These dowels are good compared to plastic dowels but rubbish compared to other metal dowels. The metal tip broke off in the wall of the first one I used, causing the now-broken anchor to enter the wall at the wrong angle. Do yourself a favor and visit the Home Depot website and look for one of the following numbers: Model # 25316; Internet no. 100391938; Shop ID 612712. The anchors on the HD site are the same "style" but instead of that darn flat point on the front breaking, it's just a continuation of the spiral on the back and won't break. (The HD site is also good if you're looking for something online.)