Questions and Answers for Crates & Pallet 6 in. Black Steel Shelf Bracket for Wood Shelving

A:  No this bracket is sized for 6" lumber which is 5 1/2" wide.

A:  Most likely they will rust, as the material and the specification says it's steel. In order to get something that wouldn't rust you need to get either aluminum, zinc plated steel, or Chrome plated steel.

A:  I used them inside. They have held up perfectly so far, but I can’t speak to whether they will rustS 

A:  I use the brackets indoors however they appear to be heavy and sturdy enough to be used outdoors. Not 100% sure yet I can’t imagine they would rust. Use brass or painted head screws of course. 

A:  One. But I returned this item. The item was fine and sturdily made. I just found something else at Home Depot that better accomplished what I wanted to do.

A:  1

A:  Just the one.

A:  My personal opinion, Yes.

A:  Yes.

A:  Yes. My applicat5ion was for a small shelf with minimal loading. It installed fine with just screws.

A:  Yes they can however we recommend screwing either into studs or using wall anchors to make sure they're attached securely.

A:  The vertical portion that affixes to the wall is right at 5”. It is exactly 5” when measuring the bent and the vertical portion or a little under 5” when measuring only the vertical portion without the bend.

A:  The vertical portion that screws to the wall is exactly 5 inches.

A:  1:5”

A:  They are 1 1/2" wide.

A:  It depends on the weight of the shelf and its contents but we recommend brass finish wood screws to match the finish and #8 or #10.