A molly or molly bolt is a combination of machine-threaded screw and hollow wall anchor used to fasten objects to plaster or gypsum board. Molly bolts are used where there is no stud behind the drywal
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…of the hollow wall. This ultimately spreads out the weight of the secured item, increasing the weight that can be secured compared to a regular bolt. Molly (fastener)…
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Figure 1 of the original patent for the molly bolt, U.S. Patent No. 2,018,251