Shop Hack: Installing Cup Hooks

We had about a dozen cup hooks to install on a sign today, but it was killing my fingers. This little shop hack will show you how to use a plain old socket wrench to make cup hook installation much easier and much less painful on the digits! :)
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[@brendac3623]

Dude, you are hilarious! Thanks for all the how-to videos! I subscribed. I just got into sign making and learning how to take apart pallets, cutting, sanding, staining and painting. 😆 Thanks for the laughs and expertise!

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Thanks Brenda...you made my day. :) All the best to you. This is a very satisfying field, and full of great folks. Looking forward to seeing your own videos!

[@savfaithcalhoun]

Someone come get there goofy husband 😂😂😂😂😂 thanks for the video

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Any time

[@SunshineStars]

Awesome tip! I’m making jewelry holder rails and have 38 cup hooks to install. I was hoping someone would have a cool tip for making this job easier, and you’re entertaining, too!

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@OcRefrig]

use leather gloves to protect fingers. makes job easier. cheap leather gloves home depot. $5.00

[@plasma3211]

Good one thank you! After installing 44 -7/8 cup hooks i was about to make a device out of wood. I decided to KZbin it! I found your video and used a 15 mm 3/8 socket and it works great!

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Fantastic! Thanks for the tip!

[@moncyesthervarughese7488]

House Project Hacks Thank you so much Mr. Apple just the amount of silliness we all need. Love your eyes and smile they look so genuine.

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Thank you!

[@BuggalenaDesigns]

Love your humor and the tip, thank you! :)

[@sucktdeep]

As a long time lazy person I used a drill and attached another cup hook. Used the hook to screw in other hooks into wood very quickly ;)

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Awesome

[@michelek6098]

Freakin brilliant!

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Well, like...yeah! :) Thanks a lot!

[@sheilahunt1122]

I actually went back to see what the heck I Googled lol my surprise I was right where I needed to be thank you for making something so simple so freaking hilarious I needed that more than I care to admit amazing video thank you

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Aw. Well thank you for making my day!

[@lisahofeling2694]

You are funny and have a BEAUTIFUL smile

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Hey...I'll take it! :) TY

[@loribaugh8283]

Seriously though how do you drill pilot holes?

[@thefathermind327]

This did help me! I ended up using a 15mm for my hooks. But it totally did what I needed. Thank you!

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Glad it helped!

[@LindasDesk]

Oh, Boi!!! I've been procrastinating re: installation all these cuphooks. This is genius!!! Hehehe, I totally git the "lazy man" thang! But truthfully, I have to consider the higher intelligence and/or creative genius that comes to play. You're awesome and I thanks yah:)

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Ha! Glad you liked it! :)

[@hopeless151]

I love your goofiness!!!

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Well thank you! :)

[@drippingwax]

I thought of putting a hook bolt in a cordless screwdriver to drive a eye bolt, and visa-versa, felt it was clever, shared it, and everyone said that the threads would ruin the chuck, the proper tool was plastic. Plastic?! I need to drive four anchors about a foot in the ground for my Harbor Freight portable garage. I think that I will break the metal hook out of a cheap hanger and put that in my drill. I don't have any idea what size socket would fit those big ground bolts! :)

[@shonniebeenatural]

Thank you 😊 I'm doing these hooks in drywall though don't know if it makes a difference but will try

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Drywall is definitely a problem when it comes to anchor strength. If you put the hook into the drywall, only, chances are, it won't stay. Even if you don't put a load on it. You'll need to either have a hook with a screw long enough to go through the drywall and into a framing component OR find a drywall insert that you can screw into. Hard to describe here, but anyone at the Pro Desk at a Home Depot should be able to help you. Good luck! And thanks for commenting!

[@gennabeach97]

don’t listen to the hate. you’re awesome 😁❤️

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Now that's what I'm talking about! ;) TY!

[@christinalodge7597]

You cracked me up so i had to sub. Thnx for the laugh!!!!

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Batti2323]

I was going to make a tool, but this is lazy genius!

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

LOL! Thank you!

[@paulinaavendano594]

Awesome idea!

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Glad you think so!

[@kristinboozer319]

Thank you! My arthritis was saying NO!😂😂😂😂😂

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

LOL! Mine too! ;)

[@ruzd4real374]

Thanks man :-)

[@herbsu4330]

I use a a 2x2 about 4'' long with a saw kerf cross at one end. It works most sicze hooks and screw eyes.

[@candicewickedstainedglass6333]

Thank you so much for this idea!!! I keep bending mine and breaking them off 😩

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

You're so welcome!

[@singinintherain8565]

My first LOL in at least a week! Searched ‘cup hook do i need a drill?’ and found your helpful & funny vid. U should subtitle your channel helpful & hilarious! Subscribed💙

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Thank you!!!

[@jedstrait1368]

Thanks for the idea to install hooks. I don't need a cup holder though.

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christichristi-veganeater]

Completely certifiably genius. Drop the Mike. Muah 😘

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Ha! Thanks!

[@isaacingallina4189]

you my man are a genius

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

That's what I keep telling 'em! :) Thanks!

[@davidhawes.]

Thanks dad

[@acornhomestead3575]

The best tip was a pilot hole. I am installing them on a ceiling beam to string battery operated lights (live off grid and solar not quite ready) the pilot hole let me start the hooks easier saved my fingers... 20 hooks later

[@bltefft]

I put the socket in my drill and go to town screwing in screw hooks

[@cpvlogger3480]

What is the capacity of cup hooks?

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

You mean the weight limit? That's a good question. I would guess not much...maybe a pound, at the most.

[@Ry-Bread5923]

What if you wanted to hang a light from a concrete ceiling with one of those J hooks?

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

I would imagine you could hang something from them. It would depend on the weight of it though.

