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RE: Shelf pin strength - Gary G™ - 11-01-2018
Glue a 1” X 1” hardwood beam under or to the front of the plywood shelf and stop worrying about sag.
RE: Shelf pin strength - Cooler - 11-02-2018
It is going to be open shelving which you can see through to the sun room. I was hoping to keep the shelves to 3/4". I would go with 1/2" thick glass shelves but at nearly $200.00 per shelf that is off the table.
RE: Shelf pin strength - BpB123 - 11-02-2018
(11-02-2018, 08:01 AM)Cooler Wrote: It is going to be open shelving which you can see through to the sun room. I was hoping to keep the shelves to 3/4". I would go with 1/2" thick glass shelves but at nearly $200.00 per shelf that is off the table.
You can address the sag with a piece of 1/2" aluminum angle screwed to the back of the shelf. That will add a lot of streght w/out making the shelf thicker. If you want to go "fancy" you can rout a recess so it is flush.
-Brian
RE: Shelf pin strength - EricU - 11-02-2018
I believe they are really strong, even in the worst particle board. The main problem I can see is when there is a lot of clearance. I suspect that 25 pounds is conservative.
RE: Shelf pin strength - John Mihich - 11-03-2018
If you don't want to see a wide shelf then put the edge on the back; you'll not see them easily. I have also put a 1" board running down the middle on lower shelves.
RE: Shelf pin strength - Stwood_ - 11-03-2018
I believe he wants open shelves, seen on both sides.