Lurkesalot t1_j2d0ltk wrote on December 31, 2022 at 9:30 AM Reply to Hanging 15 lbs child from a 1x6 over head. Which supports more downward force - screwing horizontally into the 1” edge, or vertically straight up into the 6” face? by Jolly-Performer Definitely the bracket if you can rig something up. If you add molding around the entry, it's gonna take way more time, and you'll be anchoring to something held on by finishing nails as opposed to screws. Permalink 6
Lurkesalot t1_j2d0ltk wrote
Reply to Hanging 15 lbs child from a 1x6 over head. Which supports more downward force - screwing horizontally into the 1” edge, or vertically straight up into the 6” face? by Jolly-Performer
Definitely the bracket if you can rig something up. If you add molding around the entry, it's gonna take way more time, and you'll be anchoring to something held on by finishing nails as opposed to screws.