Timeline for What are cheap ways to build strong shelves with a large span?
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| Jul 2 at 16:11 | comment | added | pwrgreg007 | If the rebar has to be pounded in so hard that the end is rounded over, that's not good. I may also try a lubricant like Vaseline instead of soap. | |
| Jul 2 at 16:08 | comment | added | pwrgreg007 | I am doing something similar, working on putting floating shelves in our living room, three to the left and three to the right of a "bumpout" which surrounds the TV. I have already drilled three holes per shelf into the studs. Each stud will have three holes so shouldn't compromise structural integrity too much. The shelves may hold a few books but mostly lightweight items like picture frames & knickknacks. The problem I'm running into is that the #4 rebar is over 1/2 inch. I am grinding down the high ridges but they're still at least 13mm. I am going to try a 13mm bit and I'll update this. | |
| Jan 16, 2013 at 21:00 | comment | added | Steven | Interesting idea, but I think you are right in that this could present a structural problem with this many large holes in the studs of supporting walls | |
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| Jan 16, 2013 at 2:26 | history | answered | user11109 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |