Metal shelves, so N.O.T., I hope.

I have a bunch (13) of metro wire mesh shelves, no posts.

Posts are $22 each.

My plan was to find something close to the clip size (those tapered
round shims, whatever you call 'em), install a roll pin where I wanted
a shelf, and the pin would hit the tapered clip/shim and the force of
the shelf on the clip, squeezing it aganst the post, would take most
of the weight.
I don't think the actual groove/ridge in the metro post/clip really
takes the weight, anyway.

The only pipe a good fit for the clips (have 'em) is 3/4 inch rigid
conduit, but at $15 each, not enough of a price break to make a DIY
effort worthwhile.

Any thoughts out there, before I just bolt the shelves to 2x4s?


Anyone have a bunch of posts, but no shelves?

Dave