The Easiest and Fastest Way to Hang Heavy Things

[@braceyoself_]

I love these claws. It has helped me get over my aversion to hanging things throughout my rental. I have used them solo and in pairs to hang a coffee mug rack, small shelves, collectible toys, and plenty of picture frames. They take the stress out of it all! I would also note that even though they can be a bit of an expense, I've been able to reuse the original set I purchased 3 years ago. They are sturdy and have not let me down once, so I haven't had a need to throw any away. They're worth the price, in my opinion. Thanks for demonstrating their capacity. I wouldn't have dared do it myself, but seeing that water jug and seat suspended like that was so impressive and reassuring. 👏

[@Baibakov88]

What shelves are compatible with these? Thank you in advance.

[@optobeagle]

@@Baibakov88following for the answer too. Also curious how to install a shelf. Floating shelves?

[@marty4182]

I have used these and they work great. A bit pricey for what they are but the convenience and minimal wall damage are worth it

[@tenvirtues]

I just installed 8 pictures using these. They are perfect. Thanks for sharing on this video as I was not aware of this product.

[@Jeremiah-TwistedTrucker]

I'd like to see if they fail after holding that weight for a week

[@PedramPourmand]

Or a few months really

[@LRN2DIY]

We ended up testing that on accident because we left all of these on that wall for over a week while we went through the video editing and approval process. I didn’t want to have to put it all back up again if I needed to get more footage. When we finally took everything down after all that time, nothing had moved even a tiny bit. I was impressed. People in the comments are saying they’ve left heavy things up for over a year but I’m still new to these so my experience is shorter.

[@durango8882]

@@LRN2DIYwow thanks 👌🏻

[@diannagibson7181]

@@LRN2DIY drywall screws and holders have always been such a pain for me, this is something I could definitely use 💯

[@xphlies58]

I'm hoping they last quite a bit longer as I'm going to use them for my 2 curtain rods as well as the mirrors I stated before. The more I looked around the room and spotted things that I've been putting off because I didn't want to drill & sink drywall screws I got all excited with the new hope of these new fangled gadgets! They might show a little but that's what duct tape's for - kidding. 🎉🎉

[@spdcrzy]

I'd argue that the strength of these depends more on the quality of your drywall than anything else. It doesn't matter how much these are rated for if the drywall itself is poor quality. And most people in apartments using these have pretty bad quality drywall.

[@DaveSimkus]

Yes exactly! Most drywall isn't going to be super strong and I wouldn't trust hanging more than 25lbs on mine.

[@Meanne77]

that's my issue with my walls :(

[@aguinchico6536]

That statement would apply to anything... you just stated the obvious.

[@winrawrisyou]

@@aguinchico6536 It's also just a ridiculous, useless thing to write without testing it. For the 15 lb one, even if 3M tested it in "good" drywall they would've put in some safety factor, rather than having a literal exact maximum of 15 lb in perfect conditions and failure at 15.1 lb.

[@EDDYWARDOftw]

I don't know about quality of drywall but I worry just about the inherent brittleness of drywall. If any part of it breaks, the stuff around it is susceptible to breaking with it. I wouldn't trust these to hold up anything valuable. Coat racks or cheap picture frames are fine, but I would not mount a tv or game console for instance.

[@xphlies58]

If only just this past week! My bathroom wall is a mess with drywall screws and my attempts! Omygosh what a mess - I have lost my once level eye. I really hate getting old, sigh. But now there's this ~ yippy ~ cuz I've got 2 mirrors & a clock to go....thank you so very much! {can't wait for the shirt to arrive} Keep cranking out these ever helpful vids. Who knows what you'll fix in my world next....

[@LRN2DIY]

So glad you found this useful! And best of luck with the mirrors and clock - I'm sure you'll enjoy using these. Thanks for getting the shirt too!

[@kevinverble6416]

These are great, quick, reusable and minimal wall damage. The only issue I have is being careful to not pull outward on the hanger. For example, take a picture that has the typical wire on the back that you need to hook onto the hanger. In trying to hook it and adjust the picture, you can pull outward accidentally and the hanger can start to pull out of the wall. So just be careful of that.

