Having the same issue. Tv mount is 18” across but my studs appear to be 20”. Should I get 20” 2x4’s exactly or longer? What are my options to put the holes in the 2x4 if I don’t have the .5 electric inch drive?
@@eaazzyy420 I would go slightly longer so you don’t split the ends of the 2x4. I hate to say it but you may have to use a ratchet and socket and drive the bolts by hand. It’s def doable!
Is there a thinner wood than a 2x4 that i could use so as to keep the mount more flush to the wall? I have the same issue as you my mount doesn't span the two necessary studs @ 16" Thanks.
How long were the bolts that you used to mount the 2x4 to the studs? In mounting a 75” and i want to be prepared if they studs dont match the position of the wallmount
And did the tv hold up pretty good? I was told not to go as deep as the 2x4 ...witch is 1 1/2 .... im having to do the same thing because my studs are 24 inches apart
Thinking about doing mine same way before watching your video
It is termed countersinking the bolt heads.
Having the same issue. Tv mount is 18” across but my studs appear to be 20”. Should I get 20” 2x4’s exactly or longer? What are my options to put the holes in the 2x4 if I don’t have the .5 electric inch drive?
@@eaazzyy420 I would go slightly longer so you don’t split the ends of the 2x4. I hate to say it but you may have to use a ratchet and socket and drive the bolts by hand. It’s def doable!
@@dondoes4303 10-4. Appreciate it!!!
1st..thank you for this! 2nd... if it's off center you don't need a 2x4 to go to all 3 studs? Only 2?
Don’t need more than 2 studs
It looks slightly higher on left side unless it's the fireplace slightly off.
lol it’s on a tilt mount that allows you to pull out and turn left and right
Is there a thinner wood than a 2x4 that i could use so as to keep the mount more flush to the wall? I have the same issue as you my mount doesn't span the two necessary studs @ 16" Thanks.
You can probably use a 1x4 but the 2x4 gives it strength and stability.
@@dondoes4303 thanks, I'll visit my local HD and look at the 1x4 lumber pieces and see if it looks or seems sturdy enough.
What size and tyoe of screws to go thru 2x4 to studs? No anchor screws?
They came with the mount probably 1/4 inch and 2 inches long
exactly what i was looking for. So you used the bolts that came with the mount on the 2x4s to studs and then got shorter bolts for the mount to 2x4s?
Exactly!
I did set the bolt heads in below the surface of the 2x4 don’t forget that!
How much weight could this hold?
@@mateotrujillo7909 I would say easily 80-100 pounds. It’s 2x4 bolted to studs
@@dondoes4303 would it hold more weight if the 2x4 was longer and in 4 different studs?
@@mateotrujillo7909 I think that’s a safe assumption.
Hi! Would this work with a closet system or is a closet system too heavy?
@@emmakantola1354 im not sure what you mean?
How long were the bolts that you used to mount the 2x4 to the studs? In mounting a 75” and i want to be prepared if they studs dont match the position of the wallmount
2”
You sound like Tom Hanks
I guess I’ll take that as a compliment?
I would have bought new lag screes an inch longer than the ones included in the box. Also, wear your mike on your shirt.
No need for longer bolts, and I don’t use an external mic.
How long were the lag screws that u used to mount the mount to the 2x4?
They were the mounting bolts that came with the TV mount. If I remember they were about 1 and 1/2”
And did the tv hold up pretty good? I was told not to go as deep as the 2x4 ...witch is 1 1/2 .... im having to do the same thing because my studs are 24 inches apart
@@christopher87105 yea it’s rock solid! I’m watching it now!
You over tightened all them bolts
Please explain. The frame is still up over a year later. No wood split, you can’t see it and it works perfectly.
It looks like it would have lined up
I’m not sure I understand? The holes for the TV mount would not line up with the studs to center the TV over the fireplace.
I thought so too but looking a little harder, it's a few inches off. Just enough to justify using the 2×4s.