TV cabinet (BESTA) hanging on the wall, is using the suspension rail.
Similar to METOD kitchen.. you just need the cheese head screws (not CSK flat head), 2 inches screws and 50mm wall plug is sufficient. The weight is distributed among 10-15 screws so each one take less than 10kg.

Easy to remember,
GSB = B for Bang = got impact
GSR = R for reverse = only reversible, no impact (cannot bang)

GSB 180 should be better idea. The 120 is light duty.

GBH = B H = Bang Harder?

This post has been edited by yushin: Nov 26 2020, 08:49 PM

GBH rotary hammer can Bang Harder

entah la.

like pc parts, they release so often so many varieties that after so many years I don't follow anymore..
only when I need to get the replacement then only go read.

also less read less self poison...

Ya..besta.

hello all, got a question here.. was going to do some drilling on the wall but unsure if there is any water pipe/metal behind the wall, could anyone suggest me a tool (something like stud finder?) to do this check?

The drop-in anchor is designed for concrete material. It is not meant for brick or cement wall at all. It would not give proper grip.

The sleeve anchor most contractor just hammer in and cut the remaining bolt, but actually it is not that hard to remove if you drill to proper depth.

There are many stud and pipe detector in market nowadays. They are relatively cheap compare to labor cost

https://shopee.com.my/search?keyword=pvc%20pipe%20detector

Since many pipes are PVC, ABS or Poly, then it would require something different. You can find them in link above and they are relatively more expensive.

Anyway standard electrical and pipe routing is normally horizontally and vertically. So, if you see pipe outlet, you can guess the path generally. Avoid drilling vertically or horizontally aligned with power outlet or water outlet.

If you are new, my advise is to get a nail marker too. Only rm5-15 depend brand. Knock a small dent as your drill point.

The loose sleeve is an issue as explained. Just make sure you drill the hole with correct bits (6mm) and 2-3mm deeper than the wallplug so it can fit properly.

If the wall plug hole is not 90° into the wall, the board panel might not fit. Just tap with a mallet is ok one. But if you tap too much, the sleeve might loose too. Just to learn along the way.

M6 or 5/6 is the most common smallest size in msia. You can find them in any hw shop. M5 and below is a bit rare. 2 will be beyond tha load of besta can store and if 4, it is very strong. So if you have any mistake, even mount using 3x m6 bolt is beyond a 2x1 besta load.

This post has been edited by chamelion: Nov 27 2020, 04:46 PM

Firstly before any mounting make sure to have a spirit level.
Ideally about 80cm or so not too long, not too short will be easier to control.
Cheap one about 16-20 bucks from hardware shop, boleh pakai also lah.
But if want instaworthy tool then this one is good stuff also (going on clearance): sola spirit level


For the TV cabinet (https://www.ikea.com/my/en/assembly_instructions/besta-suspension-rail__AA-1272162-10_pub.pdf ) page 12/ step 4 describes using at least 4 screws (wall plug) mounting per unit of the besta box.
This is as per chamelion post above, just drill 6mm hole, insert wall plug 2" and use 2" screws confirm will work perfectly.


For the TV bracket technically even if you mount a 60" TV (taking Sharp LC-60LE650U Spec as example, 55.1 lb / 25.0 kg without stand 61.7 lb / 28.0 kg with stand) so no need to really use heavy duty mounting.. technically four or six 2" screws like besta style already can support because weight is very light (7kg per screw or so only). However, depending on the TV bracket mounting hole size this would impact whether u can use screw or need to figure out the sleeve anchor part.

This post has been edited by ceo684: Nov 27 2020, 03:25 PM

Update:
Got a China brand cordless drill 21V + 2 batteries (with hammer function) from local hardware shop (RM 160, shopee might be selling much cheaper but too many variations), then Bosch X33 bits, wall plugs, job done.

3M mounting tape collapsed after a day

Thanks a lot for the advices!!

Superglue can stick even a car to the billboard; but the wall paint may not hold.

this superglue or epoxy adhesive

Is GSB RE 10 starter set a good investment for home diy which include drilling hole for ceiling lights ?

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5041467/+4

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4309490/+3644 if making this kind of hole in wall you need rotary hammer.

If your ceiling light hole just a 20c coin in plaster ceiling any drill also can.

Just drill hole to install surface downlight at the ceiling, for condo any ways. Wanna DIY do .

Not the 2nd link type of hole

this is how they normally construct high rise (with concrete floor slab).

Oh on the floor slab (concrete slab).
Then recommend to get rotary hammer. Rotary hammer drill for wall plug very easy 5 second per hole effortless. Normal drill / impact drill will take u forever like 5min per hole while user pressing body weight into the drill.

Elcheapo ones from Mr DIY overheat fast and thus may not be that great if need to wait long long for it to cool off if you need like 40-50 holes done in one shot. Coz I think you would probably be installing more than one light.

Cheap decent rotary hammer one can get the Daewoo as shown by hirano post which I just replied to earlier this morning. https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=99245906

One step up is those from bigger name Stanley Hikoki Bosch Makita.
Usually cheaper to get wired tool with just the rotary hammer. Bits you won't need whole collection of them for wall plug, 5.5/6mm for #8,#10 wall plugs shud be standard and will cover most wall plug. #12 wall plug need something bigger like 6.5mm bit (this is not so commonly used IMO). For sleeve anchor aka tv bracket you can then pick up the necessary 10mm or 12mm bit later on.

For wood or metal these no need impact or hammering so chuck adapter (for smooth round shank convert to SDS plus) needed ya. This adapter 10-20 bucks only.

This post has been edited by ceo684: Dec 12 2020, 10:28 PM

For bit, just buy one you need. Not necessary to get full set. Standard wall’s screw fastener/anchor is 6mm.

Thanks for the clarification . Much appreciated