[@JCWren]

I was hoping you would overload them to the point the hook bent and/or the drywall failed. It would also be interesting to see how well they work in 3/8" drywall. It looks like the hooks are longer than that, and if you hit a stud, the hook would not be fully seated into the wall. Overall, I'm not surprised at their capability. It's very hard to tear drywall paper, and when hanging typical loads, it's almost a pure sheer force the hook has to resist. Of course, the further out from the wall the load is (like the neck of the water bottle), the more likely the hook will pop out of the wall. I have't used these yet, but I'm definitely going to next time I hang pictures on drywall.

[@MisterMcHaos]

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[@capitalv8062]

It’s a ad, not allowed to show it failing

[@philc8575]

My thoughts too!

[@garymurawski1476]

other channels do well done comparison testing without restrictions.

[@JECiappetta]

Just used the 45lb version to hang a 25 lb mirror above my fireplace (went extra out of caution). The stud was about 8 inches off center and would’ve work. Super easy to install and feels solid!

[@mariodeblasio6380]

Thanks!

[@JGtheChampion]

I found these at Lowes a few years ago and started using them to hang everything ever since. They're really sturdy & really easy. Plus the holes they leave are so tiny that you can barely see them

[@virgil3241]

Looks great, my main worry is how well they hold up over time and potentially working their way loose

[@DanKaschel]

Same. But I think that's why the claw curves down like that. It keeps it from working loose.

[@DesignedByWil]

@@DanKaschel I have some for poster on my wall they work very well

[@bennydarko]

the metal that they're made out of is really hard. i've used a few of these and every single time i picked one up I notice how hard of a metal it is made of.

[@GoodlyEarth]

Who else was cringing every time Nils hung up the heavy weights 😳? Thank you my friend for showcasing this wonderful product.

[@JayQuijada]

These are amazing, I used them to hang my 3'x4' acoustical panels (one Claw for each) in my home studio a few months ago and they're still holding up great!

[@DaveSimkus]

Foam panels? You may have been better off using velcro command strips.

[@JayQuijada]

@@DaveSimkus No, wood and rockwool.

[@ronnierobertson1412]

Was hoping to see something like this actually. Gonna use these for sure!

[@SaschaB82]

I was just thinking about using them for the same reason... these still holding on? I'm a little worried about panels falling down onto equipment etc.

[@JayQuijada]

@@SaschaB82 So far they're holding up great, I haven't had a pronlem with the Claws. Although I would highly recommend you use 2 Claws per panel, I only used one in the center and it's a pain to level them back once I accidentally move one.

[@joentexas]

Just ordered a package from Amazon for our new build that my wife has a bunch of paintings and pictures she wants me to hang. These look like they're going to save me a lotta time and trouble. Good stuff, Thanks.

[@LRN2DIY]

Nice! I hope you love them!

[@garymurawski1476]

You can count on tat! The holes will be small every time she wants the pictures just a little different. 25 seconds turns into a fun Saturday afternoon.

[@Vlican]

Seems like a great alternative option for those hanging pictures or anything that can attach to a hook, but for shelves and other objects, wall anchors are still needed.

[@dojoswitzer]

Would have been nice if you had overstressed the hangers until they failed.

[@2greenify]

Thought the same thing, but this was a sponsored product. They probsbly don't want that situation.

[@parkloqi]

I really LOVE to see simple new designs that rethink old assumptions and then win against a long lineage of slightly misdirected technological refinement. In my personal re-engineering hall of fame, this class of drywall anchor joins the nine-block four-way forklift pallet and that newfangled late-twentieth-century wheels-on-luggage concept. Questioning assumptions for the win!

[@jat5150]

Gtreat video, thanks for posting, I do have one question. What is the name of the heated and cooling seat you used for the 65lb test =)?

[@anthonyleger6436]

Good stuff. I've been using Ook hangers for what seems like ever. Not as simple since you still need (or should use) a hammer to install. They have ones that hold up to 200lbs I believe.

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

Thats crazy!

[@guardian_bob]

Can these be driven into plaster lath walls and would they hold?

[@iposttvshows]

Do you know if these can be used as easily with (lath and) plaster rather than drywall?

[@wopino]

Do these work with plaster walls?

