I love these claws. It has helped me get over my aversion to hanging things throughout my rental. I have used them solo and in pairs to hang a coffee mug rack, small shelves, collectible toys, and plenty of picture frames. They take the stress out of it all! I would also note that even though they can be a bit of an expense, I've been able to reuse the original set I purchased 3 years ago. They are sturdy and have not let me down once, so I haven't had a need to throw any away. They're worth the price, in my opinion. Thanks for demonstrating their capacity. I wouldn't have dared do it myself, but seeing that water jug and seat suspended like that was so impressive and reassuring. 👏
I found these at Lowes a few years ago and started using them to hang everything ever since. They're really sturdy & really easy. Plus the holes they leave are so tiny that you can barely see them
I was hoping you would overload them to the point the hook bent and/or the drywall failed. It would also be interesting to see how well they work in 3/8" drywall. It looks like the hooks are longer than that, and if you hit a stud, the hook would not be fully seated into the wall. Overall, I'm not surprised at their capability. It's very hard to tear drywall paper, and when hanging typical loads, it's almost a pure sheer force the hook has to resist. Of course, the further out from the wall the load is (like the neck of the water bottle), the more likely the hook will pop out of the wall. I have't used these yet, but I'm definitely going to next time I hang pictures on drywall.
Just used the 45lb version to hang a 25 lb mirror above my fireplace (went extra out of caution). The stud was about 8 inches off center and would’ve work. Super easy to install and feels solid!
If only just this past week! My bathroom wall is a mess with drywall screws and my attempts! Omygosh what a mess - I have lost my once level eye. I really hate getting old, sigh. But now there's this ~ yippy ~ cuz I've got 2 mirrors & a clock to go....thank you so very much! {can't wait for the shirt to arrive} Keep cranking out these ever helpful vids. Who knows what you'll fix in my world next....
the metal that they're made out of is really hard. i've used a few of these and every single time i picked one up I notice how hard of a metal it is made of.
We ended up testing that on accident because we left all of these on that wall for over a week while we went through the video editing and approval process. I didn’t want to have to put it all back up again if I needed to get more footage. When we finally took everything down after all that time, nothing had moved even a tiny bit. I was impressed. People in the comments are saying they’ve left heavy things up for over a year but I’m still new to these so my experience is shorter.
I'm hoping they last quite a bit longer as I'm going to use them for my 2 curtain rods as well as the mirrors I stated before. The more I looked around the room and spotted things that I've been putting off because I didn't want to drill & sink drywall screws I got all excited with the new hope of these new fangled gadgets! They might show a little but that's what duct tape's for - kidding. 🎉🎉
I'd argue that the strength of these depends more on the quality of your drywall than anything else. It doesn't matter how much these are rated for if the drywall itself is poor quality. And most people in apartments using these have pretty bad quality drywall.
@@aguinchico6536 It's also just a ridiculous, useless thing to write without testing it. For the 15 lb one, even if 3M tested it in "good" drywall they would've put in some safety factor, rather than having a literal exact maximum of 15 lb in perfect conditions and failure at 15.1 lb.
I don't know about quality of drywall but I worry just about the inherent brittleness of drywall. If any part of it breaks, the stuff around it is susceptible to breaking with it. I wouldn't trust these to hold up anything valuable. Coat racks or cheap picture frames are fine, but I would not mount a tv or game console for instance.
These are great, quick, reusable and minimal wall damage. The only issue I have is being careful to not pull outward on the hanger. For example, take a picture that has the typical wire on the back that you need to hook onto the hanger. In trying to hook it and adjust the picture, you can pull outward accidentally and the hanger can start to pull out of the wall. So just be careful of that.
Just found the great gift for my wife who loves redecorating and moving pictures around so my walls look like swiss cheese. 😊 Still love my plastic "corkscrew" wall anchors for mounting things other than pictures that stand off the wall like TV mounts, though.
Just ordered a package from Amazon for our new build that my wife has a bunch of paintings and pictures she wants me to hang. These look like they're going to save me a lotta time and trouble. Good stuff, Thanks.
You can count on tat! The holes will be small every time she wants the pictures just a little different. 25 seconds turns into a fun Saturday afternoon.
Seems like a great alternative option for those hanging pictures or anything that can attach to a hook, but for shelves and other objects, wall anchors are still needed.
These are amazing, I used them to hang my 3'x4' acoustical panels (one Claw for each) in my home studio a few months ago and they're still holding up great!
@@SaschaB82 So far they're holding up great, I haven't had a pronlem with the Claws. Although I would highly recommend you use 2 Claws per panel, I only used one in the center and it's a pain to level them back once I accidentally move one.
The removal damage of the drywall anchor could be less if you cut off the face of the anchor and tap it inward, but would still be similar to the screw repairwise. Seem like a nice easy to use product, especially if you like to move your wall decor around. Will definitely check them out, thanks for the video recommendation.
Good stuff. I've been using Ook hangers for what seems like ever. Not as simple since you still need (or should use) a hammer to install. They have ones that hold up to 200lbs I believe.
