How many t-nuts are in a panel?

You can layout a grid pattern or drill holes randomly. Either way, don’t put any holes where the joists will be. You’ll want 100 to 250 T-nuts per sheet, the more the better. Sheets that will go at the bottom of the wall will take mostly footholds so you can install fewer T-nuts and use screw- on holds liberally.

How far apart should t-nuts be on a climbing wall?

Atomik recommends the 120 Hole T-nut pattern (Staggered). It gives you t-nuts that are 6″ apart with each column of t-nuts staggering. Our reasoning for this density is that on a home bouldering wall, space is at its premium since most are not very big.

What size tee nut do I need?

Installing T-Nuts

Screw size Diameter Screw Clearance Hole
#8-32 0.164” 13/64”
#10-24 0.190” 7/32”
1/4-20 0.250” 9/32”
5/16-18 0.313” 11/32”

What size hole do you drill for t-nuts?

7/16″
This is a 7/16″ drill bit used for all the standard climbing wall t-nuts. This is a 7/16″ drill bit used for all the standard climbing wall t-nuts.

How do you space a T-nut on a climbing wall?

T-nut holes are spaced every 8″. Start the pattern 4″ from the edge. Stack the sheets of plywood and drill t-nut holes for three or four sheets at a time.

What is the standard T slot size?

Item # Thread Size (A) Table Slot B
TE-41401 1/4-20 0.313 in8.00 mm
TE-41402 1/4-20 0.375 in10.00 mm
TE-41403 5/16-18 0.375 in10.00 mm
TE-41433 5/16-18 0.438 in12.00 mm

Do you hammer t-nuts?

Installing t-nuts. Use a hammer to get the t-nuts completely flush and seated. Make sure they are straight and flush with the surface of the plywood. There are 288 in one 4×8 sheet of plywood. Your arm will bet tired but stick with it and get them all seated correctly.

Do you hammer in T nuts?