The drill bit must have a size slightly larger than the butterfly wings when closed on the toggle bolt. For example, use a 3/8″ drill bit to create the hole for a 1/8″ toggle and a 1 1/4″ bit for a 1/2” toggle.
What size hole do you drill for a 3/8 toggle bolt?
| Toggle Bolt Dimensions & Hole Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nom. Size | Thread Size | Hole Size |
| 1/8 | 6-32 | 3/8 |
| 5/32 | 8-32 | 1/2 |
| 3/16 | 10-24 | 1/2 |
What size drill bit do I use for a 3/16 toggle bolt?
3/16″ x 3″ Toggle Bolts/Mushroom Head/Combo Drive/Steel/Zinc/Anchor Size: 3/16″ / Screw Size: 10-24 x 3″ / Drill Bit/Hole Size: 1/2″ (Carton: 50 pcs)
What size drill bit do you need for 1/4 inch toggle bolt?
1/4″ x 5″ Toggle Bolts/Round Head/Combo Drive/Steel/Zinc/Anchor Size: 1/4″ / Screw Size: 1/4-20 x 5″ / Drill Bit/Hole Size: 5/8″ (Carton: 50 pcs)
What size is a 3/16 drill bit?
| Drill Bit Hole Diameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Metric Size | Fractional Size | |
| 1 mm | .0394 | 5/32 |
| 2 mm | .0787 | 11/64 |
| 3 mm | .1181 | 3/16 |
How long is a toggle bolt?
Toggle Bolts Are the Heavy-Duty Choice If the screw is long enough – a minimum of 2 inches – it won’t go anywhere no matter what it supports.
How big of a drill bit do I need for a toggle bolt?
The drill bit must have a size slightly larger than the butterfly wings when closed on the toggle bolt. For example, use a 3/8″ drill bit to create the hole for a 1/8″ toggle and a 1 1/4″ bit for a 1/2” toggle. Drill through the tape and the wall.
How do you fasten a toggle bolt to a wall?
Drill through the tape and the wall. Then, carefully withdraw the drill bit straight out of the hole and remove the tape. Put the fastener onto the toggle bolt, then thread the butterfly wings onto the bolt. Squeeze the butterfly and pass it through the hole until it opens. Tighten the bolts by hand and finish tightening with a screwdriver.
How do you install a toggle bolt on a Hunker?
Once you’ve made the hole, fold the wings together and push the shank, including the wings, through the hole. Insert the bolt into the shank after first inserting it through whatever you’re going to hang. The next step is a little tricky.
How do you attach a toggle to a molly bolt?
Remove the screw. Hang your object by placing the screw through it and then screwing it back into the molly bolt. Drill a hole for the toggle bolt. It should be large enough to accommodate the size of the toggle. Separate the toggle and the screw.
