I will be installing some hard wood shelves onto sheet rock.

Shelves will be 61 " long.

One shelf will be supporting a 50 inch TV. (approx.)

How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

Thanks,
Andy

On 07/16/2015 08:33 PM, Andy wrote:
How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

As far apart as your wall studs.

On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:33:40 -0700 (PDT), Andy
wrote:

I will be installing some hard wood shelves onto sheet rock.

Shelves will be 61 " long.

One shelf will be supporting a 50 inch TV. (approx.)

How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

Thanks,
Andy


What size are the shelves? How thick, and how deep - and what kind of
"hardwood"? And what kind of brackets? What load rating???

I'd be thinking 3 brackets 16 inches apart, so about 10 inches
hanging off each end with 3/4 inch (1 inch nominal) hardwood. TV
centered on the middle bracket would be on the conservative side - but
2 at 32 inch spacing would likely work - with full 1 inch - assuming
at least a 10 inch shelf

On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 9:49:31 PM UTC-5, rbowman wrote:
On 07/16/2015 08:33 PM, Andy wrote:
How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

As far apart as your wall studs.

It's preferable to mount on the wall studs, but sometimes that is not feasible.

Andy

On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 10:16:23 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:33:40 -0700 (PDT), Andy
wrote:

I will be installing some hard wood shelves onto sheet rock.

Shelves will be 61 " long.

One shelf will be supporting a 50 inch TV. (approx.)

How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

Thanks,
Andy


What size are the shelves? How thick, and how deep - and what kind of
"hardwood"? And what kind of brackets? What load rating???

I'd be thinking 3 brackets 16 inches apart, so about 10 inches
hanging off each end with 3/4 inch (1 inch nominal) hardwood. TV
centered on the middle bracket would be on the conservative side - but
2 at 32 inch spacing would likely work - with full 1 inch - assuming
at least a 10 inch shelf

If I mount on the studs, the load rating probably would not be a major consideration.

The TV is a flat screen as opposed to the older picture tube models.

For the TV shelf, it will be about 18 inches wide.

Andy

On 7/16/2015 10:50 PM, rbowman wrote:
On 07/16/2015 08:33 PM, Andy wrote:
How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

As far apart as your wall studs.

So, the brackets go exactly in the center
between the studs?

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On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 8:19:39 AM UTC-4, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 7/16/2015 10:50 PM, rbowman wrote:
On 07/16/2015 08:33 PM, Andy wrote:
How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

As far apart as your wall studs.

So, the brackets go exactly in the center
between the studs?


I'm not getting why the brackets can't go on the studs either.
The TV alone is 50" wide, which would cover 3 typical spaced studs
right there.

On 07/17/2015 07:26 AM, trader_4 wrote:
I'm not getting why the brackets can't go on the studs either.
The TV alone is 50" wide, which would cover 3 typical spaced studs
right there.

A TV is light enough that brackets attached to plasterboard with toggle
bolts might hold it up. Maybe it's only me but I've found shelves tend
to collect ****.

On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 9:55:42 AM UTC-4, rbowman wrote:
On 07/17/2015 07:26 AM, trader_4 wrote:
I'm not getting why the brackets can't go on the studs either.
The TV alone is 50" wide, which would cover 3 typical spaced studs
right there.

A TV is light enough that brackets attached to plasterboard with toggle
bolts might hold it up. Maybe it's only me but I've found shelves tend
to collect ****.

I agree that you can certainly mount the TV directly to the wall.
It seems he wanted a shelf though, I assume for reasons other than
just sitting the TV on it. The TV bracket to the wall method has
other advantages, typical bracket it's easy to adjust the vertical
height later if you want to. I guess you can do that with shelves
too, depending on the type of shelf.

On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 9:26:40 AM UTC-4, trader_4 wrote:
On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 8:19:39 AM UTC-4, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 7/16/2015 10:50 PM, rbowman wrote:
On 07/16/2015 08:33 PM, Andy wrote:
How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

As far apart as your wall studs.

