Wood Shelf Brackets

News Flash: Tyler posted a how-to on Instructables.com titled “How to Mount a Shelf with Wood Shelf Brackets”.

Like their cousin the countertop corbel, our wood shelf brackets are simple and strong, yet more economical. We use only the finest solid maple, solid cherry, and solid oak for our wood shelf brackets. They are meticulously sanded and all edges have been neatly rounded over. Our shelf brackets are in stock and ready for you to stain and finish. The design allows for easy installation, just screw to wall and plug. We include screws, plugs, and complete instructions. Attaching to drywall only? No problem, see our drywall installation kits.

Also, please see our Shelf Bracket Customer Gallery. Our kind customers have sent us pictures of their installed shelf brackets. They have received a 15% discount code coupon that can be applied to their next purchase, and you can too. This will come in handy when it’s time to buy a very high quality wood gift for someone special!

The shelf bracket’s right angle joint is glued and screwed with two #10 X 1 1/2” long wood screws. The shelf bracket’s vertical member is 3/4” thick X 2” wide. The shelf bracket’s horizontal member is 3/4” thick X 1 1/2” wide.
The shelf bracket’s brace is assembled with two #10 X 1 1/2” long wood screws also. Our straight, convex and concave braces are 3/4” thick X 1 1/2” wide.

Straight 8 Shelf Bracket   Concave 8 Shelf Bracket   Convex 8 Shelf Bracket     Straight 10 Shelf Bracket   Concave 10 Shelf Bracket   Convex 10 Shelf Bracket

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Shelf Bracket FAQ

We have been building our brackets/corbels since 1998 and have encountered many installation situations and related questions.

Can the average homeowner install your brackets properly to studs, cabinets or drywall?
Yes. No problem. Click here to view the instructions in a new window. Tyler posted a how-to on Instructables.com titled “How to Mount a Shelf with Wood Shelf Brackets”.

Do your brackets come with instructions and hardware?
Yes, we include the necessary hardware for attaching to wooden studs. If mounting to drywall, we suggest our drywall installation kit. Click here to go to Drywall Kits.

Using your brackets, is it possible to make my shelves flush with my wall?
Yes, you need to “notch” your shelves to fit around the 2" wide upper portion of our brackets. Otherwise your shelf will rest ¾" from your wall.

What size brackets do I need?
For shelves 7½" – 9½" deep we suggest the Model 8SB. For shelves 9½" – 12" deep we suggest the Model 10SB.

How many brackets do I need?
In general, you don’t want to exceed 30" of unsupported length.  Otherwise your shelf may sag or deflect.

How much weight can they hold?
We rate all of our brackets at 250 lbs when mounted properly and loaded uniformly.

How much weight can they hold when mounted to drywall only?
We have tested this situation and have concluded that ½" drywall will fail at 220 lbs. Make sure to add some drywall kits to your cart if you think you will need them. Click here to go to Drywall Kits.

Do you sell your brackets pre-stained or finished?
No. But, they are sanded and ready for stain or finish.

Should I finish/paint them before or after installation?
It will be easier to finish them prior to installation, because you eliminate the need for masking the wall. The brace (diagonal support member) may be unscrewed for ease of finishing. We advise you to number and identify matching parts for ease of assembly later.

I want to paint my brackets. What wood do I choose?
Maple, because of it’s tight grain. It’s the best wood in the world to paint.

Can they be used outdoors?
Yes. However, they will require a properly maintained exterior paint or finish.

Where are your corbels/ brackets manufactured?
We manufacture all of our corbels and brackets as well as our other products at our 3 – person, 2500 square foot shop in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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