[@juniordelgiorno5260]

I still am amazed that many people don’t know about these yet. I’ve been using them for a few years now and they’re the out perform traditional sheet rock anchors with minimal damage

[@AW-bx4kz]

What do you recommend for Plaster walls?

[@914Rocky]

I’m a fan of these. Best solution I’ve seen for easily hanging heavy objects. Even cooler is the set that comes with foam location finders. They are these little v shaped guys with double sided adhesive. The adhesive on the wall side is stronger. You stick them on the back of your object where the wire ends up when taut and then when you’ve found the spot you want to hang it, you hold the item next to the wall so that the foam Vs touch the wall. The Vs then remain in the wall and point to the spot or spots for the hangers to be pressed in. They are awesome.

[@spitrat202]

Anything out there like this for plaster walls? Or would these work?

[@SamONeil-OneWheelOneil]

What I'd love is to see a test where you put the hangers to the limit. Not just "can it hang what it says it can" but "how much can it hold before it fails, and what damage will failure cause?"

[@--Nath--]

Or, if a product says it is rated for X, you should expect it to hold X with a bit of safety margin.. Seems reasonable huh? An idea would be to test them in different types of wall (e.g. cheapest drywall/plasterboard), one that is very old or has been water damaged or something and see if they still hold. But loading up past the rated amount is kinda pointless. If you want more load: go the next size up which is rated for it.

[@Juzzi9]

​@@--Nath--no

[@ReggieVdz]

I was thinking of it, but then you're pretty much risking to ruin your walls and floor by doing that. I can understand not anybody would want to try it out

[@Elwon20]

​@@ReggieVdz just buy some plasterboard and build a mock wall to test.

[@godsinbox]

the coat hangers?

[@jennifercrocker218]

Silly question, will these work on plaster walls too?

[@MovieMakingMan]

If you put ten 60LB anchors side by side can you mount two 300LB linebackers on the wall?

[@solarmus923]

The removal damage of the drywall anchor could be less if you cut off the face of the anchor and tap it inward, but would still be similar to the screw repairwise. Seem like a nice easy to use product, especially if you like to move your wall decor around. Will definitely check them out, thanks for the video recommendation.

[@Hal_Beep-Boop]

Patching anchor damage is incredibly easy though. The hard part is texture matching.

[@JeffreyWillis800]

Amazing video, amazing product, wow. Would be neat if there was a way to use these to mount a TV.

[@DB-Barrelmaker]

Would these hold things that don't just pull down but also pull outward like a flat screen. Can you use multiple for one thing or if it pulls in any direction other than straight down do they fail?

[@sweetk5897]

So rental friendly, will they hold the wait for a ling time? How long did he peave it hanging?

[@sandordugalin8951]

It'd be a gamechanger if they came out with a line of these claws that connect nicely with a keyhole slot on the bottom of a lot of electronics devices and clocks and such. That would be EPIC.

[@bridgetmcbride6634]

Totally agree!!!!

[@psiah9889]

The thing I'd love to see these for would be for the VR lighthouses for something like the Valve index... Might be a better temporary option than like, Tripods.

[@xdragon2k]

Do they have this for curtain rods? I had to drill and deal with drywall dust. Having this type of connection for curtain rod holder will save time and effort.

[@marcuswalton2922]

I never used your hooks, but I have used one of those On Comand Hooks. Said it could hold 10 pounds. It did, but the hook was on the floor, 2 days after I instaled them! Sooooh, will your hooks hold after 2 days?

[@AlexanderDigholm]

Thank you for creating this channel. It has taught me a lot and it's just plain awesome. Warm (🥶🥶) regards from Sweden.

[@rickbird8796]

I have these and I love them... Great for external walls if you don't want to penatrate he vapor barrier... Just hard to find in my area.

[@issaciams]

Will these work to hold up speakers in a home theater room with a sub blasting? 🤔

[@luisponce1472]

What do you recommend for Tv Mounts?

[@salvadorepozzi8646]

Please tell us more about the air conditioned chair...

[@LRN2DIY]

It's a middle seat from a Tesla Model X. I found it in the local classifieds and it is actually ventilated, not air conditioned, just like any ventilated seat in a car. I bought it to turn it into a chair for my office and/or wood shop and I have a rolling base that I'll need to weld it to and then connect a battery for power. Should be pretty cool when it's done!

