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Still_Willow2252 t1_j6fbihn wrote

Would just put wall cleats in instead of the brackets, it'll be enough to support quite a bit of weight.

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csth OP t1_j6ff0cw wrote

Does this work for the cleats?

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microcozmchris t1_j6gt01m wrote

Rip some strips from the edges of your plywood for the cleats. Make them, I dunno, 2" tall and screw the strips to the studs. Shouldn't use pressure treated indoors.

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csth OP t1_j6gtmur wrote

What is a better option for the wood choice?

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microcozmchris t1_j6hu4ta wrote

3/4" ply of any kind should be just fine. The more dense the better. You just don't need pressure treated, which is treated against moisture and the outside environs.

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csth OP t1_j6jscx8 wrote

Thanks for the advice! Should I run the cleats on 3 sides or just 2 sides of the shelf?

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Banana_Ram_You t1_j6guoeq wrote

Yea that'll do. Once the wood is fastened to studs, it's not going anywhere

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