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Review on πŸ’ͺ FastenMaster FMHLGM278 12 Heavy Duty Flathead Fastener: Superior Performance for Secure and Rapid Fastening by Erik Barela

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I used this to install a TV wall mount

I used this to install a TV wall mount, specifically the Mounting Dream MD2413-MX. A few months ago I read that newer skinny screws are replacing the large anchor bolts, so I didn't want to use the anchor bolts that came with the mount. Instead, I ordered FastenMaster FMHLGM278-12 HeadLOK 2 7/8" Structural Bolts. They fitted perfectly - the shank was almost the same size as the pull bolts that came with it, the head was a bit wider and the length was a bit longer. .Because the head was a bit wider as he went into the bottom hole he barely caught the tip of one of the lever bolts.I know I was picky and these bolts aren't cheap but I'm way more confident they hold up better than the tie bolts and fewer are great to split a 2x4 if they're slightly off-center.Since the TV wasn't too heavy and I used those structural screws, I just attached the top and bottom holes and skipped the center hole.

Pros
  • Wood Screws
Cons
  • Obsolete model