I really LOVE to see simple new designs that rethink old assumptions and then win against a long lineage of slightly misdirected technological refinement. In my personal re-engineering hall of fame, this class of drywall anchor joins the nine-block four-way forklift pallet and that newfangled late-twentieth-century wheels-on-luggage concept. Questioning assumptions for the win!
This is amazing! Looking for a way to hang shelves in a dorm where you can't nail or screw into the wall but you can use tacks. Bet this would work and easy to cover up
Interesting video Nils. Could you maybe do a fololow up and judge them after they've been hanging a while? Ok, maybe not the chair as I'm guessing you'll be wanting to use that! How much sag over time? And what about adding 10% to see what, if any, affect a little extra weight has over time? Edit... should have read the comments first (including yours!)... 🙂
Of course not. 3M paid him for the video. So of course he’s not going to criticize them (or actually hang something the way a normal person would. Using those little steel cables totally changes the stress points). If you hung a heavy mirror with these, guarantee they’d fail after a few weeks.
It'd be a gamechanger if they came out with a line of these claws that connect nicely with a keyhole slot on the bottom of a lot of electronics devices and clocks and such. That would be EPIC.
The thing I'd love to see these for would be for the VR lighthouses for something like the Valve index... Might be a better temporary option than like, Tripods.
I’m a fan of these. Best solution I’ve seen for easily hanging heavy objects. Even cooler is the set that comes with foam location finders. They are these little v shaped guys with double sided adhesive. The adhesive on the wall side is stronger. You stick them on the back of your object where the wire ends up when taut and then when you’ve found the spot you want to hang it, you hold the item next to the wall so that the foam Vs touch the wall. The Vs then remain in the wall and point to the spot or spots for the hangers to be pressed in. They are awesome.
I NEED THESE RIGHT NOW! My walls are made from plaster so weak I've even had anchors failing to hold my electric heater but I haven't dared hanging mirrors. I'm going to give these a try!
I have had like 5 paintings fall off the walls because I was using the 3M sticky tape. I love building furniture and doing home repairs - my least favorite thing is hanging pictures!! haha These look like a God send - I'm going to buy 100 of them! My only thought is - will they work with all types of paintings? You may need to install a small wire on the back of the painting to make sure that it can get on the hook. Still, that's a small concern. Thanks!!
These are very good, we have a 45lbs mirror held by two 25lbs version and it has had no issues for last 3 years. I have the 65lbs version but I have not used them yet.
What I'd love is to see a test where you put the hangers to the limit. Not just "can it hang what it says it can" but "how much can it hold before it fails, and what damage will failure cause?"
Or, if a product says it is rated for X, you should expect it to hold X with a bit of safety margin.. Seems reasonable huh? An idea would be to test them in different types of wall (e.g. cheapest drywall/plasterboard), one that is very old or has been water damaged or something and see if they still hold. But loading up past the rated amount is kinda pointless. If you want more load: go the next size up which is rated for it.
I was thinking of it, but then you're pretty much risking to ruin your walls and floor by doing that. I can understand not anybody would want to try it out
I still am amazed that many people don’t know about these yet. I’ve been using them for a few years now and they’re the out perform traditional sheet rock anchors with minimal damage
Impressive. Seems very useful for decorations or other things that won't be handled regularly. Noting beats screwing into a stud if you really want to bear some weight though. Just don't make the mistake of using screws themselves as the hanger for anything heavy. Most cheap common screws (decking screws, drywall screws ect.) are very bard and brittle. Strong lengthwise, but doesn't take much to snap them with perpendicular load. That's incidentally why nails are still the go-to for any structural work since they are much softer and will bend long before they snap. Use a proper hook or other mount into studs if you want to hang shelves or want to hang heavy stuff in a workshop/garrage. Then the sky is the limit - and it's a great way to utilize limited space effectively
I would love to see something similar for hanging shelves or curtain rods….it is a nightmare to deal with these in older buildings with uneven spacing of studs, hidden pipes or wires in illogical locations. In my 38 year old concrete block building, there are mostly metal studs but all of sudden one side of a window has wood framing. NUTS!
While I would also love to see something similar for hanging shelves or curtain rods, I don't think it's possible. These rely on almost direct downward force (similar in concept to how the 3M adhesive strips work). The problem I see with something like a shelf (and to a lesser extent a curtain rod) is the weight is being pulled not only down, but outwards as well, and the longer the distance something sticks out from the wall (in the case of a shelf for instance) the more force it's able to put on the drywall/hook (ie, leverage and fulcrum stuff).
super interesting. I just wonder if eventually little cracks would form between the points and lead to a failure. I would love to convert to these for minor pictures but I think if i had something expensive and/or heavy i would chicken out.
I bought a set of these from Costco a while back, only to learn later that 3M says you can't use them on textured walls. Textured walls is all we get in this part of the country, it seems. It's just how the builders are doing the interiors.
I think the reason it says not to use on textured walls is because the flat side won't sit flush with the wall so the hooks won't go in all the way. You could just use a pencil to outline the 3M hook, then sand that small area flat and then use it fine.