[@salvadorepozzi8646]

Damn, sounds intriguing@@LRN2DIY

[@harisjaved1379]

These are very good, we have a 45lbs mirror held by two 25lbs version and it has had no issues for last 3 years. I have the 65lbs version but I have not used them yet.

[@Meanne77]

What's the quality of your walls? mine are poor quality and I haven't dared hanging up mirrors

[@thazsar]

This is amazing! Looking for a way to hang shelves in a dorm where you can't nail or screw into the wall but you can use tacks. Bet this would work and easy to cover up

[@ahcrx]

Great video. To be extra safe would you also think that if i added 8 extra 3m command velcro tapes to hang up a 16kg mirror on a drywall ? Plus this 3m claw.

[@Meanne77]

I NEED THESE RIGHT NOW! My walls are made from plaster so weak I've even had anchors failing to hold my electric heater but I haven't dared hanging mirrors. I'm going to give these a try!

[@mooretuba]

Will these work with plaster and wood lath walls? If so, millions of people can use them who have older homes.

[@unclestalky]

It does say they’re only designed for drywall use

[@lo-tar1442]

I have had like 5 paintings fall off the walls because I was using the 3M sticky tape. I love building furniture and doing home repairs - my least favorite thing is hanging pictures!! haha These look like a God send - I'm going to buy 100 of them! My only thought is - will they work with all types of paintings? You may need to install a small wire on the back of the painting to make sure that it can get on the hook. Still, that's a small concern. Thanks!!

[@har8397]

Thx for the 8 min ad

[@m.m.land_YT]

Can you use 1, or 2, of these to hand a mirror?

[@ArcticGator]

My problem is i have a very heavy vintage two-tier shelf i want to hang on a wall, but the shelf is so heavy that it literally bent and twisted the sawtooth hangers that are on the back of it, what is a stronger attachment for the back of the shelf? these heavy duty picture hangers do look like they would be good at least for the wall part.

[@Tworth23]

Hey buddy, would you recommend the 3m picture hangers for bathroom mirrors?

[@mollydog444]

Are these ok to use for small shelves? If you use 2 of the 15 lbs ones would that hold a 30 lb shelf (including the weight of anything on it)? I know it sounds like a stupid question but I want to be sure because pictures are different than shelves perhaps when you are considering using something like this to attach them to the wall.

[@kathykonkle1097]

So do they work on ancient old plaster walls? Plaster over wire mesh and wood lathe.

[@unclestalky]

On the Lowe’s link, it says they’re designed only for drywall

[@jeremyn6726]

super interesting. I just wonder if eventually little cracks would form between the points and lead to a failure. I would love to convert to these for minor pictures but I think if i had something expensive and/or heavy i would chicken out.

[@bennydarko]

These are great for anything that's bigger/heavier that cant be mounted with tape. from small picture frames, to huge fancy frame Portraits. The best part is, they reusable. You can remove them and patch the little holes with barely any Spackle/mud.

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

What an amazing product cheers for sharing

[@Abb0nz1]

Interesting video Nils. Could you maybe do a fololow up and judge them after they've been hanging a while? Ok, maybe not the chair as I'm guessing you'll be wanting to use that! How much sag over time? And what about adding 10% to see what, if any, affect a little extra weight has over time? Edit... should have read the comments first (including yours!)... 🙂

[@MondoMiami]

Of course not. 3M paid him for the video. So of course he’s not going to criticize them (or actually hang something the way a normal person would. Using those little steel cables totally changes the stress points). If you hung a heavy mirror with these, guarantee they’d fail after a few weeks.

[@rosemarygregory9458]

Can I use them to hang curtain rod brackets? Assuming the weight is not exceeded of course.

[@AaronGallant]

I use these to hang acoustic panels on the wall and it works perfectly.

[@babeage]

Can you use them to hang stuff from the ceiling? Thinking of hanging a pendant light.

[@jeffwindrim975]

Would these work in a old house with plaster walls ?.

