OK, so I measured 16" from the corner and thought the drill was biting into the stud. Apparently, it's just thick drywall. On the second attempt, I used a stud finder and that puppy is really anchored now.
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| The newly secured shelf |
Friday, November 23, 2012
Mystery Solved
I figured out what happened with the shelf. Apparently, someone had come along after I mounted it and move all the studs left 1-1/2"! Can you believe it?
OK, so I measured 16" from the corner and thought the drill was biting into the stud. Apparently, it's just thick drywall. On the second attempt, I used a stud finder and that puppy is really anchored now.
I was able to remount the shelf Tuesday evening and even get the light fixtures in and wired, just in time to clean out the room Wednesday evening for the Thanksgiving party we were hosting. Next, I hope to get the sky fascia up while Joey is home from UC this weekend.
OK, so I measured 16" from the corner and thought the drill was biting into the stud. Apparently, it's just thick drywall. On the second attempt, I used a stud finder and that puppy is really anchored now.
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