Kwikfishron gave a great idea of floating shelves from stair trends. My question is asking for guidance on the implementation?
1. For two studs 16" apart apart, how much wider can the width of the shelf/trend extend beyond a lagged stud; that is, for example, can the shelve extend 10" beyond a stud and still be strong enough? (i.e. 36" shelf centered on two studs.)
2. What size lag screw - diameter and length. For example, 1/2" by 10" okay for a 12" trend?
3. Should a 10" lag screw be 3" into the stud and, therefore, 7" into the trend.
4. Being a novice, does it take a lot of experience to bore a long hole into a trend? (Is it possible with a hand drill?) The concern is making the bored hole perpendicular and straight without a drill press.
5. Finally, is such a support method strong enough for books?
Thanks for any advice.
1. For two studs 16" apart apart, how much wider can the width of the shelf/trend extend beyond a lagged stud; that is, for example, can the shelve extend 10" beyond a stud and still be strong enough? (i.e. 36" shelf centered on two studs.)
2. What size lag screw - diameter and length. For example, 1/2" by 10" okay for a 12" trend?
3. Should a 10" lag screw be 3" into the stud and, therefore, 7" into the trend.
4. Being a novice, does it take a lot of experience to bore a long hole into a trend? (Is it possible with a hand drill?) The concern is making the bored hole perpendicular and straight without a drill press.
5. Finally, is such a support method strong enough for books?
Thanks for any advice.