Help with shelf to hold a PC?

Mark A · 10 Jul 2015 at 01:02

I'd probably use some m16-m20 threaded rod, bonded into the wall with resin.

There might be heavy duty floating shelf brackets that would be better as my suggestion means having to buy a 16-20mm wood and masonry drill bit, threaded rod and resin. It might work out quite expensive.

Yurka · 10 Jul 2015 at 08:00

Spot the engineer! Might as well throw in some angles while we're at it and weld some plates in as well

Roadrunner_668 · 10 Jul 2015 at 09:56

I'm beginning to wonder if I should put it on the floor...

Abyss · 10 Jul 2015 at 10:22

If you are indeed fixing into blockwork with plasterboard dot and dabbed over it then I would be using Rigifix or similar:

http://buyrigifixonline.co.uk/
http://deltaleigh.co.uk//wp-content/uploads/2010/06/rigifix.pdf

The M8 is rated to 245kg per fixing for Aircrete and 280Kg for medium density block work. 4 of those fixings with 2 L brackets and your PC won't be going anywhere.

Skiddley · 10 Jul 2015 at 10:59

He could have a shelf for his chair too with those figures!

Roadrunner_668 · 10 Jul 2015 at 12:04

Cool thanks, I think I'll buy a pack of those.

Abyss · 10 Jul 2015 at 14:13

Just make sure you buy brackets that are man enough to take the weight!

Also note the size of drill bit needed for the rigifix as you will need 16mm for the M8 which is bigger than the collar size of most drills (12-14mm). Screwfix sold a Dewalt Extreme bit in Screwfix that is 16mm but only 10 or 12mm at the shank.

Roadrunner_668 · 10 Jul 2015 at 16:11

I have access to loads of different drills and bits, I'm sure I'll find something! Now just looking at brackets!