Concrete Wedge Anchor Installation | HANDYBROS |
In this video, we will show you the concrete wedge anchor installation! We used Red Head Trubolt Wedge Anchor which is for heavy-duty concrete and masonry use. In this video, we will explain the whole process of installing the anchor along with providing tips and tricks!!
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I'm sure there are folks who think you did some overkill with your explanations, but those of us who don't do this much (and are new to it) appreciate the thoroughness and specificity provided. Excellent job!
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I agree!!
6:03 Before to start to hammer the bolt, the nut must be placed to prevent from not being able to screw it onto the bolt due to damage on the threads.
Its easy to overlook, but one stray strike with the hammer and the thread is toast. Always run a nut onto the threads as a protector and it gives you a larger strike face too.
great tip... #pause
just a knob head
@illwill718 I usually double, sometimes triple stack nuts onto the threads. Now you have a larger strike face, and more rigidity added to the anchor, it won't bend as easy.
@@that1electricianHood idea using several nuts vs just one.
That is the most thorough dust cleaning ever!
Thank you for the video. I want to build a patio arbor and I had no idea how to install anchor's in pre-existing concrete. You schooled me up!
Glad I could help!
Wow you make this seem so easy. I thought this was going to be super hard. Thanks for the video.
I am gald this was helpful!
Thanks man I’m an apprentice In my job n never had to do this very helpful!
Excellent detailed example. Keep em coming.
Thanks for the video. Overall, it was great for beginners like me looking for simple solutions and not wanting to hire anybody for a simple job.
Very well done, sir. Just the kind of detail and explanation a beginner needs.
Thanks. check other video on our channel as well.
This is an excellent video showing the process for installing these anchors! Very well done, thank you! Subscribed.
Thanks Doug. Do check our other videos if you get a chance.
Thanks for taking the time to post this! Been wanting to use this style anchor, this really helps
Glad this was helpful.
I have a parking post to install with supplied wedge anchors but no instructions at all. I had no idea how to use these and post fitting videos have various methods and bolts with sleeves and plugs. This is the first video I've found which gives thorough knowledge on how to use the bolts and how they work. Thank you, saved me hours of bodging and botching usually resulting in disaster.
Thanks so much for your feedback. Do check our other video for more useful content.
This was very helpful. Wish I would've seen it before drilling 4 unnecessary holes into my garage wall...lol
Does this work with a 2x4 for a wall? I got the 5 1/2 length x 1/2.
Thank you so much for making this video! 💗
Thanks!
Great video, very helpful, Thank you for making it sir!
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Helpful. Thank you
Nice video. You got the idea across well for me.
Thank you so much for the valuable feedback. Hope you'll enjoy our other videos as well.
Hi, i was trying to mount brackets for Ac condenser using 1/2" wedge anchor. I drilled holes using 1/2"drill bit. But the bolt and the threaded shaft kept on turning as i was trying to tighten. So loose i can pull the and out with plier. What did i do wrong? Thanks
Tip : if you put your nut on before hammering the anchor in, you won't run into the problem of damaging the thread and not being able to put the nut on.
Nice video!
Hammer it in with the nut on to avoid damaged threads. Hammer the nut not the bolt. Great video!
Good tip!
I did that and messed up the thread now the bolt won’t go through and whole piece is just sliding
Great video
Will this work on wood 2x10?
Very informative.
Thank you for making this video. I just bought a hammer drill to use to install an AC Guard Protector and drill it into concrete so was searching for the right video on how to drill into concrete and came across your video and it really help to what I'm looking to do. Thank you again!
Thanks for the feedback. I am glad that the video was of help.
That is a drill hammer lol
Thank you for showing us I know how to do it now 😅❤
Glad we could help!
Good job I appreciate it
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I bought a pre cut shed from lowes and plan on putting it on an existing concrete slab so these wedge anchors should do the trick or longer ones?
That's correct. You may to pick the size ensuring you achieve about 2.5 inch of bolt embedment.
Never heard it called a Drill Machine but great video guys 👍🏼
Thanks 👍
Can you do this into an unreinforced 4” concrete slab?
