The original post: /r/diy by /u/kenfgx on 2024-12-26 04:15:39.
I wanted to create a channel for my cables under my birch countertop desk. My plan is attach a 1x6 5’ board (MDF or pine) under my desk using 2 corner brackets. This 5’ board will act as a back plate where all my computer cables will hide behind. Here is a rough sketch. I planned to attach thin sheet metal strips along the back side of the board so I magnetically clip cables and power bars to it. My questions are:
- I planned to use 1/4" threaded inserts to attach the board to the table. The 4" corner bracket which has holes on each leg, so it’ll be 4 screws in total holding the board. How does threaded inserts fair against constant downward pulling force? Should I use more brackets along the length instead of just 2? I’m trying to minimize the amount of holes drilled.
- What is the best way to attach the brackets to the board securely? The board is actually only 3/4" thick so I felt like 3/4" or shorter wood screw might not hold well. I planned on punching a hole through the board and use nuts and bolts to secure the bracket.
I basically only have a drill so I can’t do anything fancy either. I’m also open to suggestion as to any other ways to do this. I know there are cable management channels sold online but my problems with those are: a) they are very short (~15") so to cover 5’ of length I’ll need to buy multiple pieces which means b) more holes I need to be drilling c) they are also often small, slim and felt very limited in what can be placed inside.
Thanks!