Wanting to build a floating desk for the music room. How much weight could it hold if it spanned 5 studs?
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Replying to @mccauleysdesign
@mccauleysdesign (Fencepost error, 6 studs). 2 bolts per stud. Pocket holes for each brace.pic.twitter.com/L6rfTgforH
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Replying to @ItsRobbAllen
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@ItsRobbAllen strength proportional to cantilever length DIVDED BY vertical span of attachment...which is close to zero here. This is bad2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @MorlockP
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@ItsRobbAllen what you need to do is fab up some flat "L" brackets of steel, inlet into wall, sister to 2x4 studs, screw tight.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @MorlockP
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@ItsRobbAllen make each L leg 2' long and strength is >>> straight of wall, desk. Requires some spackeling & paint, but is only correct way1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
.@ItsRobbAllen steel can be cut at home W bandsaw or 4" angle grinder. Or just ordered from a steel shop. Or maybe found online premade.
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