drop down shelf

katydids

hi, i want to have a drop down shelf in the kitchen at the alcove opening to the dining room - i want it 33-1/2" (which is the width of the shelf there now between the rooms) - i want to extend it 8-10" into the kitchen, and have it drop down on the kitchen side so that dishes can be passed back and forth more securely and i would have a work table on the kitchen side,

i have investigated the brackets, which are rather expensive so i don't want to order and not have the right thing - now - do i also need hinges to attach the new shelf to the one which is there (affixrd to the bottom of the alcove.

am i making myself clear - help! please

Ron6519

Check out Rockler and put in shelf brackets in the search box. They run either $22. or 31.00.
Ron

peterwoodnut

seems that you just need info to help. I think that if you want to make a proper job you must use right hinges for the design job as it may not only for looks but safety. also when mounting shelf make sure that you have a firm, strong anchor to anchor to. just remember that sometimes cheapest is not the answer and normally cost more in the long run.