Okay, I did a thing.

Yesterday I briefly outlined my plans to build a set of practice anchors in my garage.

After a quick trip to the hardware store, I got what I needed and as promised, here are some progress pics and the final result.

Some notes

• The initial plan was to use tee nuts or threaded inserts, but I wasn't able to easily get those, so the fallback was to use regular nuts and to drill a recess into the back of the board so they'd sit flush.
• There was some splintering the first time I tried to use a spade bit. Practice makes perfect!
• I expected the studs in my garage to be 16 inches apart, but they were 21.5 inches. Measure twice, cut once!
• I was today years old when I discovered a 2x4 is not 2 inches by 4 inches.

Cost breakdown (Canadian dollars):

• Fixe 316 SS Bolt Hanger 1/2" (MEC, $2.93 apiece)
• Camp 8mm Oval Steel Quicklink (MEC, $4.95 apiece)
• 1" spade bit ($8.98)
• 1/2" threaded bolt ($3.85 apiece)
• 1/2" nut ($0.26 apiece)
• Free/on-hand items:
  • Scrap wood (2x4)
  • Power drill and drill bits
  • Adjustable wrench and socket wrench
  • Deck screws
• Total: $32.96 CAD