How do you anchor lag bolts in drywall?

How to Use a Drywall Anchor

  1. Place the anchor in the pilot hole and tap it into the wall until the anchor is completely inserted. …
  2. You’ll have to drill a larger pilot hole for toggle bolts and steel hollow wall anchors.
  3. Once the anchor is inserted, use a screwdriver to drive the screw securely into the anchor.


What is the difference between a lag bolt and a carriage bolt?






Quote from Youtube video: The main differences between carriage bolts and lag bolts are in their form carriage bolts have a domed head and flat edge at the bottom of the threaded portion which is cylindrical throughout.

Should you use washers with lag screws?

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Quote from Youtube video: The metal used to manufacture lag screws can sink into the softer surface of the wood on tightening a washer helps to prevent this from happening.

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