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Default Shelf carriers (metal, plastic or wooden?)

"Sonnich Jensen" wrote in message

Hi all

I am about to finish this:
http://hot.ee/sonnich/Photo1659.jpg

Now, the cupboards on the sides do not yet have shelfes
in them.
Basically I have 3 options, and I am not sure which to
pick. I tried to keep it in an old style, my hinges are
the type where the door can be lifted off.

1. I could use those plastic corners, but plastic is not
the style to use here

2. I could use those round (Ø5mm) carriers, which would
make it possible to set the shelfes as I need.

3. I could use wooden carriers, but I guess that will
someone limit the heights in the future.

I'd go for 2 or 3, but please tell me your thoughts on
this


My thoughts are metal. Specifically, Knape & Voight shelf pins, model #345
or 346. Like these...
http://www.wurthwoodgroup.com/KV-345...ts-P38050.aspx

They are inexpensive and strong, don't show when a shelf is on them but if
you should go for them, don't buy them at the link above, way too expensive.
They used to be (20+ years ago) $0.05 or .06 each. Today, certainly under
$.15 each.

Holes for them can be drilled but if you have a lot it is easier and faster
to use a plunge router with an appropriately sized template bushing to fit a
purchased or self made jig.


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