[@mr.imtoogoodtocallorwritem5196]

Hi, i know it probably late to ask the question since this video is 4-5years a go, but i have tooooo, and my question , can i use this type of hook screw on cement / concrete house wall? I'll be thankful if you can tell me step by step, Tq sir😁😁😁😁😅

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

It's never too late to ask. :) But...I honestly don't know. If I had to guess though, I'd say "no". IMO these hooks in the video are probably designed for wood applications. But I'm sure you could find a specialty hook for cement and concrete. I'd probably start looking on Amazon. Not sure if that helps, but thanks for asking! Let me know how your search goes.

[@andrewslifevlog337]

what size drill bit do you to start

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

If I'm not mistaken, I used a 2mm bit. You'll want to double check though, just to be safe. In case you aren't aware, the gauge of the hook itself, it the same through the threaded part as well. I say that because it's easier on the eye to check your bit agaist the unthreaded part of the hook. Compare the two and get a bit that is as cose to that gauge as possible, then you should be fine. The threads will extend out beyond the diameter of the bit/hole to (obviously) bite into the surrounding wood. Hope that helps and thanks for the question!

[@Jakedylan15]

Is there an actual tool I can buy to install these ? I don’t have a wrench

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Hi Priscilla. No, there's no tool that I know of. Just the drill chuck. Sorry!

[@Sarah-jj2hu]

Why wouldn’t you just buy a wrench lol

[@arejay4965]

Of course there are tools to do that. www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-SpeedLoad-Wing-Nut-Bolt-Driver-AR2011G/205193156

[@TheCabult]

Chuck them into the drill after predrilled holes. A Jacob's chuck

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Good advice!

[@OcRefrig]

Good vid ! its Not being Lazy , its called Work SMARTER NOT HARDER ! Tip --- Buy a Cheap pair of Leather Gloves at Home depot & Keep 1 Pair in the Truck for Changing a Tire & 1 Pair in the Garage for these kinds of tasks. again - work Smarter Not harder. The Gloves will make it More comfortable twisting in the hooks & doing other tasks.

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Great point!

[@jdmmi]

i just hammer them in

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

I'd like to see that. :)

[@moncyesthervarughese7488]

You can't. It will mess up the hook.

[@loribaugh8283]

How do you drill pilot holes? Lol

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Very carefully! :) I just grab a small drill bit (a size smaller than the shaft of my screw hook) and drill away.

[@kimdkus]

Lori Baugh you need a drill or a battery operated drill and use the smallest drill bit.

[@lmauser8490]

Almost two minutes until he starts explaining!

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

I love to talk! :)

[@keremyeah]

answer starts at 1:59

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

You win! ;-)

[@RespawnRestricted]

Wow that's first 40 seconds was really awkward

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Hey that's what I'm here for. ;)

[@mikesezshit]

It took you 4 minutes to get to the point. Use a 1/2" socket.. done

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

But the fun is in the getting there. :) Glad you hung in there!

[@gennabeach97]

he’s funny shut up

[@LoveIsGrand00]

Jeez, someone's cranky...

[@FuhqEwe]

@@AppleValleyFarmGA I'm with Mike on this one. Thank you for your tip using a socket. Here's my tip; Kill the intro, get to the point.

[@SpecsAppeal]

@@FuhqEwe You have a witty screen name, thought perhaps someone like yourself would appreciate the humor/ entertainment aspect as much as many of us did. As it turns out, a more appropriate screen name for you might be 'Sofa King Rude'... just sayin'. 🤫

[@StephTefss]

Funny guy lol

[@janegiovanna6494]

😂😂😂

[@BaltimoreMaryland]

Skip to 2:13 to avoid all the talk.

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Yes, if you want to miss all the fun. :)

[@joshhealey9]

Took 4 minutes of jibber jabber to explain that. Geeze

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

That's how we roll. ;) No rush. No fuss. Just living the dream and loving the ride. :)

[@azureadams]

Quit goofing off and get to showing how to do the project!

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

That's what I'm best at. ;)

[@efraimshultz7772]

my goodness; no sense of humor eh?

[@oxled8562]

@@efraimshultz7772 Ikr🤣 Just skip if you don't want to watch it

[@gennabeach97]

shut the fuck up, azure

[@jackjacksworld]

Listen I was thinking the same thing

[@lindacas3949]

OMG you talk and goof too much. Get to how to do the project!

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Aw...it was only 30 seconds. ;) We used to put the outtakes at the end, but almost everyone likes having them at the beginning! Just doing what we can and having a ball doing it. Thanks, Linda. Hope you got something out of this! :)

[@BrittanyBlairWiseman]

goodness, that's so rude! :( he's such a nice man, taking his own time to show everyone how to do something, being helpful, ad he is having fun doing it. if you don't have something nice to say, just watch a different video. :(

[@LatriceSydney]

Linda Cas some of us like a little cream with our coffee ;)

[@Netafied]

Waste of time. Half way through and still hasn't even begun the project. Then, what most people are looking for is what to do about pilot holes before screwing them in??? Already done beforehand so no instruction on that, the critical part. This is all about how I stuck a cup hook in a tool and used it to turn the hooks in so I don't hurt my hand.

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Awesome. Thanks so much for the constructive feedback. Glad we could be so much help to you! Have an amazing day!

[@gennabeach97]

CLICK A DIFFERENT VIDEO ASSHOLE. fuckers like you ruin people’s days

[@Sach-Truth13]

FFS geeza takes 2 minutes to get to the point 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

Thanks for the comment.

[@bear1431]

i think you just put the hooks on the wrong side of the board. Are you going to hook it upside down??

[@AppleValleyFarmGA]

No, they're in the correct position. They will hang below the edge of the board. Thanks for asking though!