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lilshawn:
You could just modify a toggle bolt to work with the thread of your hook. drill it out a bit and screw in your hook. you aren't going.to.be hanging 500 lbs off of it. a plastic anchor while do fine. they have a white one that has huge threads on it. probably would work the best. its especially for drywall.

shmokes:

--- Quote from: drventure on November 09, 2011, 11:33:28 am ---If you can get into the attic over the spot, i'd put up a couple of 2x4 cross braces and screw the hooks into them.

If you CAN'T get into the attic, you might try these. I used them to hang flowerboxes on the outside of my house where a stud wasn't available given the position I needed. They've held for years now.

http://www.toggler.com/products/snaptoggle/overview.php



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I have some of those, and I think they're great. But I run into the same problem. The nut threads aren't compatible with the threads on the ceiling hooks.

whammoed:
Also keep in mind some hooks come apart and can take either a wood screw or machine screw insert.
Take a look at the pic.

leapinlew:
I would either install a cross beam and do some drywall repair or put a decorative plate on the ceiling (stained wood or something) and screw into it. 

drventure:

--- Quote ---put a decorative plate on the ceiling (stained wood or something) and screw into it.
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that's actually a pretty good idea if it'll work with your kitchen

Get a decent plank of 3/4" wood, cut a decorative edge on it, route an ogee around the edge, stain it, then screw it into the rafters

Then you can screw your hanger bolts directly into it.

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