Larry Blanchard
October 8th 05, 12:45 AM
While perusing a new woodworking catalog today, I came across a listing
for heavy-duty shelf brackets (also available at HD, etc.). Says a pair
would hold up to 1000 pounds. Hmmmmm.
Three adjacent studs with a bracket on each would give a 32" span that
would hold up to 1500 pounds. I think at that point the wall would
collapse :-).
But I see no reason why a 20L or 29H wouldn't work. The brackets are
available in a 15" length so a 16" by 32" platform would fit just fine.
There are 3 or 4 holes for lagbolts (I'd use at least 3/8" x 3" ones)
or you could through bolt if the wall had a closet on one side or if you
didn't care what the other side looked like.
Lots of ways to build a non-sagging platform on those brackets. A
couple of angle irons under 3/4" hardwood or plywood would be the easiest.
I'd still like a stand with storage on the floor, but maybe a smaller
tank above it on the brackets?
Just a thought.
Has anyone already done this?
for heavy-duty shelf brackets (also available at HD, etc.). Says a pair
would hold up to 1000 pounds. Hmmmmm.
Three adjacent studs with a bracket on each would give a 32" span that
would hold up to 1500 pounds. I think at that point the wall would
collapse :-).
But I see no reason why a 20L or 29H wouldn't work. The brackets are
available in a 15" length so a 16" by 32" platform would fit just fine.
There are 3 or 4 holes for lagbolts (I'd use at least 3/8" x 3" ones)
or you could through bolt if the wall had a closet on one side or if you
didn't care what the other side looked like.
Lots of ways to build a non-sagging platform on those brackets. A
couple of angle irons under 3/4" hardwood or plywood would be the easiest.
I'd still like a stand with storage on the floor, but maybe a smaller
tank above it on the brackets?
Just a thought.
Has anyone already done this?