[@larryanderson8437]

What happens if you hit a stud behind where you want to use these. Does the stud cause a problem

[@maryrenaud6732]

I would love to see something similar for hanging shelves or curtain rods….it is a nightmare to deal with these in older buildings with uneven spacing of studs, hidden pipes or wires in illogical locations. In my 38 year old concrete block building, there are mostly metal studs but all of sudden one side of a window has wood framing. NUTS!

[@aceenterprise]

While I would also love to see something similar for hanging shelves or curtain rods, I don't think it's possible. These rely on almost direct downward force (similar in concept to how the 3M adhesive strips work). The problem I see with something like a shelf (and to a lesser extent a curtain rod) is the weight is being pulled not only down, but outwards as well, and the longer the distance something sticks out from the wall (in the case of a shelf for instance) the more force it's able to put on the drywall/hook (ie, leverage and fulcrum stuff).

[@waxbruh5965]

I mean he did show a hook attachment that would work well for curtain rods in the picture. Worth a shot!

[@nurulkabir2064]

Is there any way to use them on concrete wall?

[@Chasingthesun2019]

How do they work in RVs with motion on the road? Different type of wall materials?

[@waxbruh5965]

What brand is that chair? I’d love to make one an office chair myself lol. Great video by the way, you sold me on these

[@yahmanml]

Thanks for taking time out to review and compare these wall mounting options. 👊🏾✨

[@RichardJohnson-xj5pg]

will these remain secure if attached to a wall that experiences periodical vibrations from a closing door?

[@3billies]

Hi I have metal walls no studs nothing. Will this work

[@Serai3]

Yes, but how long will that stay up?

[@Binary_Omlet]

Will these hold up bookshelves? Mine tend to wobble on the carpet and need some way to keep them stable from the weight and attached to the 3/8 drywall of the wall behind them.

[@AThagoras]

Is there an easy alternative to Command hooks for masonry walls? My walls are all brick, and I hate making big holes in them.

[@robertwestfall7561]

What do they have for lath and plaster walls??

[@IcoKirov]

Seems ok for hanging things bellow them, but wouldn't it be less ideal if the weight is actually pulling forward too? Since this is a tin and slick pin, even if it is very hard it can get pulled out easily...?

[@rowebil00]

2:10 it is not recommended to put the hook over a pre-existing hole. The structural integrity of the drywall is weakened by that hole.

[@jiggy902]

what are these called were do you get them ?

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Was that 1/2” drywall minimum?

[@LRN2DIY]

That’s right. All of their weight capacities say they’re based on 1/2” drywall thickness.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

@@LRN2DIYupdate.. yesterday I bought the variable pack of these. And they were very easy to use. I used a Brad hammer for the larger claws since they were higher up the wall and you need thumb and body weight to push in. I used a Bosch green light laser level for same 5 multiple room heights. Shazam

[@LRN2DIY]

@@Dirtyharry70585 Nice! Glad you got to try it out and that it worked out as well as mine have.

[@ackthbbft]

I bought a set of these from Costco a while back, only to learn later that 3M says you can't use them on textured walls. Textured walls is all we get in this part of the country, it seems. It's just how the builders are doing the interiors.

[@DaveSimkus]

I think the reason it says not to use on textured walls is because the flat side won't sit flush with the wall so the hooks won't go in all the way. You could just use a pencil to outline the 3M hook, then sand that small area flat and then use it fine.

[@ackthbbft]

@@DaveSimkus I thought about that, and I suppose if I'm putting holes in my wall anyway, it's not too big of a deal to do that.

[@83ryangreen]

Looks like these could fill a lot of uses, I've been using "monkey hooks" for many years that are even easier to use and make less holes and can hold a lot of weight but probably not as much on the high end as these. Like the hooks though these can't help you install a towel rack or other items that are made for a screw so you still need drywall anchors sometimes, I prefer molly bolts for that.

[@TriglycerideBeware]

Sorry if you mentioned this somewhere in the video, but what were the ties/ropes you were using to attach the objects to the claws?

[@LRN2DIY]

I just purchased hanging wire from WalMart for the 15 and 25 lb tests and cable from Harbor Freight for the bigger objects. Not the most professional way to do this but it worked.

[@krispykruzer]

What model stud findinder you used ?

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

I'm watching this at 2:15 am trying not to laugh and wake everyone up. His flow was brilliant.

