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Sturdy folding brackets Q. - Cecil - 01-27-2017
Does anyone have any experience with folding brackets? I am looking for recommendations on what to get, what to avoid. I found the Amarine bracket on Amazon, but I don't know whether it is truly sturdy.
I am planning on making a Paulk work bench, except I am making a smaller version. I was planning on putting in some pipes I can pull out for extensions, but then I saw this video.
I plan on using brackets, but I believe I will put brackets on one side and one end on mine.
RE: Sturdy folding brackets Q. - Lynden - 01-28-2017
These are good brackets. They come in either 8" or 12".
https://www.woodcraft.com/products/folding-shelf-bracket-12-pair
RE: Sturdy folding brackets Q. - Hank Knight - 01-28-2017
I have two Knapp folding shelf brackers lag screwed into the legs on the back of my workbench. I use them for temporary lumber storage. They are regularly loaded with several hundred pounds of rough lumber and have never complained. I always amazed at how sturdy they are. I think I got mine at Rockler, but they are available through Amazon and lots of other places.
RE: Sturdy folding brackets Q. - Cecil - 01-28-2017
Thanks Hank. These are available at my local BORG and have a 750 lb per pair rating. I would therefore calculate 1100 lb per three for my Paulk bench. Per my inquiry of, "are they really that strong," thanks for the answer.
RE: Sturdy folding brackets Q. - Steve N - 01-28-2017
The folding shelf brackets like Hank suggested, Big gate hinges may be less $$$. Anything that will fold, and carry a load would work. Both of those criteria are staples for farm goods. I would check a place like Tractor Supply, or Farm n Fleet as well as the BORGs.
RE: Sturdy folding brackets Q. - fredhargis - 01-29-2017
That is a clever design he has on that bench....I'll have to give that some thought, might have a place for something like that.