First, a six-foot shelf made of particle board is not what I would consider. If it gets damp, it will swell and warp. Use something more sturdy. And also bracing underneath is needed as the front will sag eventually anyway.
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2015 18:27:20 -0500
Subject: [DIY] Shelves
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2015 18:27:20 -0500
Subject: [DIY] Shelves
I'm building some shelves in a closet. They are 72" long, and 12" deep and 3/4" thick. Made of particle board. The shelves will rest on 1/2" ledge on the back wall and each end wall. I intend to use the shelves for storing art supplies and magazines. What I would like to know if how much weight these shelves might support before requiring additional bracing. I could add angle supports, but would rather not, as it would (1) look unattractive to me and (2) interfere with placement of items on the shelf below. Can anyone give a reliable estimate as to how much weight I can safely load to each shelf without causing it to bough?
thanks,
Deborah
thanks,
Deborah
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