It's a middle seat from a Tesla Model X. I found it in the local classifieds and it is actually ventilated, not air conditioned, just like any ventilated seat in a car. I bought it to turn it into a chair for my office and/or wood shop and I have a rolling base that I'll need to weld it to and then connect a battery for power. Should be pretty cool when it's done!
I have some of these Claws myself and they are indeed fantastic for hanging pictures and the like. But if you want to hang cabinets or very heavy TVs and such and can't for some reason just bolt into studwork (which is always preferable), a GeeFix wall anchor will hold 270 kilos in just drywall. This is because it clamps the wall with a gigantic plastic arm that goes inside the wall but is still easy to install. The Claws are fantastic for what they are suited for but they can't come close to replacing a GeeFix. We're talking up to 600 lbs / 270 kilos for *one* anchor. If anything fails at that point it's the wall itself.
@@Skyhigh91100 Yeah I certainly wouldn't use just one Geefix for a TV, I'd use four. But the point is that one anchor is claimed to hold 270 kilos if the weight is pulling straight down the wall, so four of them would hold just about anything. The wall itself would probably fail before the anchors did, as noted. Even an enormous 98 inch TV weighs no more than 60 kilos, so four Geefixes would get the job done, even if you couldn't bolt into a wall stud (which is always the better option if it's an option).
they are cool, but . . . . . ......check out the prices for this small piece of metal - I'll wait til they start making them over-seas(China) etc . . . . . ...........
They are expensive, but not outrageous. If all you need are a few things hung, you can spend $10 on cheaper (quality) alternatives and have a crapload left over, or you can spend $15 on ~9 of these, and get the job done. Either way is correct, but I suspect the 3M product has a lot less hassle on average.
Seems a great product I may lack imagination, but I don't anticipate hanging an office chair or a water cooler bottle from a hook any time soon. What I'd like to see is some version of this that will hold up shelf brackets.
I have used standard picture hooks that are very inexpensive and very secure. I think picture hooks just leave one hole to putty over and paint instead of 2 or 6. You can get a kit of 330 picture hooks for less than the price of 10 claw hangers. So, I don't know if the claw hangers are really worth it. All you are saving is the use of a small hammer.
Yeah, I agree. Typical picture hooks have one small nail and a hook that hangs down, sitting flush against the wall for leverage or a plate that surrounds the nail with the same function. Easy in, easy out, and only one hole. You can even pull them out with your bare hands if needed.
Great video. To be extra safe would you also think that if i added 8 extra 3m command velcro tapes to hang up a 16kg mirror on a drywall ? Plus this 3m claw.
These are great for anything that's bigger/heavier that cant be mounted with tape. from small picture frames, to huge fancy frame Portraits. The best part is, they reusable. You can remove them and patch the little holes with barely any Spackle/mud.
I've been using these exclusively to hang stuff in my new house for the past 3 years. Never had a problem and they are much less destructive than traditional picture hangers. The only downside is that they're pricey. I wish you had shown the whole process for using the foam chevrons for getting the exact spot. That is where they really tend to shine. It is much, much easier to get pictures lined up correctly with these than with a nail.
There's a huge difference between a static load and a dynamic load. These are for static loads. If your load moves or is put on and off a number of times or the load is "plonked" on, then you need a different system.
@LRN2DIY yes, I'm sure some people will try and use them for the wrong thing and be disappointed. Like putting a bicycle on and off each day or a shelf with a leveraged load. You've done a good job saying what they are designed for and showing how to gently load them. Well done.
If you do a follow up video, please include ways to push them into the drywall that someone with weaker or arthritic thumbs could use. I imagined getting them started & then tapping with a small hammer?
Good video! Nice to see a new product in this category. Unfortunately the 3M Claw is far more expensive than alternatives. Screw-in drywall anchors are less than $1 each. The nail-in anchors that use the tiny pins are about $2 each (and, like the Claw, leave barely-visible holes). The Claw is nearly $4 each at my local Home Depot. The Claw looks easy and convenient but is it worth 2-4X the price of alternatives?
If I'm need two or three to hang a spice rack on my newly-painted kitchen wall -- yes, absolutely. It's well worth $20 if it it go easy, do the job, and last as long as the alternatives. I can see where a professional in the trade who uses dozens on each job might react differently -- but I suspect that isn't the target market of this product.
Looks like these could fill a lot of uses, I've been using "monkey hooks" for many years that are even easier to use and make less holes and can hold a lot of weight but probably not as much on the high end as these. Like the hooks though these can't help you install a towel rack or other items that are made for a screw so you still need drywall anchors sometimes, I prefer molly bolts for that.
Defferent brand. ... But a few years ago, I bought the 'same' hooks/hangers under the name Ook Hook. They still are hanging. (I have no idea what size drywall I have, 1/2" or what.)
These are awesome!! I didn’t even know these existed!! Will come in super handy as a renter! Ps. Would these work as a way to secure a furniture wall anchor? Or possibly a way to install smaller rear speakers to the wall for HT but without leaving big screw holes? Thanks 🎉
The one problem I've found with stuff like this is that "quick and easy" picture hangers tend to stick out too far for most picture frames to seat correctly. I've found the simple nail or screw to be the most reliable solution for pocture hanging.