So, the brackets go exactly in the center
between the studs?


I'm not getting why the brackets can't go on the studs either.
The TV alone is 50" wide, which would cover 3 typical spaced studs
right there.

I'll take a guess:

Required placement of shelf is not centered across stud bays. i.e. one end of the shelf is 2" from center of a stud.

Placement of brackets at studs would mean that they could not be centered/spaced evenly from the ends of the 61" shelf. Visually, not so appealing.

I didn't do any layout, that's just off the top of my head, but I think that's the issue.

"rbowman" wrote in message ...

On 07/16/2015 08:33 PM, Andy wrote:
How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

As far apart as your wall studs.


What a good answer. Five Stars here, folks!

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message news
On 7/16/2015 10:50 PM, rbowman wrote:
On 07/16/2015 08:33 PM, Andy wrote:
How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

As far apart as your wall studs.

So, the brackets go exactly in the center
between the studs?


Pleasance says I'm a stud. Does that help any?

On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 10:02:06 AM UTC-4, trader_4 wrote:
On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 9:55:42 AM UTC-4, rbowman wrote:
On 07/17/2015 07:26 AM, trader_4 wrote:
I'm not getting why the brackets can't go on the studs either.
The TV alone is 50" wide, which would cover 3 typical spaced studs
right there.

A TV is light enough that brackets attached to plasterboard with toggle
bolts might hold it up. Maybe it's only me but I've found shelves tend
to collect ****.

I agree that you can certainly mount the TV directly to the wall.
It seems he wanted a shelf though, I assume for reasons other than
just sitting the TV on it. The TV bracket to the wall method has
other advantages, typical bracket it's easy to adjust the vertical
height later if you want to. I guess you can do that with shelves
too, depending on the type of shelf.

I have a tilting/swiveling mount for my flat screen, based on the location of the "entertainment center" below it, I could not center the TV mount on the studs. I used big honking toggle bolts into the 3/4" thick plaster/gypsum board walls. It ain't going nowhere.

wrote in message
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On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:27:00 -0700 (PDT), Andy
wrote:

On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 10:16:23 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:33:40 -0700 (PDT), Andy
wrote:

I will be installing some hard wood shelves onto sheet rock.

Shelves will be 61 " long.

One shelf will be supporting a 50 inch TV. (approx.)

How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

Thanks,
Andy


What size are the shelves? How thick, and how deep - and what kind of
"hardwood"? And what kind of brackets? What load rating???

I'd be thinking 3 brackets 16 inches apart, so about 10 inches
hanging off each end with 3/4 inch (1 inch nominal) hardwood. TV
centered on the middle bracket would be on the conservative side - but
2 at 32 inch spacing would likely work - with full 1 inch - assuming
at least a 10 inch shelf

If I mount on the studs, the load rating probably would not be a major
consideration.

The TV is a flat screen as opposed to the older picture tube models.

For the TV shelf, it will be about 18 inches wide.

Andy

The best way to deal with these TVs is to put a piece of 3/4" plywood
on the wall, spanning at least 2 studs with hefty screws, then mount a
TV bracket to the plywood. I usually paint it black so it looks like
part of the TV bracket. This also gives you a convenient way to mount
cable management hardware, maybe a 120v receptacle and since you are
covering the wall, you can poke a hole to fish cables. Use a LV ring
in the plywood over the hole.

Best answer yet. That's exactly what I would do. Gives you lots of
flexibility.
MLD

On 7/17/2015 9:26 AM, trader_4 wrote:
On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 8:19:39 AM UTC-4, Stormin Mormon wrote:
As far apart as your wall studs.

So, the brackets go exactly in the center
between the studs?


I'm not getting why the brackets can't go on the studs either.
The TV alone is 50" wide, which would cover 3 typical spaced studs
right there.


Designed by committee, most likely.

Me, I'd anchor into the studs, but what
do I know?

