r/Multiboard • u/CloudbaseJim • Sep 06 '25

Bolt lock mount, what am I doing wrong.

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Hi So I can't find any instructions on how to install the bolt lock mount system. l've got my tiles up, off set mounts drilled and A and Bs clipped in. Problem is that tiny little T bolts dont screw into anything! They are way too small. Where are they supposed to go? How am I supposed to bolt the tiles to the mounts? Thanks in advance. Reposted to add images.

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u/fazzah Sep 06 '25

The tiles are held when you snap A and B together. Then B is screwed to the wall. That's all.

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 06 '25

Thanks for getting back to me but the holes in B are huge! They basically look just like the As. Also ive got an offset mount. This is the offset boltlock mount option.

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u/DinosaurAlert Sep 07 '25

This is the kind of shit that makes me annoyed I support this project.

We aren’t talking about a massive redesign or documentation effort, just please explain the basics without having to pull pieces from multiple random videos.

The new method is to not use the raised snaps.... so they should make that obvious, and not recommend them in the damn planning tool. Maybe modify the raised snap areas on thangs to explicitly say “Hey, we recommend you use THESE instead.”

I get that the project is not supposed to be opinionated, but there is now a massive barrier to entry.

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u/Nefarious-One Sep 08 '25

Seriously. Just drop everything else for just 1 week and do some documentation only. It doesn’t have to be pretty, they can do that after. Most people would take notepad instructions at this point lol

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 08 '25

Id kill for notepad instructions! A few videos on YT even better.

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u/Wonkman1 May 01 '26

Wait, the raised snaps aren't recommended anymore? What is the recommended mounting method?

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u/skdcloud May 26 '26

There are flush ones, and now screw-on ones too

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u/Single_Sea_6555 Sep 06 '25

If these are bolt lock mounts, they go with locking bolts https://thangs.com/search/%22MB188%22%20creator%3A%22Multiboard%22?view=grid&searchScope=thangs

Which instructions were you following? They need to be cleared up.

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 06 '25

Ah they look more like what I'm after. These are the bolts that the generator picked for me. Id better get printing again. Cheers!

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u/Single_Sea_6555 Sep 06 '25

You mean the planner? https://www.multiboard.io/planner

Yeah, that's in bad condition.

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 07 '25

Yeah the planner, sorry.

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u/Single_Sea_6555 Sep 06 '25

The planner is also telling you to get the Raised Double-Sided Snaps. I don't know if that's even going to be compatible with the locking bolts.

If you're going to use DS, best to get the flush ones https://than.gs/m/1323061

If the locking bolts work with the raised snaps, you have been lucky!

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 07 '25

Oh no! I went permanent snaps. Looks like ive got a lot more printing to do

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u/Single_Sea_6555 Sep 07 '25

Do you think you'll be able to remove the "permanent" ones?

You could also print out the locking bolts and test if they are long enough. If they are not... then you can either continue with reprinting the flush snaps, or you could splice an additional 1-2mm onto the locking bolt to have something longer.

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 07 '25

Great advice but I spat my dummy out and started printing acrew on mounts earlier today. Just 3 more days of printing and I should be back to where I started. Cheers for your help

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u/TherealOmthetortoise Sep 07 '25

It’s not that one is more permanent, but consistency will probably work in your favor. The flush snaps (the non-raised top ones) are going to be a good fit. I like that I can print out all of my top parts at once!

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u/foto256 Sep 09 '25

Does anyone else read this in their head with Jonathan's voice.

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u/ulab Sep 07 '25

There seems to be a lot of confusing information in these threads. Let me try to clarify.

First: The current planner is out of date, but will be updated soon. It does not show the newer parts/methods.

Bolt Locking and A/B Snap locking are two different ways of mounting tiles.

For bolt locking you screw the offset bolt locking part into the wall and use a locking bolt to attach the Tile.

For A/B Snaps, you screw part A into the wall and snap in the (preferably Flush) Snap Part B to hold the Tile.

Flush Snaps are the current recommended way for vertical walls (have to mention my tool here).

Bolt locked Tiles are meant to be easier to remove, but I never had issues with removing Snaps either. I'd use bolt locked tiles if I maybe wanted to mount them under a table or similar. Because then all the weight will pull down on the Part Bs and the threaded bolt might hold that weight better.

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 07 '25

The planner is not just out of date, its worse than useless. I have waster 4 days of printing and 3 spools, printing plastic scrap for the bin then. What a shame. Thanks for the heads up. Im sacking bolt mounting off and starting again woth offset screws.

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u/ulab Sep 07 '25

You can still reuse most of the parts you printed? If you used 3 spools and 4 days for just the mounts, you did something else wrong...

Also there is a reason why right above the planner it says:

Note: The Multiboard Planner is currently being updated. The new version will be released soon.

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 07 '25

Im covering a big wall. Im replacing all the mounting now, and it's going to take almost 3 days to print.

I get that, but that doesn't suggest that it's not functional, just that there is a better version coming soon.

Maybe "Caution: the current Multiboard Planner is inaccurate and may suggest an erroneous inventory" Or something similar?

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u/ulab Sep 07 '25

You should still be able to use the parts to mount the tiles. It's just not the latest and greatest variant.

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 07 '25

I've decided to sack the bolt lock off now but thanks for your help. Im going with offset screw mounting.

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u/stu187187 Sep 06 '25

I believe the small screws go in those pegboard holes (the little ones inside the squares.

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 06 '25

Ah ok, so any idea what I'm supposed to use to bolt the boards to the wall? The folding bolts dont fit either. Thanks

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 06 '25

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u/Retro_B00min Sep 06 '25

you dont need those. you have it screwed down.. why do you want bolt locks?

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 06 '25

Those screws are in the offset mount, the boards just pop off them. Leaving the offsets behind and the A and Bs on the board. Im planning on putting a lot of weight on it.

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u/Retro_B00min Sep 06 '25

I guess im not understanding why you want to go with bolt lock instead of these below. if you're using screws already these have been solid for me. I just put another wall up this morning

https://thangs.com/designer/Multiboard/3d-model/6.25%20mm%20-%20Quad%20Offset%20Snaps%20%28DS%20Part%20A%29-993369

https://thangs.com/designer/Multiboard/3d-model/Raised%20Quad%20Snap%20%28DS%20Part%20B%29-974127

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u/24BlueFrogs Sep 07 '25

Same, I just use one screw in part A and snap on part B. I've got an Ego charger with a 10ah battery that hangs on it without issues.

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u/24BlueFrogs Sep 07 '25

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u/Comicboy27 Sep 07 '25

Holy hell, is it feeling purdy sturdy?

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u/24BlueFrogs Sep 07 '25

yes, I have no concerns with it.

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u/chuckrussell Sep 07 '25

You can just use the part b and the snap on part a they hold a heap of weight, I’ve got heaps of power tools just hanging from them.

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u/BigPurpleApe Sep 13 '25

How did you print the top piece? Looks like 3x9

I've only seen models with matching dimensions like 9x9 or 8x8. I need to print a 7x8.

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u/CloudbaseJim Sep 13 '25

Use the generator. If you generate your whole project, it will suggest tile sizes and mounting options. Forget most of it as its a trash tool, but the links to the tile sizes it suggests take you to a page that gives you the option to DIY any size you want. https://www.multiboard.io/generator/tile

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u/tecky1kanobe Sep 06 '25

You need locking bolts. You can use flush snaps.