How to make wood mounting block spacer

Do you need something to mount on a wall but it needs to be spaced off  the wall? Can’t find a commercial product that works? Here are instructions for making a wood mounting block spacer and anchoring it to drywall.  You  can then nail or screw just about anything to the block. Get your tools and let’s go!

Things you'll need:

• Scrap piece of wood

• Power drill

• Hand or power saw

• Drywall or hollow wall anchor

• Washers

• Hammer

• Patience

1. Scrounge at home for a scrap piece of wood to use for mounting block. Determine how big you need and cut the piece of wood to the appropriate length. Authors’s sketch indicates a small piece, yours may be larger. Use relatively new wood if possible, non-pressure treated.
2. Pre-drill wood with hole just a bit larger than anchor screw or bolt. Be sure the anchor you use is long enough to go through your wood block and the drywall (drywall is usually ½-5/8”).  Drill your hole first, then unscrew anchor from  expansion shield, and test by inserting anchor through wood into shield and screwing down slightly.  Note amount of anchor left and plan accordingly. If anchor does not fit to original inside screw area, replace with longer anchor.
3. Hammer or screw in wall anchor, unscrew anchor, place wood block over anchor hole, rescrew anchor through hole and into wall anchor. Use washer s to prevent screw anchor from entering wood hole. Tighten down with screwdriver until wood block spacer does not move on wall.  There you have it!  Nail or screw your item to the wood block spacer.

Tips & Warnings:

• Choose an appropriate anchor for size and depth needed considering the wood mounting block spacer and the drywall thickness and a couple of metal washers.

• Use a power drill and screwdriver for best results.

• Be careful when cutting or using power tools. Secure wood  pieces firmly.

• Be careful with power tools… use grounded receptacles!

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