[@garden4561]

The claws are great, but I found I could not push them in with my thumbs. I have arthritis in the base of each, but gently tapping the fittings in worked, even if it was a bit nerve wracking.

[@elizabeth3280]

would be interested to see how these bad boys may be able to be used for floating shelf situations

[@tank2045]

Any thoughts on how these would do in an RV???

[@naseralbusairi1624]

I like the anchors. I am really interested to know what is this chair? 😅 looks gorgeous. What is this chair?

[@RobotMowerTricks]

If you have plaster, can you hammer these in?

[@NumberOfMan]

I wonder whether they would be good for drywall used in Australia (different brands?). My house is about 12 years old.

[@craigphillips3154]

I've been using these exclusively to hang stuff in my new house for the past 3 years. Never had a problem and they are much less destructive than traditional picture hangers. The only downside is that they're pricey. I wish you had shown the whole process for using the foam chevrons for getting the exact spot. That is where they really tend to shine. It is much, much easier to get pictures lined up correctly with these than with a nail.

[@crabwalk7773]

Defferent brand. ... But a few years ago, I bought the 'same' hooks/hangers under the name Ook Hook. They still are hanging. (I have no idea what size drywall I have, 1/2" or what.)

[@KimmoJaskari]

I have some of these Claws myself and they are indeed fantastic for hanging pictures and the like. But if you want to hang cabinets or very heavy TVs and such and can't for some reason just bolt into studwork (which is always preferable), a GeeFix wall anchor will hold 270 kilos in just drywall. This is because it clamps the wall with a gigantic plastic arm that goes inside the wall but is still easy to install. The Claws are fantastic for what they are suited for but they can't come close to replacing a GeeFix. We're talking up to 600 lbs / 270 kilos for *one* anchor. If anything fails at that point it's the wall itself.

[@Skyhigh91100]

I can’t even fathom how that’s possible, I’d be so scared looking at one anchor holding up a TV…

[@KimmoJaskari]

@@Skyhigh91100 Yeah I certainly wouldn't use just one Geefix for a TV, I'd use four. But the point is that one anchor is claimed to hold 270 kilos if the weight is pulling straight down the wall, so four of them would hold just about anything. The wall itself would probably fail before the anchors did, as noted. Even an enormous 98 inch TV weighs no more than 60 kilos, so four Geefixes would get the job done, even if you couldn't bolt into a wall stud (which is always the better option if it's an option).

[@patrickdickson4160]

Do they make a TV wall mount version??

[@leanneporter2661]

Would this work on shiplap?

[@Mike-hb4pc]

Never heard of them. Now that is a neat product!

[@johnwalton5576]

Those things are pretty cool! As long as they aren't ridiculously priced, then it's a no brainer.

[@user-jo5fz8iw3b]

they are cool, but . . . . . ......check out the prices for this small piece of metal - I'll wait til they start making them over-seas(China) etc . . . . . ...........

[@jong2359]

They are expensive, but not outrageous. If all you need are a few things hung, you can spend $10 on cheaper (quality) alternatives and have a crapload left over, or you can spend $15 on ~9 of these, and get the job done. Either way is correct, but I suspect the 3M product has a lot less hassle on average.

[@seetheworldfrommyharley]

​@TomMcDonaldatYahooDotCom too late they are already out there sold at ChinaMart.😂

[@danielsnell6653]

do you have any recommendations for hanging a canvas print on wall papered dry wall? Can't use the 3 velcro strips and want it to be flat against the wall so want avoid hooks.

[@Superman360]

They make decrotive tacks you can just push right through the canvas, if you don't mind putting holes in the canvas. You can use command strips, they make a velcro type, but like you said I'd be worried about the wallpaper ripping during removal

[@SteveSwags]

Thanks for the video! I just bought a couple packs of 15lb Claws for my mom's new apartment.

[@jeffmuller1489]

Just found the great gift for my wife who loves redecorating and moving pictures around so my walls look like swiss cheese. 😊 Still love my plastic "corkscrew" wall anchors for mounting things other than pictures that stand off the wall like TV mounts, though.

[@Amanda---]

lololol

[@swkynard]

you have a link to the 65# heated and cooled chair?

[@stanislawhein8688]

What this wall is made of? Cardboard?