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January 10th, 2003
Sleepless in Kemptville writes:
Hi guys,
I'm in the process of finishing my basement and I would like to add a dividing wall to create a storage space. I'm planning on using a 24"oc 2x4 frame with 1/2 drywall. Then finish the wall with the same wood pannelling that I have in the rest of the basement.
The question that I have is I'm not sure on whether I should use 1 3/4" lag bolts to secure the wall or just the 3" clamps. The bolts will hold the wall better but the clamps allow for easier removal of the wall. Will the clamps hold up?
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Hi guys, Bob Vila here - I'd like to field this one if I could. You say that this dividing wall is going to be used to create storage space, so the question becomes: What kind of load will the wall be supporting? If you plan on mounting a multi-layered semi-permanent shelving system to the wall, then I would strongly suggest you use 2 1/4 " lag bolts. The 1 3/4" bolts might do the job, but you might run the risk of overloading the shelf some point down the road. If the wall is going to be free of shelving, you can go ahead and use the 3" clamps. Tune into This Old House on Saturday to watch us convert a 68 year old cheese factory into three spacious lofts. Cheers, Bob |
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 Trevor |
While normally I would make some jokes here, this is indeed a serious subject. We've been sent a lot of home improvement questions overthe years, and here's the reason we never answer any of them:
Last time you discussed a project with someone, we bet it wasn't long before you said, "Wait. Got a pen? Let me draw what I mean." It's really hard to give advice about a project you can't see. All it would take is the slightest miscommunication on your part or the tiniest misunderstanding on our part about the scope of the project, and we'd be unintentionally giving you advice that won't really help your situation. You'd be mad at us, our lawyers would be mad at us… The reason I decided not to joke about this one is because I think it's a legitimate question. The reason I think it's legit is that when you sent in your advice you spelled Kemptville wrong (I edited it), which means you must be from Kemptville. Anyone from outside Kemptville would have spelled it correctly, as they most likely finished grade 4. Good work on sending us an email though, I am amazed you figured that out. |
 Steve |
Awaiting wisdom... |
 Paul |
I remember it all started when I was just a child. I guess I just had a natural affinaty for the water. I would swim all day only to get out to have a couple hot dogs. After I had waited the necessary 30 minutes after eating I would be back in the pool. Some days I would have friends over to join in the aquatic fun but other days I spent hours by myself becoming a clorinated little Jaques Cousteau. Intertubes became my ships and dropped pennies became my lost treasure. That summer flew by that year and all winter I dreamed of the new adventures that I would have in my own back yard ocean. Sadly I knew in my heart that this might have been the last summer of bliss. For I had just turned 21 and I knew that I would have to go back to school and accept a more scholarly role.
In conclusion: Use the clamps. |
 Chris |
Sono nel timore completo di questa domanda.
Quanto al mio consiglio, sono cosí completamente l'underqualified rispondere questa domanda, lo trovo appropria per l'informare che lavoro tuttavia su montare la stazione di spazio di TECHINCS DI LEGO che ho ricevuto su dal compleanno 11th. Non l'italiano di essere, alcune persone potrebbero schernire alla nozione di una persona con le cravatte allo stivale per sapere niente del miglioramento di casa/il muro a secco/ed o la costruzione. All haters, dire questo.. SOLTANTO DIO ME PUÒ GIUDICARE A brief english translation: I am Italian. I know nothing about drywall/construction/home improvement, and for such blasphemy, I was ejected from Italy like George Wendt in the Michael Jackson video for "Black or White", flying over the moon, only to end up behind the skins for The Setbacks. I am still working on the LEGO TECHNICS space station set I received for my 11th birthday. To all the haters, I say this... ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME... -christofero luigi saracino |
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