Questions tagged [brackets]
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What are these metal strips on our garage walls for?
In a brick outdoor garage building we have metal banding attached vertically to the walls. They seem to be pre drilled, as if they are intended to facilitate fixing additional fixtures e.g shelves. Is ...
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In what orientation should this L-bracket be when hanging shelves?
I have a few L-brackets for hanging shelves. The brackets are asymmetric, where one L arm is longer than the other, just like a real "L" (similar to this).
Is there a preferred or recommended way ...
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How can I hit studs and avoid cables when installing a TV mount?
I bought a suitable TV wall mount bracket (45"-55") for my 48" television, however, I have reservations about committing to the work. My concerns are
Should I look for a wall stud, and ...
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Electrical box too small/incompatible with mounting plate
The mounting bracket for my new wall light fixture is incompatible with the existing electrical box. While it seems reasonable to drill the mounting plate so that the top/bottom mounting screws can be ...
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Are there brackets/braces like this? [closed]
Are there brackets/braces like this -- right angle, typically would be used in corners?
The base turned inside-out, in comparison to this type of bracket:
Or maybe perhaps I could take larger piece ...
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Ceiling Fan Junction Box Converter/Bracket 1/2 inch width difference
First time poster. I feel like I have researched everywhere and not found the answer I am looking for. I've called a few manufactures of ceiling fans who didn't have any answers either. I began ...
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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 is the standard distance a closet rod should be from the back wall?
Is there a standard distance that a closet rod should be from the back wall of the closet? Is there also a minimum? If so, will all standard closet rod brackets conform to this depth?
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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 ...
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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 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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How do I secure a one-armed toilet paper holder, which constantly slips off the mount?
I have a toilet paper holder attached to a tile wall with a single finger bracket (per the manufacturer). The holder constantly slips the finger bracket, goes loose, and leans to the side. The ...
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Use 10 inch network patch panel with 19 inch switch
I have 10 network outlets throughout the house that terminate in the basement. I got a 16-port switch for them to plug into, going via a 12-port patch panel.
I can't figure out how I'm supposed to ...
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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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Correct orientation for t-shaped shelf bracket to minimize stress on anchor bolts
I have a t-shaped shelf bracket that looks like this:
| <- screw hole here
| <shelf>
|-----------
<wall>|
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| <- screw hole here
This is a ...
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Affixing an angled shelf to a wall
I want to build a 45 degree angled shelf (think along the lines of a magazine shelf) across a 4 metre plasterboard covered concrete wall. The target load is approx. 50kg distributed evenly.
I haven't ...
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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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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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Stair Handrail loose, but not due to screws loose
I have stair handrails held on by brackets like the one in the image. The bend in the loop piece has a larger diameter than the diameter of the post on the bracket that it loops around. Also the post ...
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A-Frame Bracket for 4x8 swing beam
I would like to build the A-frame swing structure. One end of the beam attaches to the playhouse. The other end is the A-frame and I plan to use 4x8x12 treated lumber as the beam since I already ...
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How to mount this sink?
Hello I'm new here. I've looked into sink wall brackets. (I prefer to hang rather than using a pedestal). I cant find hanging brackets for the back or the shelf type to hang it that way. Would it ...
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Looking for a particular dual-track shelving bracket.
I'm considering a dual-track wall shelf system for our living room:
(Photo from Home Depot/Rubbermaid)
I'd also like to hang a few things from the tracks other than shelves. For example, I'd like to ...
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Is there a standard hole diameter for corner braces?
I'm planning a project that requires corner braces, and I want to figure out what size bolts I can put through them. Unfortunately, at least on the Home Depot website, the corner brace product ...
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how to fasten shelf bracket?
How do I fasten a shelf bracket correctly? I think I'll need to drive the two upper screws in at an angle?
This is a typical bracket with three screw holes: one at the bottom and two on the top.
The ...
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how to "float" a large desk (3000mm x 720mm x 40mm) between walls
I am setting up a home office at the moment in a 3m wide room and like the idea of having a desk "float" from one side of the room to the other. I am basing on this guide.
For my desk I'm going to ...
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Will my shelf be strong enough despite one of the brackets being in drywall anchors?
I just put up some shelves using brackets from Home Depot and Canadian Tire. You can see them in the image below. The brackets themselves are rated for much more weight than I'm putting on them (like ...
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What is recommended method for mounting chandelier canopy that has 2 screws?
I want to mount a chandelier canopy like this one to the ceiling.
You'll notice the hole on the left and the hole on the right.
The way this assumingly is supposed to work is that you have the ...
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Shelves into single metal stud. Is it possible?
