Montserrat Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 So my lion is finished. How and what do I attach as hardware to the back to be able to hang it and what do I use for attaching it to the wall? What is sturdy enough to hold so much wood both in the frame and on the wall? I have no clue and welcome any advice your generous hive mind might have! Fish, amazingkevin, crupiea and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I use the sawtooth hangers on the back of each piece. That looks heavier than what I normally make. Montserrat and Lucky2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardar2 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 There are a few options like sparky said or with the wire or command stickers. Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Check cherry tree catalog they have a nice collection of hardware, i use a ring hanger for most times. If your lion (which look great) is real heavy maybe 2 ring hooks and a wire like hanging a large painting.. on the wall ? I would look for a stud to put my hook in Montserrat and Roberta Moreton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 On my heavier projects I use a D loop hanger.. some of the lighter duty ones are more of a triangle shape.. they typically have two screw holes to screw to the back of the project. i'll see if I can find a image of what I am talking about.. as I am not certain of what they are actually called.. Kevin Montserrat and Roberta Moreton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Okay this is a lighter duty one.. it's the triangle shaped one and only have one mounting hole.. the ones I use are more of a D shape and have two holes for mounting the hanger to the project.. very heavy duty.. probably overkill really but I'd rather know it's not going to fall and smash into several pieces that take a chance. http://cherrytreetoys.com/brass-d-ring-hangers/ Montserrat and JTTHECLOCKMAN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I use something like this picture from the internet to hang most of my big pieces. For the wall, find a stud or sturdy drywall anchor thing. Small pieces I use command strips. Jim Finn and Montserrat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 If the piece requires heavier hanger I cut it with a slot cutter on my router. I supply the needed hardware to mount it. Takes some planning and careful machining but works great. Jim Finn and Montserrat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, kmmcrafts said: Okay this is a lighter duty one.. it's the triangle shaped one and only have one mounting hole.. the ones I use are more of a D shape and have two holes for mounting the hanger to the project.. very heavy duty.. probably overkill really but I'd rather know it's not going to fall and smash into several pieces that take a chance. http://cherrytreetoys.com/brass-d-ring-hangers/ This is what I use also on all my projects except for shelves. They are strong. For shelves I will use keyhole system of hanging. Edited June 2, 2017 by JTTHECLOCKMAN Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I do not recall the finished size of your project but, it appears to be more than 16" so, you can use two saw-tooth hangers spaced 16" from the center of each hanger. This allows you to put nails in two studs which are 16" from center to center and will support several pounds. God Bless! Spirithorse Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I use saw tooth hangers also. Beautiful work! Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Beautiful Job on that lion. I also use saw tooth to hang most of my things. If it'd a heavy piece, I would drill the holes a little bigger on the saw tooth and use screws intead of the small nails they give you. Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I also use saw tooth hangers, I use smaller ones for small pictures and larger ones for the bigger ones like 11x14". edward Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 11 hours ago, MrsN said: I use something like this picture from the internet to hang most of my big pieces. For the wall, find a stud or sturdy drywall anchor thing. Small pieces I use command strips. In my house, I use Hercules Hooks for just about everything... and we hang some rather heavy items. They work great and only leave a tiny hole in the wall. Using along with the wire shown, you are guaranteed to get it to hang straight. https://www.amazon.com/Get-Organized-HERCULES-HOOK-HANGER/dp/B001420MVU Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 As a custom framer, we use the D hangers and wire. There are different hangers and wire up to 100 pounds. There is also a product called 'Wall Buddies' which attach to the top on both corners. Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I also use saw tooth hangers but if it was me I would send it to me and I will hang it on my wall gladly problem solved Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I use the sawtooth hangers that have little spikes on them. Usually though the spikes are too long and will poke through the front of the piece so I pound them into a piece of this scrap and then glue that to the backer, i then can pound it in the rest of the way and the things wont poke out. Stays strong as its now nailed and glued down. Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerJay Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) I also use the larger sawtooth hangars - even for my heavier pieces - on the heavier projects I attach the hanger with screws instead of brad nails and I also bend (bow) the hangar slightly to accommodate the head of a larger wall screw - finally - include an anti-slip pad (see example below) in each bottom corner to facilitate a more stable hanging (one that is easy to level - and stays level). http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=70272&cat=1,43456 Jay Edited June 2, 2017 by RangerJay Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted June 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 wow so much great information!!! Thank you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Reading thru a post like this is one of the many reasons that i love the Village....Just learned a few things....Thanks folks ! Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 12 hours ago, Iguanadon said: In my house, I use Hercules Hooks for just about everything... and we hang some rather heavy items. They work great and only leave a tiny hole in the wall. Using along with the wire shown, you are guaranteed to get it to hang straight. https://www.amazon.com/Get-Organized-HERCULES-HOOK-HANGER/dp/B001420MVU I was wondering about those hooks, I am moving again this summer and was thinking that they might be useful for some of the bigger things I want to hang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 On 2017-06-02 at 9:24 AM, Iguanadon said: In my house, I use Hercules Hooks for just about everything... and we hang some rather heavy items. They work great and only leave a tiny hole in the wall. Using along with the wire shown, you are guaranteed to get it to hang straight. https://www.amazon.com/Get-Organized-HERCULES-HOOK-HANGER/dp/B001420MVU I think Lee Valley call them Monkey Hooks Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 For a project like this, I always use sawtooth hangers. Len Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Here is another place to look, cheaper than a lot of places. I have not bought from them yet, it was recommended on another forum. http://www.woodworkingparts.com/ Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 ooh i 'd hate to have this one fall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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