Latch / Stainless folding brackets, 8 in

Stainless steel, push to fold, pair

Stainless steel folding brackets with a push catch

$42.95

Stainless steel folding brackets with a spring catch: lift the arm to lock it level, and press the catch to fold it flat to the wall. Made for fold-down desks, laundry shelves and workbench leaves.

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: Stainless steel
Finish: Natural stainless
Arm: 8 in: 7-11/16 in (195 mm); 10 in: 9-5/8 in (245 mm)
Wall plate: 8 in: 4-7/16 in (113 mm) tall; 10 in: 5-1/4 in (133 mm) tall; 1-1/4 in (32 mm) wide
Arm width: 7/8 in (23 mm)
Action: Locks level at 90 degrees, push the catch to fold
Sold: Pair (2 brackets)
Not for: Body weight, such as seats or steps

Sizes

8 in: a 7-11/16 in (195 mm) arm on a 4-7/16 in (113 mm) wall plate. For tops about 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm) deep.
10 in: a 9-5/8 in (245 mm) arm on a 5-1/4 in (133 mm) wall plate. For tops about 12 to 15 in (30 to 38 cm) deep.

The arm is 7/8 in (23 mm) wide. The wall plate is 1-1/4 in (32 mm) wide and has a column of screw holes, so you can catch a stud and still put in more than one screw.

How the catch works

A spring in the brace snaps a catch into place when the arm reaches level, so the bracket locks on its own as you lift the top. To fold, push the catch and lower the arm; it drops flat against the wall plate. Do both brackets together, one hand on each end of the top.

Why stainless

Stainless steel shrugs off the damp of a laundry room, a garage or a basement far better than plain or painted steel, and there is no coating to chip where the arm meets the plate. The bare metal also sits well next to stainless appliances and sinks.

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 mild cleaner is fine; rinse off bleach or salt, which can mark any stainless steel over time. A drop of light oil on the pivots keeps the catch smooth.

Delivery and returns

Delivery is $6.95, and orders over $49 ship free. Unused pairs can come back within 30 days of delivery.

Questions

Will they rust in a laundry room or garage?

Stainless steel stands up to damp rooms far better than plain or painted steel. Wipe off splashes of bleach or salt, which can mark any stainless finish if they sit on it.

How do I fold them?

Hold the top, push the catch on each bracket and lower the top until it hangs flat. To open, lift the top until both catches click, and check both are locked before you load it.

8 in or 10 in?

Go by the depth of the top. The 8 in pair suits tops about 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm) deep, like a laundry shelf; the 10 in pair suits 12 to 15 in (30 to 38 cm), like a small desk or a bench leaf.

How many do I need?

One pair carries a top up to about 32 in (81 cm) wide. For anything longer, add a third bracket in the middle and screw every bracket into a stud.

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.