Phase 6: Never knew mounting would be so hard....
I got my new mount late last week, so this weekend I decided to put it on the wall.
I executed the plan which I detailed here
I got 2 pieces of thick MDF from Homebase and had them cut it to size (3" bigger on each side of the mount) I also picked up some M8 threaded rods and nuts (washers too!)
The first thing I did was measure out the wood and mark the holes - these were drilled (Pilot hole first then M8 hole)
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Here you can see it with the rods in the holes:
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Then I drilled holes straight through both walls - using an M8 masonary bit, I threaded the rods which I had cut in 2 through....
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Of course, you have to check it is level:
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Then I put the rest of the bolts through, and put washers on the end, and nuts.
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On the back I put metal plates on each corner (which will be screwed down) and washers and nuts too
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These need cutting down and the front needs to be painted, the hole will have cables routed through.
I have a 4CM by 18CM piece of MDF which will be glued to the wall (on the hole side) to cover the cables dropping down. :)