03-19-2016, 09:47 PM
LOML has an idea stuck in her brain. She wants a single board supported by two shelf brackets. So far, so good. The problem is she wants the shelf in a certain spot, and if I put the brackets on the studs below, they won't be centered with the shelf.
So let's talk specs on shelf. 36" wide x 8" deep x 3/4" thick. The shelf will support at least 15 lbs and then go up to who knows where.
I've tried to talk to her about what drywall anchors aren't meant for. Shear force, pull out force, etc. She's still set, so I thought I'd ask here for a 2nd opinion. I'm thinking at the minimum, I'm going to have to step up the anchors to some kind of toggle anchor.
So what's everybody think? Am I justified in being leery of hanging a (pretty good sized I thought) shelf with nothing buy four drywall anchors?
So let's talk specs on shelf. 36" wide x 8" deep x 3/4" thick. The shelf will support at least 15 lbs and then go up to who knows where.
I've tried to talk to her about what drywall anchors aren't meant for. Shear force, pull out force, etc. She's still set, so I thought I'd ask here for a 2nd opinion. I'm thinking at the minimum, I'm going to have to step up the anchors to some kind of toggle anchor.
So what's everybody think? Am I justified in being leery of hanging a (pretty good sized I thought) shelf with nothing buy four drywall anchors?