Thank you. Very good information
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent description, thank you! The step by step instructions were very clear.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video and information
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Have fun destroying the threads and rendering the anchor useless. Attach the nut to the top of the bolt before hammering to protect the threads, will save you a lot of time and headache
Thanks for the valuable feedback. I concur that having the nut on top of the bolt will surely protect the bolt thread from the hammer miss hits.
or just learn to hammer😎
That happened to me. Thanks for the tip
Just did this, now I know better. Is the only resolution to use a die set?
@Jared K - I disagree if you hammer 🔨 the top without the but it is safer than hammering with the nut on. Hammering with the nut on puts stress on the attached thread rows as you strike the hammer. Doing it your way is DUMB
I want to install the pullup and dips bar that's out there into my wall in my apartment . Would you say this is strong enough to hold me up I'm about 170lbs? Thanks
Firstly, This is for concrete or masonry application. I don't think this would work for the application that you are seeking even if you are anchoring it to concrete.
Great 👍🏿!!
Thanks!
Good info, however one does not want to damage the threads while hammering into concrete. Ensue you have the nut flush with the threads prior to hammering into the concrete.
thanks bros!
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I have those gloves... they are amazing!
indeed. I'll add a link in the video description as well to help others :)
If you don't know how to use a drill or a vacuum cleaner, then this video is just right for you.
at least you learned something out of this :)
Thank you
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Nice! What if this attachment hast to be placed in a wall, and you dont know where the concrete is and where the blocks?
if you have a solid block, you should be able to use the wedge anchors for them as well. However, I have another video for attaching a wood to the masonry wall using Tapcon concrete/ masonry screw. Do check that video as well!
thank you so much
You're welcome!
how do you remove anchors??? and how to reuse them?? thank you
What do you do to keep water from getting into the hole and freezing and cracking the concrete?
If pounding on the anchor with a hammer doesn't bust the concrete then I doubt ice would. I'm not a carpenter that's just my guesd.
What size would you use to attached a 2x6 ledger board
at least 3/8 inch diameter with length about 4-5 inch
I wish I saw this video sooner. This explains exactly what I didn't understand before regarding what drill bit size and how deep to drill. I didn't know these things and I ended up drilling a 1/2" whole for a sleeve that is way too small for it. The sleeve simply slides out and now I don't know what to do 😭
glad this was helpful
upsize to half inch anchor if possible
In manual book don’t let to use impact tool ?
yes, avoid using impact driver to mistakenly over tighten the nut and damage the wedge end.
Anchor will make us bank!!!
which one? :)
Good for rock climbing anchors?
Check the technical specifications form the manufacturer here: www.itwredhead.com/portals/0/fmproductcatalog/documents/products/39/trubolttechnicaldata.pdf I would assume, if installed right, they should work for the rock climbing anchors.
Very nice, but make sure you run a nut over the threads before you hammer it in so you don't damage them.
This is a great tip! I learned this the hard way.
Does the post move? It looks like it was moving after
Due to the level arm created by the post, the base plate was slightly bending when the force was applied. However, the post was part of the patio roof that had other connections to the beams and cross bracing to provide stability.
Using power tools to tighten a nut that requires a specific torque. No wonder your post is wobbling.
Thank you so much for the valuable feedback. I totally agree with the fact that power tools should be avoided where a specific torque is needed. The torque required was high and we set the impact driver to low setting before driving. Thanks
1/2 x 3 3/4 requires 55ft/lbs of torque. That's not low torque. Even on low setting, you could've easily overtightened that nut 20-30 ft/lbs
That's a great feedback. I'll definitely be cautious on the torque next time.
why is it still wobbly after you completed the install?
Can you remove those bolts after? Or they stuck forever?
those bolts are pretty much stuck forever. either you can fight them to take out or cut them.
@@HandyBros ye but you can push them inside hole and cement on top ?
the hole is typically drilled 1/4 in more than the embedment. so if you plan to push them bolt down in future, then consider drilling the longer hole when installing to you could push them in later.
@@HandyBros yep thx
To add. Be aware hitting soft metal too hard will expand the bolt and not possible to get nut on. If you drill a hole the bolt may only go in the hole part of the way.. tempting you to hit harder.. 🤔
great advice! Have the nut attached to the bolt before hammering.
