[SML] OT : Hanging Flat Screen TV

[Chip Wood]

Over 1/2 century ago, when 1" t/g pine existed, 2X4's were actually 
close to that size, and studs on 16" centers was the standard, I would 
have no problems w/that advice. Modern standards are probably knotty 
pine-looking paper over 1/8" panels of ?, over 1" nailing boards on 
24-48" centers.  On which I wouldn't hang a pic of my MIL.   When was 
the wall put in?  Flat screens ARE heavy, esp cantilevered, and 
expensive to replace. Unless sure, I wouldn't experiment.  Lean on the 
bracket, if it gives just a little, find another wall.   Side lighting 
is good advise, you should see the nail dimples easily.

Chip 1

On 6/30/2015 10:08 AM, Bill Nelson via Stagecraft wrote:
>> I have the bracket, but I an having trouble finding the studs under the knotty
>> pine.

>> Do the mounting instructions tell you to screw into the studs?
>>
>> Modern flat screens are not very heavy, I wouldn't worry about finding the
>> studs unless you plan to cantilever the screen out from the wall.
>>
>>