Walls – Should I use a screw or anchor bolt to hold a metal box to the wall

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Which type of bolt is best for securing a metal box to a wall to prevent it being pulled away: Screw Bolt or Anchor Bolt?

And by Screw Bolt I mean this:

Screw bolt

And by Anchor Bolt I mean this:

Anchor bolt
(source: northerntool.com)

Best Answer

I'm old school: I still use lags and shields. They "never" pull out when installed properly.

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