I found this yesterday when looking for a shelf bracket that would provide maximum support with minimum impact on lower level visibility.
Hi Carl,
That looks very strong. Who makes it and where can you buy them?
Neal
I added the link to my original post.
I used 92 shelf brackets to support the middle level of my layout. 92 * $54 = [:'(]
With that being said, it’s a good looking functional option. If only they were $10 or $5 each.
You’re right, they’re pricey. But you don’t need them every 16" like you probably did. I’m going to use just one in the middle of a 9.5’ span.
Houston, we have a problem!!!
“Made in USA. Not intended for use as a shelf bracket. Read description for application use.”
[:D]
I saw that. If I only used things as intended I wouldn’t have a railroad. [:D]
It’s also intended to support granite. The description says to use a 2x6 if there is no knee wall. If I need to, I’ll lag screw a 2x6 to the wall as the back member of my grid and install the bracket as they show it in their pictures.
The vertical piece of the bracket is 1/4" steel. It may not support granite as a shelf bracket, but I’m pretty sure I can build benchwork that’s lighter than granite.
Interesting. I wonder if you make a similar piece out of flat steel bar stock. Lowes shows a 4’ x 1 1/2" x .25" for $11.25. With a metal saw and a welder, you could (or a local welding shop) could make a similar bracket, sans holes. Do not know what it would cost; but you could get two brackets out of a 4’ piece of steel. These are not as big or robust as the OP’s brackets, but do they have to be?
The are rather nice, however, I use them for kitchen/island counter support where only a few are needed (generally use macthed finished wood for the corbels) . Rather pricey to do a large upper layout shelf. Install w/ #10 pan head stainless.
Expensive!
I use 20" steel brackets from Menards - 250 lb capacity, and they only cost $5.00 each…
I used several of these…
…and one of these:
The uprights are 1½" angle iron, lag-bolted to the wall studs, while the horizontal supports are 1" angle iron. The upright in the second photo is hidden by the wrap-around Masonite backdrop, but is considerably longer than those in the first photo.
Wayne
Fair comment.[:D]
Price too high
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Jason Schron has an interesting approach to using shelf brackets on his layout. You can see his version in this video about an uncoupling system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEJryNs_ptA
Joe