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On 7/17/2015 9:56 AM, rbowman wrote:

A TV is light enough that brackets attached to plasterboard with toggle
bolts might hold it up. Maybe it's only me but I've found shelves tend
to collect ****.

Young's Law #2: Horizontal surfaces
attract clutter.

--
..
Christopher A. Young
learn more about Jesus
.. www.lds.org
..
..

What size are the shelves? How thick, and how deep - and what kind of
"hardwood"? And what kind of brackets? What load rating???

I'd be thinking 3 brackets 16 inches apart, so about 10 inches
hanging off each end with 3/4 inch (1 inch nominal) hardwood. TV
centered on the middle bracket would be on the conservative side - but
2 at 32 inch spacing would likely work - with full 1 inch - assuming
at least a 10 inch shelf


Just like a woman, making a mountain outa a mole hill.
LOL

On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 11:16:23 PM UTC-4, wrote:
On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:33:40 -0700 (PDT), Andy
wrote:

I will be installing some hard wood shelves onto sheet rock.

Shelves will be 61 " long.

One shelf will be supporting a 50 inch TV. (approx.)

How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

Thanks,
Andy


What size are the shelves? How thick, and how deep - and what kind of
"hardwood"? And what kind of brackets? What load rating???

I'd be thinking 3 brackets 16 inches apart, so about 10 inches
hanging off each end with 3/4 inch (1 inch nominal) hardwood. TV
centered on the middle bracket would be on the conservative side - but
2 at 32 inch spacing would likely work - with full 1 inch - assuming
at least a 10 inch shelf

That works if the shelf is centered across the studs. In some cases, that is not aesthetically/physically possible. e.g if the shelf needs to be shifted 5 inches to the left or right, stud mounted brackets would look really bad, assuming the brackets are visible.

Obviously, hidden brackets could (and should) be mounted at the stud locations.

I could not mount my flat screen bracket to the studs because the layout of the room required that the TV be mounted "off-center" in relation to the studs. There were no mounting holes where the studs were and no way to drill holes at the stud locations due to the layout of the mount. Some rather large toggle bolts saved the day.

On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 9:55:42 AM UTC-4, rbowman wrote:
On 07/17/2015 07:26 AM, trader_4 wrote:
I'm not getting why the brackets can't go on the studs either.
The TV alone is 50" wide, which would cover 3 typical spaced studs
right there.

A TV is light enough that brackets attached to plasterboard with toggle
bolts might hold it up.

BTDT

Maybe it's only me but I've found shelves tend
to collect ****.

BTDT2

On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 10:46:08 AM UTC-4, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 7/17/2015 9:26 AM, trader_4 wrote:
On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 8:19:39 AM UTC-4, Stormin Mormon wrote:
As far apart as your wall studs.

So, the brackets go exactly in the center
between the studs?


I'm not getting why the brackets can't go on the studs either.
The TV alone is 50" wide, which would cover 3 typical spaced studs
right there.


Designed by committee, most likely.

Me, I'd anchor into the studs, but what
do I know?



Maybe it's what you (we) don't know that matters he The location of the shelf in relationship to the studs.

Don't know if this ASCII art will work. The S's are studs.

Center the shelf and stud mounted brackets look fine.

_______________
S S

Shift the shelf to left and things start to look a bit funny.

_______________
S S

On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:50:16 -0600, rbowman
wrote:

On 07/16/2015 08:33 PM, Andy wrote:
How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

As far apart as your wall studs.

16" or 24" apart, but it doesn't address metal studs vs. wood

On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:23:30 -0700 (PDT), Andy
wrote:

On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 9:49:31 PM UTC-5, rbowman wrote:
On 07/16/2015 08:33 PM, Andy wrote:
How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

As far apart as your wall studs.

It's preferable to mount on the wall studs, but sometimes that is not feasible.

Andy

Mount a cleat to span the space you need.

