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Installing the Oxford Anchor 14

So install was a pain.  Drilling concrete is never easy. Besides a pencil/Sharpie, earplugs, a level (if wall mounted), pliers, gloves, glasses, etc, you will probably need to acquire: -  A decent 1/2" hammer drill.  A rotary hammer is better, but expensive.  Consider renting one, it may make life easier. -  Masonry bits in various sizes from 1/8" through 3/4".  Why so many bits?  Several reasons: -  You need the smaller sizes because nobody in their right mind will try to drill a 3/4" hole in concrete straight off.  Start with a very small pilot hole and work up slowly. -  Masonry bits can wear out quickly.  You may need two or three of the smaller sizes to get four holes. -  The bracket fasteners are 16mm.  They will not quite fit into a 5/8" hole, and DO NOT try and tap them in or they will deform and/or come apart.  They will fit and tighten in a 3/4" hole if you cannot find the requisite 16m...