HOW TO SET A CONCRETE ANCHOR

Learn how to set a concrete anchor. Learn how to use a rotary hammer drill.
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[@DexKnowz]

Thank you for getting straight to the point and not wasting time telling us where metals come from!

[@Caliber8Tools]

Lol.. Glad it helped.

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or if it's a Full Moon. 😂

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Or what your favorite toolbox is

[@Ffsdevgj]

Yeah, and not telling us why the heck the economy is so messed up, and who built that walll and where did you get that tool and bla bla bla.

[@Pete-s6w]

Thank you for explaining there’s a difference between sleeve anchors and concrete anchors. I had no idea.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@juliecotton7806]

This is exactly the shop class I needed today. Installing handrail on porch steps - but first, anchors.

[@Caliber8Tools]

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[@kylesharp1633]

Thanks for the clear information and demonstration

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[@paulluongo2756]

Definitely a good tutorial.... I did learn a lot ... Thank You....

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You’re welcome. Glad it helped.

[@StuartSanborn]

I always learn something when i watch your channel.

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[@TommyDavisJournal]

Thank you! Super helpful. Great pacing

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[@ashmoise3175]

Very informative. Thank you! 😊

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[@buddhalovechild]

Well done.Thank you.

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Glad it helped.

[@SeanFitz-vo4fm]

I have both wedge anchors and sleeve anchors. The sleeve anchors box states they they are "for Brick, Block and Concrete applications" Also, according to the documents on the wedge anchors and comparable size sleeve anchors, the sleeve anchors are rated at about 3-4 times the strength for both the pullout and the shear ratings, as compared to the wedge anchors. This information contradicts that contained in your video. For reference, the 'wedge' anchor I have is 'Cobra' Brand Parawedge and the sleeve anchor is 'Red Head' Brand. Both are 3/8 inch diameter, sold at Home Depot. Having said that, I still think I prefer the wedge for my concrete application, but more reading up on these may be in order.

[@swimmerstevieg]

@@SeanFitz-vo4fm Thank you! I was ready to take my just purchased sleeve anchors (going into a sidewalk) back to store and get wedge anchors yaay don’t have to!

[@SeanFitz-vo4fm]

@@swimmerstevieg Thank you. So since posting, I came across some additional information regarding the sleeve anchors. I believe it was from the sleeve anchor company web site but I'm not certain. Anyway, this new information seemed to indicate that the sleeve anchors were for 'porous' concrete, even though the box simply says 'concrete'. My project involved repairing a concrete pool, and I actually used one of the sleeve type (grabbed the wrong box and wasn't thinking) and the rest I used the wedge type. They both worked fine, but for the pool concrete, I did prefer the wedge type a little more, but honestly, I think either will work fine. Btw, after drilling the hole, I blew out the dust with canned air and injected some hi-strength Gorilla adhesive, just to add to the overall 'grip' of the assembly.

[@swimmerstevieg]

@@SeanFitz-vo4fmThank you for that additional info.

[@UlisesJuarez-n6w]

Thank you

[@Caliber8Tools]

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[@renostubbs8504]

Good stuff my brother

[@Caliber8Tools]

Thanks. Glad it helped.

[@jackiecabrera6548]

Nice info!! Thank you :)

[@Caliber8Tools]

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[@brittislove]

Me deciding which video to choose: "Hmm I dunno, this one is the most recent, but it doesn't have 400,000 views like the other" *clicks video* Caliber8 Tools: "Alright watch out for these two similar yet different types of anchors" Me: "Oh hell yeah I clicked the right video!" I'm going to use concrete anchors to secure a car port in my driveway, so your video was very helpful, especially when you made me realize that my concrete slab might be shallow and what to do if I hit dirt. Thank you!

[@Caliber8Tools]

Anytime. Glad it helped.

[@delayedsantana]

@@brittislove hey bro love to hear you doing your carport. I’m trying to do mine for the first time. And I’m wondering what size tubing and thickness you ended up going with. And how did you get your square metal piece or did you just get a metal sheet from the steel supply. Love to hear back I’m excited to do this.

[@teresastrach5927]

Thanks I learnt alot.

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Great. Glad it helped.

[@EastBayCA]

Sometimes with Wedge Anchors, I have the problem where the anchors keeps spinning and does’t tighten. How do I avoid that. I clean the holes every time. I can’t figure out why it’s hit or miss.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Could be due to over tightening or using the wrong size bit to drill the hole.

