Floating Shelf Bracket - 18” Hidden Shelf Brackets, 150 LB Weight Capacity, Supports Wall Mounted Floating Shelves of Any Length, 3/4 Inch Industrial Solid Steel Support Rods Walnut Wood Works

Purchased 3x 32" and 9x 24" brackets for my kitchen remodel. We mounted 100+ year old barn lumber onto these successfully. We took off the sheet rock where we wanted these, installed 2x6 between the studs, then installed these on the 2x6, and then finally installed some plywood to flush up against the steel strap. We bricked the wall around the rods and then installed the shelves. Pros: We found these to be heavy duty and could take serious loads. They created a very clean installation which kept people who have looked at it guessing as to how the shelves were mounted on the wall. Installation was straight forward once we figured out how to get the 3/4" inch holes drilled in accurately. Packaging was a sealed bag, steel isn't fragile, so it was adequate for the shipping. Cons: Using a 3/4" bit that I ran about 5" deep into the shelves we found the holes too tight and was a bit tough to get the shelves on. Three factors were a challenge. First, the ends of the rods were finished cleanly, but sharp and could cause binding if the holes weren't perfectly aligned. Had to use a metal file to provide a slight rounding of the edges of a few shelves. Alignment of the rods were not always perfect. What we did to fix that is wiggle the bit left and right to make them easier to slide on up to the last inch or two. We used a rubber mallet to pound the last few inches in for a tight fit. Final thoughts: These were perfect for our use. Get your own screws to mount these. Defiantly install support bracing between the studs to ensure you can do pull ups on your shelves :) Great product. Thanks.

I was looking to build a floating shelf for my projector. Everything i saw out there was for narrow display shelves. This one looked a bit beefier. I actually contacted the seller to explain what I wanted to do, and he said it should work no problem. The bracket is super heavy duty! I put a 2.5" thick, 16" x 16" shelf on it. The shelf itself isn't that heavy, but between the shelf and projector, its a decent weight. The seller said since it was static - meaning you arent constantly putting things on/taking things off the shelf - that it would be fine. I have absolutely zero concerns on the stability of the shelf. One thing to look out for - you need a BIG drill bit to make the holes to accept the rods from this bracket. I feel like I have a decent collection of tools, and I didnt have anything even near this size. The bit I got at Lowe's cost about $15 - which got me both the diameter of bit I needed plus the length. A normal size drill bit wont be long enough. The seller might consider bundling an appropriate drill bit with this bracket and it's not a common size/length for a typical DIY'er. I didn't remove a star because the product itself is great - very sturdy, and comes with all the dimensions you need to make sure you are drilling your holes in the right place.

I used 6 of these recently for 2 shelves in a client's home. I built the 12" deep shelves out of 1/2" MDF & left 3/4 of space in between the layers, with a solid edge. They came out beautifully, and slid right onto the brackets, which I'd mounted to the studs after cutting away the drywall. GRK #9 screws worked well for the pre-drilled holes. They seem incredibly sturdy & I suspect the shelves would easily hold 100#. I had considered TIG welding some similar brackets myself, but my time is valuable & I doubt I could have saved any money. I will be buying these again when I next have floating shelves as part of a design. Edit: I just bought 6 more of them, and the quality is the same. I briefly considered some of the knock-offs, but for the small extra investment I knew I could count on the WWW ones being square, so it was well worth it for me.

This is extremely well built and very sturdy. The only issue is that the guide for drilling holes is the exact size as the bracket rods. After drilling the holes w the guide, you'll need to remove the guide and clean up the holes, removing an 1/8" of material unless you want to use a lot of force to mount the shelf to the bracket... and forget ever removing it

Ordered 4 supports for a 8 foot long, 9" wide, 2" thick poplar board. The supports work great and and I could have used only 3 supports and it would have been just as sturdy. The installation of the supports was was easy and straightforward. I attached the supports directly to the studs by cutting away the drywall as recommended. Transferring those locations to the shelf was tricky. I used a different drill bit guide to drill the holes in the shelf because I thought I had a 3/4" bit already but I did not so it would have been cheaper and easier to buy the one recommended with these supports. I also didn't have a 6" long 3/4" drill bit but I have an 3/4" flexible auger bit (3 feet long) which gave me the extra depth needed for the supports. For my long shelf it was difficult to line up the supports to the back of the shelf since there is little to no clearance from the 3/4" drill bit in addition to supports not aligning straight with the studs. Even after loosening the supports to allow them to align themselves the shelf was difficult to slip over the supports. I tried mounting the shelf with 2 supports and it was much easier to slip the shelf on and off but it had a little too much give in the middle due to being unsupported. Adding in the additional 2 supports made the shelf much sturdier but greatly increased the difficulty aligning everything. If you are only using 2 supports it's not an issue but for a long shelf it is very fiddly.

I’ve been a carpenter for 30 years installed hundreds of shelves and mantles. This bracket is one of the best of ever seen it’s welded from the backside so nothing interferes with flush mounting. The welds are completely around the entire rod.very nice weld job. Steel is nice finish and very strong. It’s holding up This 66inch wide by 7-1/2 inch high 140 pound solid pc of maple

These brackets are great. Other have attested to their strength, so I won't touch on that. Let me give you a quick rundown of what I did and some advice. I used these to mount 3 shelves that were solid walnut slabs about 44" long and a little over 2" thick. The depths varied from about 9" to 14". I used a drill press as others recommended with a jig I made, clamps and an extra pair of hands just to make sure I drilled them as perfectly as possible. I used a 3/4" bit. I mounted the brackets on the wall (directly on my Sheetrock, not on my tile) using some #9 3" exterior screws. When I went to put the shelves on the brackets they didn't go on very well at all. I ended trying to get them on and them removing them several times, boring out the holes a little more each time. Eventually got them on, but let me give you some time and effort-saving advice! Drill your holes a size too big (I really wouldn't hesitate to use a 13/16" bit next time) and secure your shelf to the bracket by applying a little construction adhesive in the hole before you put it on. Do a dry fit first and if it doesn't fit don't pound it on -- otherwise it may get stuck partially on. Just pull it off and make your hole a little larger. Make sure they slide all the way on and off without too much pounding and tugging. Then, just shoot a little construction adhesive down the hole before you push them on the final time. If you attempt to install this the way the manufacturer suggests (drilling perfect holes) you could be in for a lot of frustration. UPDATE: The manufacturer says their instructions now say to use a 13/16" bit.

These are very heavy duty. The 3/4" diameter shafts are firmly welded to the base plates. You better make sure your holes are accurately aligned in all directions as there is no tweaking wiggle room, i.e. whacking with a hammer. You can adjust the tension of the screws into the wall the compensate horizontally slightly. Constantly check your drilling angle into the shelf (mine was a 2" thick, 8" deep live-edge slab of cherry weighing about 40 lbs). Here's a hint: put some vasaline on the shaft and drill a tiny hole in the bottom of the shelf out towards the end of the shaft's run into the shelf to relive the air pressure as the shaft glides onto the shelf. The shaft and a 3/4" drill hole are a very tight fit, as they should be. The good news is the shelf turned out great. Two of the brackets are are holding the shelf, a 27" iMac, and a heavy keyboard shelf with no settling of the shelf. All in all, a good product, but it requires precision when installing.