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How do I hang a clock that has two mounting holes using only one hook? (slrpnk.net)
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Any suggestions on how to mount this clock using only a single mounting point?

It has a pendulum so it needs to be relatively level. I tried to run a piece of wire between the holes hoping to fish a piece of string or something to create a triangle for mounting but no such luck.

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[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

wire tied to each hole. Mount from wire.

though, if you can't do that.

  1. painters tape on wall
  2. use a level to draw a line with a black marker on the tape
  3. tape on clock bracket, mark the centers of the holes by punching a small hole
  4. pull off tape on clock and apply to tape on wall
  5. line small holes with line from step 2
  6. drill and mount