[@rockrep]

Thanks!

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@rockrep]

@ I bought some Vevor curb ramps. They came with sleeve anchors (and zero info for how to install them), which seems weird since it needs to be installed into concrete. Hopefully they work though. Your video was very clear. Great info, super helpful.

[@bililancun8867]

Hi, I have two Fischer FBN II 10/20 R anchor bolts, and I was wondering what size drill bit I should use for installation. Should the drill tip be the same size as the anchor bolt (10mm), or slightly smaller? Thanks

[@Caliber8Tools]

Yes, it should be the same size s the anchor bolt.

[@jamesa6272]

I was practicing with a solid piece of block and installing the non sleeved anchor you mention. I found that it was spinning in the block and not grabbing when I went to tighten the nut for expansion. Even using the specified drill bit size. Have you run into this happening?

[@Caliber8Tools]

Yes it happens. If the hole size is correct it could be that it was over torqued. Insert a filler in the hole first, like zip ties. Then insert anchor and tighten. The zip tie should help the anchor grab. Don’t over torque it though, the you will have the same problem.

[@JT76]

I'm getting ready to install a rack to hold a 180 lb punching bag and the base of it bolts into the concrete similar to the plate you installed. The company sent some 3/8" x 3" Tapcons as part of the install kit (the base takes 6 bolts). Do you think those are strong enough to hold it or would these wedge anchors be better?

[@Caliber8Tools]

Nothing wrong with reinforcing with wedge anchors.

[@jdgolf499]

Isn't there minimum distances that wedge anchors must be from a concrete edge, which would restrict the use for exterior walls?

[@Caliber8Tools]

Anchors can’t be closer than 1 7/8” from an unsupported edge or 5 anchor diameters.

[@KennTodd117]

So do you prefer these or “tapcons” thanks - novice here. Great video

[@Caliber8Tools]

Tapcons are like the all in one anchor. That’s what I appreciate. Thanks. Glad it helped.

[@Keeter94]

Pretty slick. 🎉

[@rezzle2457]

Is it okay to hammer the anchors without having to use a nut? If you are using a nut to hammer the anchors, doesn’t it hurt the threads?

[@Caliber8Tools]

You’re not using the nut to hammer the anchors. You hit the anchor tip itself and use the nut to fasten whatever you’re installing down.

[@victorpaz7430]

You need to mark your drill bit for the depth

[@Caliber8Tools]

Good tip thanks.

[@michaelseger903]

I am needing to pore a 4'x4' 6" tall on top of my cement basement floor (I do not want to find out how thin or thick our basement floor is) so I can put my new drill press onto. I do not want to have to drill the cement slab in order to secure the base of drill press to. I fear that I would crack the new slab. So my question is what type of hardware can I put in the concrete as I am poring it so I can bolt the base to the raised concrete slab? Also would it be advised to glue the slab I am poring once it has dried and cured to my basement floor with cement glue?

[@Caliber8Tools]

Concrete anchor bolts can be sunk in wet concrete immediately after it is poured. How much you leave sticking out is up to you. You can starighten it or plumb it as the concrete hardens. You should add a bonding adhesive to the mix before you pour so it sticks to the base slab.

[@michaelseger903]

@@Caliber8Tools Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

[@KennTodd117]

Hey so I can only use a concrete anchor in actually concrete, and the sleeve anchor is for brick and mortar. So I shouldn’t use the concrete anchor on brick right?

[@Caliber8Tools]

Correct.

[@brandonbaron3750]

With the sleeave anchor, how do i know which size bit to use ?

[@Caliber8Tools]

The bit should be the same diameter as the anchor.

[@MIstastacks24]

Great channel

[@Caliber8Tools]

Thank you.

[@evhfan5150]

and also you cant hit the nut as it can ruin the threads so make sure the nut is clear when you are hammering

[@Caliber8Tools]

Thanks for that tip. Appreciate you.

[@s1rm0rr1lswdsx3]

I thought he had the nut there to protect the anchor threads 😮

[@garysgarage.2841]

Did I miss the part where he showed how to set the anchor.

[@nickg9170]

Wayne Brady is a handy guy.

[@Caliber8Tools]

You got it.