Truss / Braced shelf brackets
Steel L brackets with a diagonal brace under the arm, in black or white, 6, 8 or 10 in, sold in packs of 4 or 8
$27.95packs of 4 or 8
White steel, folds flat, pair
White folding shelf brackets for desks and benches
$35.95
White steel brackets that lock level at 90 degrees and fold flat against the wall when released. Built for fold-down desks, laundry shelves and workbench leaves where you want the floor space back.
Expected delivery Thu, Nov 5 to Tue, Nov 10
- Free shipping over $49
- 30-day returns
Shipping and returns
Free shipping over $49. Arrives in 7-12 days. Shipping times and costs per country
Not what you were looking for? Return it within 30 days of delivery. How returns work
Specifications
- Material
- Steel
- Finish
- White
- Arm
- 8 in: 7-7/8 in (200 mm); 10 in: 9-13/16 in (250 mm)
- Wall plate
- 4-1/2 in (115 mm) tall on both sizes
- Width
- Arm 13/16 in (21 mm), wall plate 1 in (25 mm)
- Action
- Locks level at 90 degrees, folds flat to the wall
- Sold
- Pair (2 brackets)
- Not for
- Body weight, such as seats or steps
Sizes
- 8 in: a 7-7/8 in (200 mm) arm on a 4-1/2 in (115 mm) wall plate. For tops about 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm) deep.
- 10 in: a 9-13/16 in (250 mm) arm on the same 4-1/2 in (115 mm) wall plate. For tops about 12 to 15 in (30 to 38 cm) deep.
The arm is 13/16 in (21 mm) wide and the wall plate 1 in (25 mm) wide, with screw holes in both.
How they work
Lift the arm and the brace slides along it until it locks the arm level at 90 degrees. Release the brace and the arm swings down flat against the wall plate, taking the top with it. Fold and open them together, one hand on each end of the top.
Where they earn their keep
A fold-down desk in a hallway or a guest room. A laundry shelf that drops away when the basket is gone. A workbench leaf in the garage, or a breakfast ledge in a small kitchen. Anywhere a fixed shelf would always be in the way.
Fitting
Screw the wall plates into studs at the same height, using a level between them, then fit the top with short screws up through the holes in the arms. When the brackets fold, the top hangs straight down, so mount them at least the depth of the top above the floor or whatever sits below. On drywall with no stud behind it, use anchors rated for the load; on brick or concrete, a masonry bit and plugs.
Care
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry. A drop of light oil on the pivots keeps the action smooth. Keep scouring pads and solvents off the white finish.
Delivery and returns
Delivery is $6.95, and orders over $49 ship free. Unused pairs can come back within 30 days of delivery.
Questions
How deep a top can I put on them?
A top a little deeper than the arm is the sweet spot: about 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm) on the 8 in pair and 12 to 15 in (30 to 38 cm) on the 10 in pair. A deeper top levers harder on the wall screws.
How many do I need for a desk?
One pair carries a top up to about 32 in (81 cm) wide. For a longer desk or a workbench, add a third bracket in the middle and screw every bracket into a stud.
How do I fold them down?
Hold the top with one hand, release the brace on each bracket and lower the top until it hangs flat against the wall. To open, lift the top until both braces lock.
Can I mount them on drywall?
Into studs is best, because a desk top gets leaned on. If a stud isn't where you need it, use anchors rated for the load, or screw a wooden batten across two studs and fix the brackets to that.
What if they don't fit my space?
Unused pairs can come back within 30 days of delivery. Measure the drop below the brackets before you drill, so the folded top clears the floor.
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