Will these hold up bookshelves? Mine tend to wobble on the carpet and need some way to keep them stable from the weight and attached to the 3/8 drywall of the wall behind them.
I don't think anything heavier than a plasma TV will ever be hung in any home, for the rest of time. But owning a plasma TV made me an expert in hanging things on drywall. If it's heavier than a framed diploma, no matter what it is, I use 3/16 lag bolts and put it right into at least one stud. They're sold everywhere.
We still need easy anchors or screws for things like shelves, but these are a good alternative for hanging pictures, and decorative mirrors, I suppose.
I don't care about time. If I want something done right I'm not gonna be stingy with my time. I don't care about the need to own tools either. I'm of of those people who will prefer to own various tools, because they often serve more than 1 purpose. What I do care about is reliability. If I'm hanging something on my wall it usually means It's precious to me. I need to be sure it'll stay on the wall. Not on the floor. That said this gizmo looks sturdy and reliable. I'll try to get my hands on of these and see how they perform on my walls
I was waiting for the load holding comparison of the screw in a stud, vs. drywall anchor vs. 3M claw. The video stopped about 3 minutes before it was done. As to what is left over, if I have to open a tube of putty, it doesn’t matter if I am repairing two small holes or one screw hole. Same amount of work.
I get what you're saying. I don't believe these will outperform a screw into a stud, for example, as far as sheer load but it's more about sizing these for the load you know you'll need to support and then these make it really easy. As for the putty, that's sometimes true, sometimes not. If you have a larger hole from a drywall anchor, it often requires two coats and some sanding to make it look normal, whereas these don't. Again, these aren't perfect for every situation but they're super convenient for many situations. For some people, drywall anchors or screws in studs are going to be the way to go and that's great too. This is just another option that some will really want to use.
I love these claws. It has helped me get over my aversion to hanging things throughout my rental. I have used them solo and in pairs to hang a coffee mug rack, small shelves, collectible toys, and plenty of picture frames. They take the stress out of it all!
I would also note that even though they can be a bit of an expense, I've been able to reuse the original set I purchased 3 years ago. They are sturdy and have not let me down once, so I haven't had a need to throw any away. They're worth the price, in my opinion.
Thanks for demonstrating their capacity. I wouldn't have dared do it myself, but seeing that water jug and seat suspended like that was so impressive and reassuring. 👏
What shelves are compatible with these? Thank you in advance.
@@Baibakov88following for the answer too. Also curious how to install a shelf. Floating shelves?
I have used these and they work great. A bit pricey for what they are but the convenience and minimal wall damage are worth it
I just installed 8 pictures using these. They are perfect. Thanks for sharing on this video as I was not aware of this product.
I found these at Lowes a few years ago and started using them to hang everything ever since. They're really sturdy & really easy. Plus the holes they leave are so tiny that you can barely see them
I was hoping you would overload them to the point the hook bent and/or the drywall failed. It would also be interesting to see how well they work in 3/8" drywall. It looks like the hooks are longer than that, and if you hit a stud, the hook would not be fully seated into the wall. Overall, I'm not surprised at their capability. It's very hard to tear drywall paper, and when hanging typical loads, it's almost a pure sheer force the hook has to resist. Of course, the further out from the wall the load is (like the neck of the water bottle), the more likely the hook will pop out of the wall. I have't used these yet, but I'm definitely going to next time I hang pictures on drywall.
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It’s a ad, not allowed to show it failing
My thoughts too!
other channels do well done comparison testing without restrictions.
Just used the 45lb version to hang a 25 lb mirror above my fireplace (went extra out of caution). The stud was about 8 inches off center and would’ve work. Super easy to install and feels solid!
If only just this past week! My bathroom wall is a mess with drywall screws and my attempts! Omygosh what a mess - I have lost my once level eye. I really hate getting old, sigh. But now there's this ~ yippy ~ cuz I've got 2 mirrors & a clock to go....thank you so very much! {can't wait for the shirt to arrive} Keep cranking out these ever helpful vids. Who knows what you'll fix in my world next....
So glad you found this useful! And best of luck with the mirrors and clock - I'm sure you'll enjoy using these. Thanks for getting the shirt too!
Looks great, my main worry is how well they hold up over time and potentially working their way loose
Same. But I think that's why the claw curves down like that. It keeps it from working loose.
@@DanKaschel I have some for poster on my wall they work very well
the metal that they're made out of is really hard. i've used a few of these and every single time i picked one up I notice how hard of a metal it is made of.
Who else was cringing every time Nils hung up the heavy weights 😳? Thank you my friend for showcasing this wonderful product.
I'd like to see if they fail after holding that weight for a week
Or a few months really
We ended up testing that on accident because we left all of these on that wall for over a week while we went through the video editing and approval process. I didn’t want to have to put it all back up again if I needed to get more footage. When we finally took everything down after all that time, nothing had moved even a tiny bit. I was impressed. People in the comments are saying they’ve left heavy things up for over a year but I’m still new to these so my experience is shorter.