On Fri, 17 Jul 2015 10:25:04 -0400, "MLD" wrote:

The best way to deal with these TVs is to put a piece of 3/4" plywood
on the wall, spanning at least 2 studs with hefty screws, then mount a
TV bracket to the plywood. I usually paint it black so it looks like
part of the TV bracket. This also gives you a convenient way to mount
cable management hardware, maybe a 120v receptacle and since you are
covering the wall, you can poke a hole to fish cables. Use a LV ring
in the plywood over the hole.

Best answer yet. That's exactly what I would do. Gives you lots of
flexibility.
MLD

Yes. I call it a "cleat" or "ledger" board. Shelf secured on top is
supported across the span.

On Fri, 17 Jul 2015 09:12:02 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:

Don't know if this ASCII art will work. The S's are studs.

Center the shelf and stud mounted brackets look fine.

_______________
S S

Shift the shelf to left and things start to look a bit funny.

_______________
S S

Great place to use a horizontal ledger cleat. Center the shelf -
visually.

On Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:21:16 -0400, wrote:

Sheet metal screws in steel studs
will pull out

Sure. Mounting on metal studs, it is suggested to use toggle bolts.
Drill larger holes. Based on directions for a TV wall mount. For a
swivel/tilt mount.

On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 2:21:13 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 17 Jul 2015 09:12:02 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:

Don't know if this ASCII art will work. The S's are studs.

Center the shelf and stud mounted brackets look fine.

_______________
S S

Shift the shelf to left and things start to look a bit funny.

_______________
S S

Great place to use a horizontal ledger cleat. Center the shelf -
visually.

I agree. What I found interesting is how many people just jumped on
"attach the brackets to the studs" as the only solution.

Of course, Andy could have/should have explained why he said
"sometimes that isn't feasible". We still don't know if that
statement even applies in this situation or if was just an
observation on his part..

On Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:43:07 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 2:21:13 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 17 Jul 2015 09:12:02 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:

Don't know if this ASCII art will work. The S's are studs.

Center the shelf and stud mounted brackets look fine.

_______________
S S

Shift the shelf to left and things start to look a bit funny.

_______________
S S

Great place to use a horizontal ledger cleat. Center the shelf -
visually.

I agree. What I found interesting is how many people just jumped on
"attach the brackets to the studs" as the only solution.

Of course, Andy could have/should have explained why he said
"sometimes that isn't feasible". We still don't know if that
statement even applies in this situation or if was just an
observation on his part..

My opinion is we don't know many details; other than mount the
brackets on the studs. Not all studs, materials or distance is the
same.

Where I originally wanted my TV, isn't really practical. After ten
years, I'll get it sorted out, eventually

I have a new concept of changing the furniture location.

On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 3:09:08 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:43:07 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 2:21:13 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 17 Jul 2015 09:12:02 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:

Don't know if this ASCII art will work. The S's are studs.

Center the shelf and stud mounted brackets look fine.

_______________
S S

Shift the shelf to left and things start to look a bit funny.

_______________
S S

Great place to use a horizontal ledger cleat. Center the shelf -
visually.

I agree. What I found interesting is how many people just jumped on
"attach the brackets to the studs" as the only solution.

Of course, Andy could have/should have explained why he said
"sometimes that isn't feasible". We still don't know if that
statement even applies in this situation or if was just an
observation on his part..

My opinion is we don't know many details; other than mount the
brackets on the studs. Not all studs, materials or distance is the
same.

Where I originally wanted my TV, isn't really practical. After ten
years, I'll get it sorted out, eventually

I have a new concept of changing the furniture location.

BTW, Andy (remember Andy?) didn't really ask how/where to mount the
brackets on the wall, he merely asked about the spacing. Perhaps he is
only concerned the span of the shelf, not the mounting method.

For all we know, he has a block wall or a log cabin covered in sheetrock.
Maybe that's why he said it's not always "feasible" to use the studs.

(Only half kidding)

On Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:29:13 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:

BTW, Andy (remember Andy?) didn't really ask how/where to mount the
brackets on the wall, he merely asked about the spacing. Perhaps he is
only concerned the span of the shelf, not the mounting method.

