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Review on National Hardware N260-143: Heavy Duty Picture Hanger French ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Cleat Bracket, 12 inch Aluminum - Holds 100lbs, Bubble Level Included by Kim Sanchez

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The spike hardware seems good but I'm not sure I would trust the screws that come with it

I like this spike hanging hardware a lot more than the stock photo/pic /mirror hardware. It's very easy to hang everything straight if you know at least a little about home projects. The only reason I removed the sprocket is for the included brackets. These contained screws with a much larger thread pitch than usual and are meant to be general purpose screws for drywall, concrete and everything in between. They seem to be able to hold in concrete and wood but I don't think they will hold securely in drywall, especially when a 100 pound weight rating is attached to the mounts. When installing into drywall, I would use a good quality latch or other high strength anchor that you are comfortable with. The hoop is 12 inches wide, allowing you to install an anchor in the post in most cases. For concrete I would use a TapCon or other concrete bit. These included screws appear to be a jack of all trades and unrivaled fasteners. I'd swap them out for more specific hardware if you get close to the 100lb spike limit. Of course, but the item you hang must be at least 0.5cm thick. Some items (e.g. small mirrors) do not meet this requirement. I would use TapCon or some other specific bit. These supplied screws act like all-rounders and consummate fasteners. I would replace them with more specific devices as you approach the 100lb spike limit. Also note that one of the spikes must be attached to the item you are hanging. It may seem obvious, but the item you're hanging should have at least half an inch of screw-on material. Some items (e.g. smaller mirrors) do not meet this requirement. I would use TapCon or some other specific bit. These supplied screws act like all-rounders and consummate fasteners. I'd swap them out for more specific hardware if you get close to the 100lb spike limit. Also note that one of the spikes must be attached to the item that you hang up. It may seem obvious, but the item you are hanging should have at least half an inch of material to screw to. Some items (e.g. smaller mirrors) do not meet this requirement. It may seem obvious, but the item you're hanging should have at least half an inch of screw-on material. Some items (e.g. smaller mirrors) do not meet this requirement. It may seem obvious, but the item you're hanging should have at least half an inch of screw-on material. Some items (e.g. smaller mirrors) do not meet this requirement. smaller mirrors) do not meet this requirement. It may seem obvious, but the item you hang should have at least half an inch of material to screw on. Some items (e.g. smaller mirrors) do not meet this requirement. smaller mirrors) do not meet this requirement. It may seem obvious, but the item you're hanging should have at least half an inch of screw-on material. Some items (e.g. smaller mirrors) do not meet this requirement.

Pros
  • Very good price
Cons
  • Unbelievable price

Comments (3)

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March 19, 2023
Cleat hardware seems good, not sure I'd trust the included screws
March 03, 2023
Great support for a well-made frame, with useful extras
February 28, 2023
5-star picture hanging solution