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On 2/17/2014 9:34 AM, Swingman wrote:
On 2/17/2014 9:23 AM, Greg Guarino wrote:
I'm pretty sure it will be, but ...

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I wouldn't hesitate, as drawn and securely fastened.

I might mention to the wife, out of an abundance of precaution, to try
keep the heavier items off the middle (50lb worth of pot plants),
knowing that it is more than likely OK in any event.

The good thing: You made it. If there is a problem, you can fix it.


Forgot to mention, and this is mostly personal preference:

I would dado the shelf bottoms into the curved shelf supports; as well
as dado the curved shelf supports into the bottom of the shelf; then
apply your edging.

The first gives you a cleaner look from the sides, and together they
make for a much more rigid structure.

Rigidity throughout the components of long shelf is a good thing.


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