@@LRN2DIYwow thanks 👌🏻
@@LRN2DIY drywall screws and holders have always been such a pain for me, this is something I could definitely use 💯
I'm hoping they last quite a bit longer as I'm going to use them for my 2 curtain rods as well as the mirrors I stated before. The more I looked around the room and spotted things that I've been putting off because I didn't want to drill & sink drywall screws I got all excited with the new hope of these new fangled gadgets! They might show a little but that's what duct tape's for - kidding. 🎉🎉
I'd argue that the strength of these depends more on the quality of your drywall than anything else. It doesn't matter how much these are rated for if the drywall itself is poor quality. And most people in apartments using these have pretty bad quality drywall.
Yes exactly! Most drywall isn't going to be super strong and I wouldn't trust hanging more than 25lbs on mine.
that's my issue with my walls :(
That statement would apply to anything... you just stated the obvious.
@@aguinchico6536 It's also just a ridiculous, useless thing to write without testing it. For the 15 lb one, even if 3M tested it in "good" drywall they would've put in some safety factor, rather than having a literal exact maximum of 15 lb in perfect conditions and failure at 15.1 lb.
I don't know about quality of drywall but I worry just about the inherent brittleness of drywall. If any part of it breaks, the stuff around it is susceptible to breaking with it. I wouldn't trust these to hold up anything valuable. Coat racks or cheap picture frames are fine, but I would not mount a tv or game console for instance.
These are great, quick, reusable and minimal wall damage. The only issue I have is being careful to not pull outward on the hanger. For example, take a picture that has the typical wire on the back that you need to hook onto the hanger. In trying to hook it and adjust the picture, you can pull outward accidentally and the hanger can start to pull out of the wall. So just be careful of that.
Just found the great gift for my wife who loves redecorating and moving pictures around so my walls look like swiss cheese. 😊
Still love my plastic "corkscrew" wall anchors for mounting things other than pictures that stand off the wall like TV mounts, though.
lololol
Just ordered a package from Amazon for our new build that my wife has a bunch of paintings and pictures she wants me to hang. These look like they're going to save me a lotta time and trouble. Good stuff, Thanks.
Nice! I hope you love them!
You can count on tat! The holes will be small every time she wants the pictures just a little different. 25 seconds turns into a fun Saturday afternoon.
Seems like a great alternative option for those hanging pictures or anything that can attach to a hook, but for shelves and other objects, wall anchors are still needed.
These are amazing, I used them to hang my 3'x4' acoustical panels (one Claw for each) in my home studio a few months ago and they're still holding up great!
Foam panels? You may have been better off using velcro command strips.
@@DaveSimkus No, wood and rockwool.
Was hoping to see something like this actually. Gonna use these for sure!
I was just thinking about using them for the same reason... these still holding on? I'm a little worried about panels falling down onto equipment etc.
@@SaschaB82 So far they're holding up great, I haven't had a pronlem with the Claws. Although I would highly recommend you use 2 Claws per panel, I only used one in the center and it's a pain to level them back once I accidentally move one.
The removal damage of the drywall anchor could be less if you cut off the face of the anchor and tap it inward, but would still be similar to the screw repairwise. Seem like a nice easy to use product, especially if you like to move your wall decor around. Will definitely check them out, thanks for the video recommendation.
Patching anchor damage is incredibly easy though. The hard part is texture matching.
Good stuff. I've been using Ook hangers for what seems like ever. Not as simple since you still need (or should use) a hammer to install. They have ones that hold up to 200lbs I believe.
Thats crazy!
Would have been nice if you had overstressed the hangers until they failed.
I really LOVE to see simple new designs that rethink old assumptions and then win against a long lineage of slightly misdirected technological refinement.
In my personal re-engineering hall of fame, this class of drywall anchor joins the nine-block four-way forklift pallet and that newfangled late-twentieth-century wheels-on-luggage concept.
Questioning assumptions for the win!
This is amazing! Looking for a way to hang shelves in a dorm where you can't nail or screw into the wall but you can use tacks. Bet this would work and easy to cover up
Interesting video Nils. Could you maybe do a fololow up and judge them after they've been hanging a while? Ok, maybe not the chair as I'm guessing you'll be wanting to use that! How much sag over time? And what about adding 10% to see what, if any, affect a little extra weight has over time?
Edit... should have read the comments first (including yours!)... 🙂
Of course not. 3M paid him for the video. So of course he’s not going to criticize them (or actually hang something the way a normal person would. Using those little steel cables totally changes the stress points). If you hung a heavy mirror with these, guarantee they’d fail after a few weeks.
It'd be a gamechanger if they came out with a line of these claws that connect nicely with a keyhole slot on the bottom of a lot of electronics devices and clocks and such.
That would be EPIC.
Totally agree!!!!
The thing I'd love to see these for would be for the VR lighthouses for something like the Valve index... Might be a better temporary option than like, Tripods.
