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simple one-piece, 90-degree-bend shelf brackets are
visually unobtrusive. For greatest strength, however,
choose brackets with an additional diagonal support.
In either case, it's best to attach the bracket's
longer arm to the wall and use the shorter arm to
support the shelf. For long shelves, attach a bracket
at least every 48 inches. For heavy loads, increase the size of your
brackets and decrease the spacing between them. |
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 Attach the
brackets to wall studs whenever possible. Save time by
using an electronic stud finder to locate the studs. For
extremely heavy loads, attach a bracket to every stud
along the entire span of shelving. |
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 To attach
shelf brackets to masonry walls, use plastic concrete
anchors and screws. Attach one shelf bracket every 24
inches -- every 16 inches for heavy loads. |
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 Level the
shelf brackets with a carpenter's level. If necessary,
hold the level on a straight 2x4 for shelf spans that are
longer than the 3- or 4-foot length of the level. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Building a Closet Organizer
Building Utility Shelves
Constructing a Built-In Shelving Unit
Installing Adjustable Brackets
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