Yes. He never mentioned the weight of the TV, either. A 50" inch can
be 85 lbs. Dangle the TV from the ceiling via cables - grin

On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 2:43:11 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 2:21:13 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 17 Jul 2015 09:12:02 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:

Don't know if this ASCII art will work. The S's are studs.

Center the shelf and stud mounted brackets look fine.

_______________
S S

Shift the shelf to left and things start to look a bit funny.

_______________
S S

Great place to use a horizontal ledger cleat. Center the shelf -
visually.

I agree. What I found interesting is how many people just jumped on
"attach the brackets to the studs" as the only solution.


I didn't see anyone saying that was the only solution, maybe one
person did. It's the strongest, simplest way, when you don't
have anything else to go on.



Of course, Andy could have/should have explained why he said
"sometimes that isn't feasible". We still don't know if that
statement even applies in this situation or if was just an
observation on his part..

And he only said that in a later post, not the initial one.

On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:27:00 -0700 (PDT), Andy
wrote:

On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 10:16:23 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:33:40 -0700 (PDT), Andy
wrote:

I will be installing some hard wood shelves onto sheet rock.

Shelves will be 61 " long.

One shelf will be supporting a 50 inch TV. (approx.)

How far apart should I space the brackets for the shelf for the TV ?

Thanks,
Andy


What size are the shelves? How thick, and how deep - and what kind of
"hardwood"? And what kind of brackets? What load rating???

I'd be thinking 3 brackets 16 inches apart, so about 10 inches
hanging off each end with 3/4 inch (1 inch nominal) hardwood. TV
centered on the middle bracket would be on the conservative side - but
2 at 32 inch spacing would likely work - with full 1 inch - assuming
at least a 10 inch shelf

If I mount on the studs, the load rating probably would not be a major consideration.

The TV is a flat screen as opposed to the older picture tube models.

For the TV shelf, it will be about 18 inches wide.

Andy
And how thick???
You are likely ok on 32 inch centers (2 brackets) IF they are on the
studs. If not on studs the design of the bracket and the
installation/type of wall anchor used becomes CRITICAL.

On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 4:33:43 PM UTC-4, trader_4 wrote:
On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 2:43:11 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 2:21:13 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 17 Jul 2015 09:12:02 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:

Don't know if this ASCII art will work. The S's are studs.

Center the shelf and stud mounted brackets look fine.

_______________
S S

Shift the shelf to left and things start to look a bit funny.

_______________
S S

Great place to use a horizontal ledger cleat. Center the shelf -
visually.

I agree. What I found interesting is how many people just jumped on
"attach the brackets to the studs" as the only solution.


I didn't see anyone saying that was the only solution, maybe one
person did. It's the strongest, simplest way, when you don't
have anything else to go on.


Hey, I'm not trying to start an argument and perhaps "only" was too strong
a word (I even thought about that as I typed it, but I was rushing to get out
of work at the time) I was just trying to point out that many of the responders
seemed stuck on the stud solution, even going so far as to give others props
for suggesting it, as if the answer was so simple as to not even be worth
discussing.

In fact, I was surprised that *you* said "I'm not getting why the brackets
can't go on the studs either." As intelligent as you I believe you to be, I was
surprised that you didn't think about the "off stud center" issue as a possible
reason for Andy saying stud mounting wasn't feasible.


Of course, Andy could have/should have explained why he said
"sometimes that isn't feasible". We still don't know if that
statement even applies in this situation or if was just an
observation on his part..

And he only said that in a later post, not the initial one.

But he said it before others jumped on the "stud" bandwagon.

It's still true that we don't why (or even if) the brackets can't be positioned
at the studs. It's also still true that all he asked about was *spacing* not
*positioning*. (see my earlier "span" comment)

It would be nice if Andy would re-join conversation and fill us all in since we're having a somewhat heated discussion without the main party being involved.

On 07/17/2015 08:02 AM, trader_4 wrote:
The TV bracket to the wall method has
other advantages, typical bracket it's easy to adjust the vertical
height later if you want to. I guess you can do that with shelves
too, depending on the type of shelf.

