![]() ![]() Next, follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the brackets onto the wall, screwing them into the wall studs for maximum support and using a level to ensure they are straight. To install floating shelves, start by measuring and marking the desired location on the wall using a measuring tape, pencil, and level to ensure the marks are straight. It can also be a fun DIY project for those who enjoy home improvement. Installing floating shelves is a relatively straightforward process that can be completed with just a few tools and materials. Aside from adding a stylish decorative touch to your home, they help you free up space and keep your home a bit more tidy. These shelves appear to "float" on the wall without visible brackets or supports, creating a sleek and minimalist aesthetic. Aside from this one minor gripe, this is an excellent shelf bracket that can help you DIY your own folding workbench solution.When it comes to adding storage and display space to your home, floating shelves can be a versatile and modern storage option. Both latches have to be engaged at The same time and that’s way easier if you are doing it on the shelf versus the wall. That would have been a better way to design this product, because how it is now makes folding the shelf awkward if they are spaced far apart. One minor gripe is that in the product photos, the longer side of the bracket is shown as the side the shelf mounts on, but really that’s the side that mounts to the wall/anchor point. And when fully extended the bracket forms a perfect 90° L shape. It’s Rated to hold up to 330 pounds, though I think this limit is for both brackets in tandem and not one at a time.Įach pair of brackets comes with numerous mounting holes on each side of the bracket, top and bottom. ![]() This is basically a folding shelf bracket via a mechanical push button spring loaded switch. Very heavy duty folding shelf bracket, well-constructed and good for professional/home shop use. Aside from this one minor gripe, this is an excellent shelf bracket that will save you time and money if you DIY your own folding workbench solution. ![]() And although this one is smaller than the 16inch bracket, it’s rated for more load.Įach pair of brackets comes with numerous mounting holes on each side of the bracket, top and bottom. It’s Rated to hold up to 345 pounds, though I think this limit is for both brackets in tandem and not one at a time. It also works via a mechanical push button spring loaded switch. This is basically the little brother of the larger folding shelf bracket. Overall, this is a great space saving solution for smaller rooms. It is perfect to pull a chair in front of it and put a laptop on. It is better than keeping a table all the time and occupying valuable real estate in small spaces. The brackets are heavy and seem sturdy, but the push mechanism tends to get stuck while folding down, perhaps it needs some grease. I am using this to create an extra working space in the gameroom. To remedy this, I will change the table top material and pick up 2X8 solid wood boards and cut it to make 2-3 pieces of 4 ft boards attached together. I did run into trouble with my choice of table top (plyboard, black top) as it is rather hollow and the screws attached to the table top showed some tendency to come off from the bracket especially in the back with some weight applied. To this end, I first installed the brackets to the wall and then the table top to the brackets. I used a laser level to drill the pilot holes so that the brackets can be at the same level. It is rather tricky to install with DIY skills because you need to find the studs and install the brackets at the same height so that your tabletop can be even. I am using 3 inch ones to go to the stud, and 1 inch to the table top. It doesn’t come with screws so you would need to get your own screws that go to the table top and to the wall (4 holes on each side of the bracket). The 16 inch L brackets are meant for holding shelves, but are strong enough to accommodate a light duty table top, still adhering to use and weight limitations.
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