Originally Posted By: K447
I have been known to just poke screws straight into the drywall for equipment mounting, with nary a plastic plug, but a section of wall mounted plywood makes it easier to rejigger locations as needs evolve.


I have that strip of pine running 11' across the wall above the tables, with a small shelf affixed to the top of it for mice, keyboards, lens cloths, etc. The entire assembly uses just four screws into the studs, so fewer holes to patch next time the space is rearranged.