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Andy Hall
 
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Default How can I best fit adjustable shelves in solid wall cupboard ?

On 2 Mar 2006 09:20:23 -0800, "
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I was original going to fit this type of bracket
http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/42/p1384042_l.jpg

However the drawback on this type is the space below the shelve that
one has to leave.

Ideally I like the ones that are fitted to bookcases. ie 4 clips, 2 on
each side (similar to kitchen shelves).

But other than fixing a board either side, I can't figure out how best
to do this.

If I do fit a board either side, it will certainly make it look better
inside the cupboard. But I've never fitted bookcase version that can be
seen here
http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/50/p1388750_l.jpg



You could surface mount the rails, but then you either have to cut
pieces out of each shelf to accommodate them or have a gap at each
side - neither very pretty.

The other thing to watch out for is strength. The Spur ones that you
illustrated first are steel and have a considerable load bearing
capacity. Many of these smaller products have aluminium components
and are nowhere near as strong.


Do I need to router out a groove for this type ? If so has anyone
reading this done this before ?



A router is one way - probably the most typical. A grooving cutter on
a table saw could also be used.


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..andy