Best method for mounting bolt hanger in wood

Hello! I just mounted a hangboard on sheet of wood that is screwed into the studs of a wall. I have some extra space on top, so I'm planning on throwing some bolt hangers in as well for anchor practice and style points. This is all indoors.

The simplest way I can I can think of doing it is to throw a screw with a washer through the hanger and into the wood backing. Does anyone see any issues with that? I know it is not the traditional means of using a proper bolt, but a bolt doesn't seem entirely necessary with this setup. Am I missing anything or is there a better way to do this?

T-nut, same as what is used to attach climbing holds to plywood.
I assume you want it to be able to take some multiple of body weight.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hillman-5-16-in-18-x-3-8-in-x-7-8-in-Stainless-Steel-Pronged-Tee-Nut-10-Pack-4150/204775325

You could get a hex head screw/lag bolt from a hardware store for $.50 or so, only like 1 inch long and 3/8" diameter (or whatever your hanger hole is). The problem with the screw would be that it wouldn't match the diameter of the hanger hole and the hanger would move around on you. But if it's really just for messing around with anchor practice then yeah just throw a screw in.

Clint Cummins wrote: T-nut, same as what is used to attach climbing holds to plywood.
I assume you want it to be able to take some multiple of body weight.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hillman-5-16-in-18-x-3-8-in-x-7-8-in-Stainless-Steel-Pronged-Tee-Nut-10-Pack-4150/204775325I

If the wood is already mounted to the wall and I don't want to take it down, is this still an option? Seems I would have to put a tee nut in the back of the wood, which was poor planning on my part.

Chase G wrote: You could get a hex head screw/lag bolt from a hardware store for $.50 or so, only like 1 inch long and 3/8" diameter (or whatever your hanger hole is). The problem with the screw would be that it wouldn't match the diameter of the hanger hole and the hanger would move around on you. But if it's really just for messing around with anchor practice then yeah just throw a screw in.

Thanks! It looks like a lag bolt is what I'm looking for.

A particular brand of heavy duty lags/screws that I like are called LedgerLok. They are a lag bolt, but not as bulky, and theoretically shouldn't destroy the wood you're installing them in as much as a classic lag bolt.

Structural screws (such as LedgerLoks) will only work if they go into a stud. They won't hold in plywood alone (or plywood backed by drywall). A 3/8 x 1" lag screw should work.

If you just want something to clip to, use screw eyes.

PRRose wrote: Structural screws (such as LedgerLoks) will only work if they go into a stud. They won't hold in plywood alone (or plywood backed by drywall). A 3/8 x 1" lag screw should work.

If you just want something to clip to, use screw eyes.

Good point. OP, you could also just go buy some Tapcons and you're good. Tapcons are designed for concrete, but they're hella strong, so just get the right size, and make sure to buy the hex head ones, not the Philip's head. I used one for a hanger in the past and into a stud and it held fine.

G L wrote: If the wood is already mounted to the wall and I don't want to take it down, is this still an option? Seems I would have to put a tee nut in the back of the wood, which was poor planning on my part.

True.  I was assuming you could easily remove it and replace it after.

As you mentioned, the lag bolt sounds good, if it goes into the stud as well.