The original post: /r/diy by /u/matt-854 on 2024-11-09 18:13:58.
Hi all, I want to make some 2x8 (or 2x6) floating shelves. I want them to really have the floating effect with no brackets visible. I assumed I had metal framing at 24" OC as I have throughout the apartment, but after some digging, it is a block wall with 1/2" drywall on wood furring strips.
My original idea was to use fasten these toggle bolts into metal framing, but after I found out it is a block wall, I am thinking of just doing a few toggle bolts into the drywall. My idea is to insert threaded rods into the toggle bolts, and pre drill the hole in the wood shelf to slide onto the toggle bolts. I’m no engineer, but I imagine if I do 5 of these per shelf to support, it will be enough to hold the shelf and whatever I put on it. The shelf length will be about 6’.
I estimate the shelf itself will weigh about 25 lbs, and with whatever I put on it, around 40lbs with stuff on it. Lets just call it 50lbs total to be safe. Below is the spec sheet for the toggle bolts I want to use. Do you think this is a good idea? Is there another approach to achieving the same design? Appreciate any feedback.
