How To Install T-Nuts On A Home Rock Climbing Wall; T-Nut Spacing, T-Nut Pattern, T-Nut Type

[@theopinson3851]

Thanks, this was super helpful! I was nervous to go random but the perimeter approach around the studs totally makes sense.

[@seabees33]

Best video I have found yet, thank you.

[@SwinginJohnson74]

Great Job!! Thanks for taking the time out for noobs like myself. Making an outdoor setup for the kids and this answered several questions

[@ricotrout13]

I dig the random layout. I was thinking about doing a very tight grid, but I dig what you have done.

[@jacobpoole2538]

Make a video showing how the wall is framed and secured to the building

[@mattskogen6533]

Please do

[@RyKnowsBricks]

Great video thank you help me a lot I was worried about blowout from the drill

[@anthonytrang8949]

May you make a video of how you did the walls that are different angles?

[@DaveSchwabIsHere]

These are great tips... qq - did you nail or screw in your joist hangers?

[@kirkearl]

There are very few nails used in the construction of my wall. Lot's of normal gold construction screws, and RSS (Rugged Structural Screws) in places that have a lot of load.

[@brober7]

Hey Kirk, Where did you buy your climbing holds? I see a lot of very cool / unique holds that I’d love to put on my wall but I don’t know where I could buy them.. any help much appreciated!

[@madskristensen4122]

Looks awesome man, nice job

[@007craft]

What grit sanding pad did you use? the plywood I bought is unsanded on both sides and I need to make it smoother.

[@kirkearl]

Can't go wrong with 200. Sorry for the way-late response.

[@xaelee]

Great video! I have a couple questions. When picking plywood, is the quality mainly for the integrity of the wall or for the look? How thick (or thin) should the plywood i pick be and is that for the t-nuts or strength? Thanks!

[@kirkearl]

Andy Lee Plywood quality generally refers to how nice and how thick the top layer of the plywood is. This is really just for aesthetics. Cheap stuff often has a paper thin layer of good looking veneer wood on the top. I'd just get what you can afford. Once it is covered with holds looks doesn't matter much. Get plywood that is 3/4 of an inch thick for structural reasons and so it is thick enough for the t-nut neck to work properly.

[@xaelee]

Thank you so much for the advice! and wow was that quick.

[@xaelee]

Actually a follow up on the plywood question. So if its a very thin veneer, that probably means the look wont last as long?

[@kirkearl]

Andy Lee yeah. The cheap stuff has nice look that won't stay looking nice as long. Some of my wall had thin veneer and it peels off easy. Not a big deal though. The wood is still strong and looks fine under the top layer.

[@xaelee]

Wicked. Ton of info in that response for me! Very much appreciated.

[@hardeepandfast]

Im looking at building a small vertical wall in my basement. Right now the wall has drywall on it. Do you recommend removing the drywall before putting the plywood sheets up?

[@kirkearl]

I probably wouldn't, but you'll want to first screw some 2x4s very securely to your existing wall, through the drywall and deep into the studs in the wall. Once you have that structure you can attach your plywood to those exposed 2x4s. Where it is vertical and not an overhang you have a lot less force to worry about.

[@hardeepandfast]

Great, thanks!

[@partyweave]

The bolt on holds im buying dont come with hardware. what size bolts do i need and wheres the best place to get them?

[@DavidPopdan]

+blakeweaver10 The screws are 3/8" - 16 socket cap. 2" seems to be the most common size. Larger holds may require longer screws. Fastenal is a good place to get them.

[@mauriciopinto9661]

I wish plywood was as cheap today as it was when you made this video! Nicely done - thanks for sharing. What a sweet setup. What thickness of plywood are you using? 3/4?

[@kirkearl]

Yeah, it was 3/4. Thanks!

[@ETCHDCLIMBING]

Really useful thanks!!

[@scottystg]

Are these new sheets a hardwood plywood?

[@kirkearl]

I don't quite remember the exact grade of plywood, but they were about $30/sheet at HomeDepot. I think that they are pine throughout. If there was a hardwood layer I bet they would have been much more expensive.

[@climberdad]

3/4” CDX is the “budget” plywood that works well. 3/4” Baltic birch is the best but will cost at least double unless you can find a sweet deal.

[@ivywang9321]

Hi, Kirk. If you need import T-nuts used for climbing wall. Let me know freely. Thank you.

[@kirkearl]

Give me an email address and I have some questions about your t-nuts.

[@Bilbobobpie]

Video actually starts around 10 minutes for anyone who came here looking for a video on how to install T-Nuts...

[@kirkearl]

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