I have seen many similar questions, but most are around mounting a TV. I'd like to mount some shelves to hold kitchen appliances (air fryer, coffee machine, toaster, etc). 4 shelves in total, 3 with ...
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Identification of unique DIY floating shelf bracket
I'm trying to recreate these shelves. Does anyone know what these steel brackets are called? Or have any ideas how to do this in a different way?
https://stillfried.com/products/das-kleine-b-b-87
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Was this countertop stabilized properly?
I'm in Florida and recently moved into a new apartment complex. One issue we submitted for maintenance relates to a countertop you can see in the attached in the pictures. Basically, there were no ...
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How do I install a countertop with a large overhang without using a corbel or post?
(Note: I don't think this is a duplicate. Most questions like this are about supporting an overhang using a kneewall, which is very different than a counter side.)
I am having a new granite ...
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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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Bracing a metal-tubing clothing rack
Edit: See my answer below for the solution I eventually used.
I bought a poor-quality clothing rack made out of metal tubing. Due to a design or manufacturing flaw, it sways badly from side to side. ...
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Support for shelves already on L brackets
I have constructed two 6 feet by 19 inches shelves using 3 heavy duty brackets which have diagonal support , which is screwed into stud using 3 inch steel self drilling lag from spax. The floor of ...
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Need advice on how to make a projector screen fit into an area
We have a projector screen that can easily be lowered or raised electronically, whose top support is 113" wide, and whose physical edges are each 3 and half inches inset from the sides, so the screen ...
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Mounting a TV on the wall
I am trying to mount a 20 inch TV on a plasterboard wall. There are only two studs in the wall. One where I won't be able to see the TV and the other above an electrical socket. I do not want to put ...
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Does anyone know what kind of rod to use with these brackets?
We have an old home (circa 1920). Our front door has windows on the side and above those windows are these curtain brackets. Unfortunately the remodelers didn't leave the curtain rods, and they are ...
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Is there a name for right angle braces / brackets that have enlarged holes for adjustments?
I like building furniture, and at times need to use right angle brackets. The problem is that when I'm screwing them in, right at the end they'll shift the tiniest bit which throws off everything. ...
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Is 11 - 12 inches of overhang on a shelf too much?
I've got a couple of shelves that were manufactured to 120cm in length, which is slightly less than 48" (47.25"). Unfortunately, I discovered that the desired location has stud spacing of ...
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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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Should I fasten brackets to the wall or desktop first?
I have a 20"x60"x3/4" piece of knotty pine with three coats of lacquer. I have two big support brackets. This will be a minimalist desk, should I mount the brackets to the sheet then mount the ...
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What do you call the attach-y things on the business end of adjustable shelf brackets?
See this here? I am trying to find something like it so that I can create wall riser extensions for my cubicle at work. I'd cut some lengths of 3/16"-thick board, attach to them these brackets, and ...
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How can I hang a ceiling fan with a 3/4 inch difference between the junction box and bracket?
I've taken down an old ceiling fan for replacement and found the octagonal junction box to be approx 3/4in above the ceiling, it isn't flush with the drywall which the new ceiling fan bracket mount ...
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TV mounting bracket removal
How do you remove this type of TV bracket? (separating the TV-mounted rails from the wall mounted bracket) For context, this bracket is likely 15+ years old. It doesn't appear to have pull tabs on the ...
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How to attach a blind to a wall when I need extra clearance?
I recently bought a Venetian blind, which comes with 3 mounting brackets. My plan is to screw these to the wooden window frame.
The issue is that the glass panel has been replaced by double glazing a ...
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How can I add support for my floor inside a rigid metal return vent?
I bought an old house with tongue-and-groove flooring and no subfloor. It looks like it was retrofit with a modern HVAC system and floor vents some time in 2008. Whoever installed the return vent made ...
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Removable Bracket for Wood
I am hoping to bracket two pieces of wood together at in a removable fashion (parts of a table that can be disassembled).
Through research I found hanger bolts which look close to what I would want, ...
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Is it advisable to mount an outdoor air-conditioner on a wall with brackets?
I heard somewhere that mounting an outdoor air-conditioner unit in townhouses is not recommended, since vibration may propagate through the wall on adjacent units and thus disturb other tenants and ...
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How to attach mounted flat-screen TV to the wall so that it lines up perfectly?
As you can see the TV in the following pictures has been attached to the wall behind it but it does not line up in a straight manner with the furniture below it (the piece of furniture is perfectly ...
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Installing a ceiling light with screw holes that don't match the ceiling bracket
I want to install an IKEA Calypso ceiling light. The screw holes in my ceiling measure 7 cm across.
The screw holes on the light differ - they measure 9 cm across. How would I screw in the light if ...
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