It certainly isn't as grand as a 50" TV but that's what I did when I
finally went to a flat screen. I just fastened a vertical 2x4 between
the existing shelves and screwed the tilting bracket to it.

On 07/17/2015 08:03 AM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
Placement of brackets at studs would mean that they could not be centered/spaced evenly from the ends of the 61" shelf. Visually, not so appealing.

That's where I have an advantage. Screw visually appealing. Not having a
wife saying 'Honey, that really doesn't look good.' streamlines a lot of
home projects.

On 07/17/2015 01:49 PM, Oren wrote:
Yes. He never mentioned the weight of the TV, either. A 50" inch can
be 85 lbs. Dangle the TV from the ceiling via cables - grin

They we can move to 'where should I screw the eyebolts into the ceiling.'

On 07/17/2015 08:47 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 7/17/2015 9:56 AM, rbowman wrote:

A TV is light enough that brackets attached to plasterboard with toggle
bolts might hold it up. Maybe it's only me but I've found shelves tend
to collect ****.

Young's Law #2: Horizontal surfaces
attract clutter.

At least we can agree on a few things.

On 7/17/2015 10:54 PM, rbowman wrote:
On 07/17/2015 08:47 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 7/17/2015 9:56 AM, rbowman wrote:

A TV is light enough that brackets attached to plasterboard with toggle
bolts might hold it up. Maybe it's only me but I've found shelves tend
to collect ****.

Young's Law #2: Horizontal surfaces
attract clutter.

At least we can agree on a few things.



What's next? Either you conver to Mormon,
or I go back to drinking beer?

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Christopher A. Young
learn more about Jesus
.. www.lds.org
..
..

On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 7:16:25 AM UTC-5, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 7/17/2015 10:54 PM, rbowman wrote:
On 07/17/2015 08:47 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 7/17/2015 9:56 AM, rbowman wrote:

A TV is light enough that brackets attached to plasterboard with toggle
bolts might hold it up. Maybe it's only me but I've found shelves tend
to collect ****.

Young's Law #2: Horizontal surfaces
attract clutter.

At least we can agree on a few things.



What's next? Either you conver to Mormon,
or I go back to drinking beer?

--
.
Christopher A. Young
learn more about Jesus
. www.lds.org
.
.

Owner wants TV to sit on one shelf.

There will be 2 other shelves.

Andy

On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 10:53:32 AM UTC-4, Andy wrote:
On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 7:16:25 AM UTC-5, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 7/17/2015 10:54 PM, rbowman wrote:
On 07/17/2015 08:47 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 7/17/2015 9:56 AM, rbowman wrote:

A TV is light enough that brackets attached to plasterboard with toggle
bolts might hold it up. Maybe it's only me but I've found shelves tend
to collect ****.

Young's Law #2: Horizontal surfaces
attract clutter.

At least we can agree on a few things.



What's next? Either you conver to Mormon,
or I go back to drinking beer?

--
.
Christopher A. Young
learn more about Jesus
. www.lds.org
.
.

Owner wants TV to sit on one shelf.

There will be 2 other shelves.

Andy

Could you please tell us why/if mounting the brackets on the studs is not "feasible"?

On 7/18/2015 10:53 AM, Andy wrote:
On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 7:16:25 AM UTC-5, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 7/17/2015 10:54 PM, rbowman wrote:
On 07/17/2015 08:47 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 7/17/2015 9:56 AM, rbowman wrote:

A TV is light enough that brackets attached to plasterboard with toggle
bolts might hold it up. Maybe it's only me but I've found shelves tend
to collect ****.

Young's Law #2: Horizontal surfaces
attract clutter.

At least we can agree on a few things.

What's next? Either you conver to Mormon,
or I go back to drinking beer?


Owner wants TV to sit on one shelf.

There will be 2 other shelves.

Andy


I'll drink to that. Root beer, for now.

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learn more about Jesus
.. www.lds.org
..
..