If you screw a barrel nut on the end you can use the hammer drill to drive the anchor down with less damage. Also it wouldn't hurt to use thread lubricant and depending if it's outside I would consider using stainless steel so it won't get rusty over time
Thanks for your suggestion! They anchor bolts a re rated for outdoor use.
What bit do you use on the hammer drill to drive the anchor down?
Good video. Thank You! For my part I would advise the viewer to don safety goggles before drilling.
Good tip!
Put the nut on the threads before hammering the stud, saves the threads
I'm using 1/2 so use 1/2 drill bit right
typically that is the case. But do check with the instructions that come with the anchors you get just to confirm.
Did you end up using 1/2 drill bit? About to drill some today gonna be windy af tomorrow
When hammering a wedge anchor put the bolt on it and hammer against the face of the bolt so you don't destroy the thread on accident.
thank you for the feedback. I totally agree!
i think he went a wheeeee to deep hitting the screw in, but good informative video.
Thank you!!
I drilled 10 or so holes for anchors in the time it took you to drill one.
Great job. Share with us what drill did you use? Was that a rotary hammer drill?
8 minute video for a 45 second job. I don't think I will call you anytime soon to do a deck job at my home.
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At the end it looked like it wobbles
Thanks for your feedback. This may just be an illusion. The bolt held firmly and we atrached the post base plate for a patio roof column with no issues.
@@HandyBros haha an illusion. It fucking wobbled dude. Likely cause is using your driver to tighten rather than a torque wrench. On the package you showed it specified 55 ft lbs, drivers are great for driving screws but not so great at getting that specific torque.
@@MrEinniv Ive installed various versions of these, the one in the video is 16 gauge garbage, and did wobble. I went with the stronger 12gauge with 4x4 post and was able to lean on it 180 lbs, with minimal wobbling and movement
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Just a lil advice , never hit the bolt directly with the hammer , it's gonna damage the thread and the nut won't go through, always use a piece of wood over the bolt and then hammer it,.that'll save you time.
Good tip!
Fun fact did anyone see the little bug crawling around😂
Good video but you did not drill a recess hole for the nut and bolt in the post!
Good observation. There was no need for a recess hole for the nut and bolt in the post. The post base came with a plate that goes on top of the nut and bolt thus elevating the post by about an inch.
Put the nut over that bolt as you are hammering it down into the concrete so you don't damage the threads.
it always better to put the nut over bolt before hammering.
NEVER USE A METAL HAMMER TO HIT A THREADED BOLT!!
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The length is pronounced, “three and three quarters inches.”
noted :)
Warning****** Never hammer down like that, it can strip the threads*****
The best would be have the nut on the tip of the bolt before hammering.
thats literally a hammer drill
That is a multipurpose drill with the capability of hammer drill as well. One of my favorite Dewalt tool.. The link to the drill is in the description.
Your screwing that into a paver?
its a concrete slab.
Oh! Please put a nut on those threads before hammering or us a brass hammer. Otherwise you may mushroom the bolt.
I do agree with you. One should always put the nut on threads before hammering.
Never tap or hit the bold and nut together They strip. It happened to me twice For paying attention to the stupid comments.
Did you drill the right size hole? coz the bolt should slide in with a few gentle taps. The nut will help to protect the bolt from any miss hits.
WHAT IS MATERIAL USED, PLZ SHARE THE MATERIAL GRADE WITH FULL DETAILS. I AM WAITING for YOUR REPLY. IN ADDITION PLZ SHARE THE MATERIAL CODE FOR CARBON STEEL AND STAINLESS STEEL,
The link to the material including the wedge anchors are provided in the description. You should be able to get the details from the product page or manufacturer's webpage.
Seriously bro just look it up lol
0:45
Can you please elaborate? Thanks
@@HandyBros what's kind of elaborate you want?
you must be a bangladeshi i know that
this is so wrong. U cant hammer the stud in like that. At least put the nut on first so you dont fuck up the threads
Always put a nut on FIRST before you hammer away. This was not smart
That will definitely protect the bolt form miss hits. Thank you for the feedback.
Can you explain why? serious question.
Too much talking😂😂😂
Thank you for your feedback. The talking is intended for all viewers to understand the process as well :)
Thank you