I’m a fan of these. Best solution I’ve seen for easily hanging heavy objects. Even cooler is the set that comes with foam location finders. They are these little v shaped guys with double sided adhesive. The adhesive on the wall side is stronger. You stick them on the back of your object where the wire ends up when taut and then when you’ve found the spot you want to hang it, you hold the item next to the wall so that the foam Vs touch the wall. The Vs then remain in the wall and point to the spot or spots for the hangers to be pressed in. They are awesome.
I NEED THESE RIGHT NOW! My walls are made from plaster so weak I've even had anchors failing to hold my electric heater but I haven't dared hanging mirrors. I'm going to give these a try!
Will these work with plaster and wood lath walls? If so, millions of people can use them who have older homes.
I have had like 5 paintings fall off the walls because I was using the 3M sticky tape. I love building furniture and doing home repairs - my least favorite thing is hanging pictures!! haha
These look like a God send - I'm going to buy 100 of them! My only thought is - will they work with all types of paintings? You may need to install a small wire on the back of the painting to make sure that it can get on the hook. Still, that's a small concern. Thanks!!
These are very good, we have a 45lbs mirror held by two 25lbs version and it has had no issues for last 3 years. I have the 65lbs version but I have not used them yet.
What's the quality of your walls? mine are poor quality and I haven't dared hanging up mirrors
What I'd love is to see a test where you put the hangers to the limit. Not just "can it hang what it says it can" but "how much can it hold before it fails, and what damage will failure cause?"
Or, if a product says it is rated for X, you should expect it to hold X with a bit of safety margin.. Seems reasonable huh? An idea would be to test them in different types of wall (e.g. cheapest drywall/plasterboard), one that is very old or has been water damaged or something and see if they still hold. But loading up past the rated amount is kinda pointless. If you want more load: go the next size up which is rated for it.
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I was thinking of it, but then you're pretty much risking to ruin your walls and floor by doing that. I can understand not anybody would want to try it out
@@ReggieVdz just buy some plasterboard and build a mock wall to test.
the coat hangers?
I still am amazed that many people don’t know about these yet. I’ve been using them for a few years now and they’re the out perform traditional sheet rock anchors with minimal damage
Amazing video, amazing product, wow. Would be neat if there was a way to use these to mount a TV.
Impressive. Seems very useful for decorations or other things that won't be handled regularly.
Noting beats screwing into a stud if you really want to bear some weight though. Just don't make the mistake of using screws themselves as the hanger for anything heavy. Most cheap common screws (decking screws, drywall screws ect.) are very bard and brittle. Strong lengthwise, but doesn't take much to snap them with perpendicular load. That's incidentally why nails are still the go-to for any structural work since they are much softer and will bend long before they snap. Use a proper hook or other mount into studs if you want to hang shelves or want to hang heavy stuff in a workshop/garrage. Then the sky is the limit - and it's a great way to utilize limited space effectively
I would love to see something similar for hanging shelves or curtain rods….it is a nightmare to deal with these in older buildings with uneven spacing of studs, hidden pipes or wires in illogical locations.
In my 38 year old concrete block building, there are mostly metal studs but all of sudden one side of a window has wood framing. NUTS!
While I would also love to see something similar for hanging shelves or curtain rods, I don't think it's possible. These rely on almost direct downward force (similar in concept to how the 3M adhesive strips work). The problem I see with something like a shelf (and to a lesser extent a curtain rod) is the weight is being pulled not only down, but outwards as well, and the longer the distance something sticks out from the wall (in the case of a shelf for instance) the more force it's able to put on the drywall/hook (ie, leverage and fulcrum stuff).
I mean he did show a hook attachment that would work well for curtain rods in the picture. Worth a shot!
Do these work with plaster walls?
Can these be driven into plaster lath walls and would they hold?
super interesting. I just wonder if eventually little cracks would form between the points and lead to a failure. I would love to convert to these for minor pictures but I think if i had something expensive and/or heavy i would chicken out.
Silly question, will these work on plaster walls too?
Gtreat video, thanks for posting, I do have one question. What is the name of the heated and cooling seat you used for the 65lb test =)?
What brand is that chair? I’d love to make one an office chair myself lol. Great video by the way, you sold me on these
Thanks for taking time out to review and compare these wall mounting options. 👊🏾✨
I bought a set of these from Costco a while back, only to learn later that 3M says you can't use them on textured walls. Textured walls is all we get in this part of the country, it seems. It's just how the builders are doing the interiors.
I think the reason it says not to use on textured walls is because the flat side won't sit flush with the wall so the hooks won't go in all the way. You could just use a pencil to outline the 3M hook, then sand that small area flat and then use it fine.
@@DaveSimkus I thought about that, and I suppose if I'm putting holes in my wall anyway, it's not too big of a deal to do that.
Please tell us more about the air conditioned chair...
It's a middle seat from a Tesla Model X. I found it in the local classifieds and it is actually ventilated, not air conditioned, just like any ventilated seat in a car. I bought it to turn it into a chair for my office and/or wood shop and I have a rolling base that I'll need to weld it to and then connect a battery for power. Should be pretty cool when it's done!
Damn, sounds intriguing@@LRN2DIY
Thank you for creating this channel. It has taught me a lot and it's just plain awesome. Warm (🥶🥶) regards from Sweden.
