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Where can I find very strong wall brackets capable of supporting a punch bag?
I'm looking for an alternative to brackets actually made for punch bags as those available to me are very expensive. I need a bracket capable of holding a ~35kg/77lb punch bag that would be swinging ...
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Can I support a granite countertop overhang with embedded steel bars?
I have read that you can support a granite overhang (such as a bar) using 1/4" steel bars below or embedded in the rough top.
The purpose of this is to support the 16" overhang without using corbels ...
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Where to find 24" Folding Shelf Brackets? [closed]
I'm looking to hang a 43" x 30" x 1" table from a wall. I'd like to use a bracket like this.
I've been unable to find a 24" wide bracket which I've seen recommended as the proper length to support ...
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Is there any harm in using shorter shelf brackets with a deeper shelf?
I'm planning on installing Ikea shelves mounted on wall brackets (using the Antonius system). Until recently there were Antonius shelves 14 3/8 inches deep, but now they've disappeared, leaving only ...
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What kind of bracket am I looking for?
I am trying to Support a little 8x12 pre-existing roof with 4x4's. there are 2x4 plates where I am trying to support, the 4" side down. I would rather not just toenail the 4x4 to the plate, and I know ...
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What is this small L shaped bracket thing called?
I have a drawer that broke because the screw which held this little plastic piece was tightened too far and cracked it. Could someone help me identify it so that I can order another one?
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What fastener should I use to attach an aluminium bracket to a wall?
Is it OK to use a regular zinc plated screw when fastening an aluminum bracket to a wall?
It might seem like a silly question but I have heard that mixing metals in fastening applications can result ...
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How do I fit a joist in this small space?
This is a follow on question from here:
Floor joists connection to eaves
Since this question, I have been told I need 8" joists for my span and I have exposed my eaves area to see what space I've ...
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What bracing is appropriate for this shelving?
I've built a work bench by modifying some plans I found, and one part of the modification involved installing a shelf. The bench is 8' long, stable and solid, and I used 4x4x6 uprights in the back ...
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How do I install a 2 gang low voltage bracket?
Purchased varying 1 gang and 2 gang low voltage screw-in type brackets as seen here.
Upon inspection they appeared to simply sit in the wall with the the screws being screwed into the side of the dry ...
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What size of lumber should I use for the mounting rail for shelves and cabinets?
I recently scrounged some steel shelving that I'd like to hang in my garage. This used to be in an office, its for paperwork but will work great for some things in my garage.
The mounting holes on ...
