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Hangboard Mounting HELP

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Laurie Navarrete · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2019 · Points: 0

Hello folks!

I figure I ask for help again, since last time was very helpful!

I am planning on mounting the Beastmaker 1000 above my doorway. My doorframe is 39” long. I already bought a 3/4” thick plywood and cut to size (so obviously no returns). Using a studfinder and a couple of nail tests I come to find that I only have 2 studs above the doorway—one in the center and one on the left side. The right side has a stud thats right NEXT to the doorframe because inside the room there is a switch for the lights.

I live in an apartment building and I obviously dont wanna cause any major damage. When i mount the plywood, am I just only putting in screws to the areas that have studs? Do i leave the right side empty with screws? And if I do that, would mounting the hangboard and my weight be enough support when there are no screws to the right side?

Any thoughts and/or ideas would be helpful. I’ve included pics. I put red marks on the plywood to show where I was gonna drill holes for the screws. No drilling has been done as of yet. Thank you!



Brandon.Phillips · · Portola, CA · Joined May 2011 · Points: 55

If it was me I would go back and get a longer piece of plywood, so you can mount it into all three studs.

When you ready to move, you can just remove the screws, spackle, the holes and go over them with a little touch-up paint. 

Chris Hatzai · · Bend, OR · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 909
Brandon.Phillips wrote: If it was me I would go back and get a longer piece of plywood, so you can mount it into all three studs.

When you ready to move, you can just remove the screws, spackle, the holes and go over them with a little touch-up paint. 

^^ totally.. that or offset the board and slid it down a bit so it bites into 3 studs. More function than fashion but it might work depending how far off the next stud is vs. how long the board you have is.

Wes C · · Cleveland, oh · Joined Apr 2017 · Points: 146

If you really want a no impact install you could mount it to a doorway pull up bar.

If it was me I would grab a 2x4 and mount that to the studs x2 then mount the board you have to it.  2x4 is cheaper than another sheet of plywood.

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