I have some of these Claws myself and they are indeed fantastic for hanging pictures and the like. But if you want to hang cabinets or very heavy TVs and such and can't for some reason just bolt into studwork (which is always preferable), a GeeFix wall anchor will hold 270 kilos in just drywall. This is because it clamps the wall with a gigantic plastic arm that goes inside the wall but is still easy to install. The Claws are fantastic for what they are suited for but they can't come close to replacing a GeeFix. We're talking up to 600 lbs / 270 kilos for *one* anchor. If anything fails at that point it's the wall itself.
I can’t even fathom how that’s possible, I’d be so scared looking at one anchor holding up a TV…
@@Skyhigh91100 Yeah I certainly wouldn't use just one Geefix for a TV, I'd use four. But the point is that one anchor is claimed to hold 270 kilos if the weight is pulling straight down the wall, so four of them would hold just about anything. The wall itself would probably fail before the anchors did, as noted. Even an enormous 98 inch TV weighs no more than 60 kilos, so four Geefixes would get the job done, even if you couldn't bolt into a wall stud (which is always the better option if it's an option).
Those things are pretty cool! As long as they aren't ridiculously priced, then it's a no brainer.
they are cool, but . . . . . ......check out the prices for this small piece of metal - I'll wait til they start making them over-seas(China) etc . . . . . ...........
They are expensive, but not outrageous. If all you need are a few things hung, you can spend $10 on cheaper (quality) alternatives and have a crapload left over, or you can spend $15 on ~9 of these, and get the job done. Either way is correct, but I suspect the 3M product has a lot less hassle on average.
@TomMcDonaldatYahooDotCom too late they are already out there sold at ChinaMart.😂
I like the anchors. I am really interested to know what is this chair? 😅 looks gorgeous. What is this chair?
If you put ten 60LB anchors side by side can you mount two 300LB linebackers on the wall?
I have these and I love them... Great for external walls if you don't want to penatrate he vapor barrier... Just hard to find in my area.
Seems a great product
I may lack imagination, but I don't anticipate hanging an office chair or a water cooler bottle from a hook any time soon.
What I'd like to see is some version of this that will hold up shelf brackets.
What do you recommend for Plaster walls?
Do you know if these can be used as easily with (lath and) plaster rather than drywall?
I have used standard picture hooks that are very inexpensive and very secure. I think picture hooks just leave one hole to putty over and paint instead of 2 or 6. You can get a kit of 330 picture hooks for less than the price of 10 claw hangers. So, I don't know if the claw hangers are really worth it. All you are saving is the use of a small hammer.
Yeah, I agree. Typical picture hooks have one small nail and a hook that hangs down, sitting flush against the wall for leverage or a plate that surrounds the nail with the same function. Easy in, easy out, and only one hole. You can even pull them out with your bare hands if needed.
These would be helpful for teachers to hang picture frames in the classroom too.
Anything out there like this for plaster walls? Or would these work?
So do they work on ancient old plaster walls? Plaster over wire mesh and wood lathe.
I use these to hang acoustic panels on the wall and it works perfectly.
Great video. To be extra safe would you also think that if i added 8 extra 3m command velcro tapes to hang up a 16kg mirror on a drywall ? Plus this 3m claw.
These are great for anything that's bigger/heavier that cant be mounted with tape. from small picture frames, to huge fancy frame Portraits. The best part is, they reusable. You can remove them and patch the little holes with barely any Spackle/mud.
Wow that’s awesome. Beats the traditional picture hanger.
Some really good feedback questions. But we would mostly agree to using them on small to medium size pictures and such. Think I will order some today.
What an amazing product cheers for sharing
I'm watching this at 2:15 am trying not to laugh and wake everyone up. His flow was brilliant.
Thanks for the video! I just bought a couple packs of 15lb Claws for my mom's new apartment.
I've been using these exclusively to hang stuff in my new house for the past 3 years. Never had a problem and they are much less destructive than traditional picture hangers. The only downside is that they're pricey.
I wish you had shown the whole process for using the foam chevrons for getting the exact spot. That is where they really tend to shine. It is much, much easier to get pictures lined up correctly with these than with a nail.
Another great video. Keep up the good work. A bit pricey for me...but 3M is ALWAY$ very "proud" of their stuff.
Definitely not the cheapest option out there but they are pretty good.
There's a huge difference between a static load and a dynamic load. These are for static loads. If your load moves or is put on and off a number of times or the load is "plonked" on, then you need a different system.
I agree. These are designed for heavy pictures and mirrors, not for hanging heavy cables over and over, or things like that.
I never knew that, thank you 👌🏻
@LRN2DIY yes, I'm sure some people will try and use them for the wrong thing and be disappointed. Like putting a bicycle on and off each day or a shelf with a leveraged load. You've done a good job saying what they are designed for and showing how to gently load them. Well done.
Never heard of them. Now that is a neat product!
New product to me. Thanks for the well documented demo.
Thank you, this is going to make this so much easier and cheaper
Amazing yet simple engineering.
It's taken this long for some genius to figure this out! 🤔!
Was hoping you would overload them to test the ranges. Probably can a take a bit more and what does it look like to fail
So rental friendly, will they hold the wait for a ling time? How long did he peave it hanging?
Thanks. This was very helpful to hang my Atlanta Falcon posters in my room
Wow, those are pretty neat. Curious what the long term experiences are.
If you do a follow up video, please include ways to push them into the drywall that someone with weaker or arthritic thumbs could use. I imagined getting them started & then tapping with a small hammer?
That would be helpful for me, too.
Good video! Nice to see a new product in this category. Unfortunately the 3M Claw is far more expensive than alternatives. Screw-in drywall anchors are less than $1 each. The nail-in anchors that use the tiny pins are about $2 each (and, like the Claw, leave barely-visible holes). The Claw is nearly $4 each at my local Home Depot. The Claw looks easy and convenient but is it worth 2-4X the price of alternatives?
If I'm need two or three to hang a spice rack on my newly-painted kitchen wall -- yes, absolutely. It's well worth $20 if it it go easy, do the job, and last as long as the alternatives.
I can see where a professional in the trade who uses dozens on each job might react differently -- but I suspect that isn't the target market of this product.
I discovered these 1-2yrs ago and they're amazing!
I have used these. I only had issues on one wall that had really low quality thin drywall.
Looks like these could fill a lot of uses, I've been using "monkey hooks" for many years that are even easier to use and make less holes and can hold a lot of weight but probably not as much on the high end as these. Like the hooks though these can't help you install a towel rack or other items that are made for a screw so you still need drywall anchors sometimes, I prefer molly bolts for that.
Yes. After time. Yipes. Maybe I will try it in my garage.
Any thoughts on how these would do in an RV???
Defferent brand. ... But a few years ago, I bought the 'same' hooks/hangers under the name Ook Hook. They still are hanging. (I have no idea what size drywall I have, 1/2" or what.)
2:10 it is not recommended to put the hook over a pre-existing hole. The structural integrity of the drywall is weakened by that hole.
These are awesome!! I didn’t even know these existed!! Will come in super handy as a renter!
Ps. Would these work as a way to secure a furniture wall anchor? Or possibly a way to install smaller rear speakers to the wall for HT but without leaving big screw holes?
Thanks 🎉
I used one of these to hang a mirror. I was so nervous but its been a year and it hasnt moved.
Thanks for sharing. A lot of folks are asking about their longevity so this is great info!
RUclips couldn't recommend me this video a month ago when I was boring huge drywall anchors into my rental to hang a TV?!
Will these work to hold up speakers in a home theater room with a sub blasting? 🤔
The one problem I've found with stuff like this is that "quick and easy" picture hangers tend to stick out too far for most picture frames to seat correctly. I've found the simple nail or screw to be the most reliable solution for pocture hanging.
I've been influenced. Ordering these hooks right now 😂 thanks for the video
Will these hold up bookshelves? Mine tend to wobble on the carpet and need some way to keep them stable from the weight and attached to the 3/8 drywall of the wall behind them.
Yes, but how long will that stay up?
I don't think anything heavier than a plasma TV will ever be hung in any home, for the rest of time. But owning a plasma TV made me an expert in hanging things on drywall. If it's heavier than a framed diploma, no matter what it is, I use 3/16 lag bolts and put it right into at least one stud. They're sold everywhere.
We still need easy anchors or screws for things like shelves, but these are a good alternative for hanging pictures, and decorative mirrors, I suppose.
I don't care about time.
If I want something done right I'm not gonna be stingy with my time.
I don't care about the need to own tools either. I'm of of those people who will prefer to own various tools, because they often serve more than 1 purpose.
What I do care about is reliability. If I'm hanging something on my wall it usually means It's precious to me. I need to be sure it'll stay on the wall. Not on the floor.
That said this gizmo looks sturdy and reliable. I'll try to get my hands on of these and see how they perform on my walls
Wow, I've never seen these before. They're awesome!
Going to Lowe’s or HD to buy. Thanks for testing!
They work so well! Love these things
amazing, what about us with plaster walls?
Hey buddy, would you recommend the 3m picture hangers for bathroom mirrors?
We've been using this for awhile for photos, mirrors, etc. Anything you need to hang but not anchor (screw) into a wall; they're great!
I was waiting for the load holding comparison of the screw in a stud, vs. drywall anchor vs. 3M claw. The video stopped about 3 minutes before it was done. As to what is left over, if I have to open a tube of putty, it doesn’t matter if I am repairing two small holes or one screw hole. Same amount of work.
I get what you're saying. I don't believe these will outperform a screw into a stud, for example, as far as sheer load but it's more about sizing these for the load you know you'll need to support and then these make it really easy.
As for the putty, that's sometimes true, sometimes not. If you have a larger hole from a drywall anchor, it often requires two coats and some sanding to make it look normal, whereas these don't. Again, these aren't perfect for every situation but they're super convenient for many situations. For some people, drywall anchors or screws in studs are going to be the way to go and that's great too. This is just another option that some will really want to use.