Hello
I'm going to build a custom-built bench on brackets, and the bracket will be on the same wall as a long radiator. Therefore, the brackets can't have their brace for stability and should fit down behind the radiator.
Does anyone have a suggestion for a bracket that can handle this? Would these, for example, work http://www.biltema.se/products/product.asp?iItemId=83923
Jula has a bracket called obelix that is supposed to handle 100kg, but unfortunately, no picture http://www.jula.se/e-Sales/esa/default.jsp?mainpage=ItemDetails.jsp&@where.ItemID@EQ=349822 Does anyone have it and know if it has a brace? Maybe someone has a picture?
The brackets will be installed on cc600mm in wooden studs+plywood+drywall, and the bench will be L-shaped, where the side with the radiator will be about 1800mm.
I'm going to build a custom-built bench on brackets, and the bracket will be on the same wall as a long radiator. Therefore, the brackets can't have their brace for stability and should fit down behind the radiator.
Does anyone have a suggestion for a bracket that can handle this? Would these, for example, work http://www.biltema.se/products/product.asp?iItemId=83923
Jula has a bracket called obelix that is supposed to handle 100kg, but unfortunately, no picture http://www.jula.se/e-Sales/esa/default.jsp?mainpage=ItemDetails.jsp&@where.ItemID@EQ=349822 Does anyone have it and know if it has a brace? Maybe someone has a picture?
The brackets will be installed on cc600mm in wooden studs+plywood+drywall, and the bench will be L-shaped, where the side with the radiator will be about 1800mm.
Those metal brackets probably won't hold. Unless you place them ridiculously close...
See if you can find something designed for the installation of pipes or cable trays. Or have a blacksmith weld together some brackets from appropriately sized T-beams.
What kind of wall is behind it?
The upper attachment will have to bear quite a bit of load, so it's not completely trivial unless it's a concrete wall.
See if you can find something designed for the installation of pipes or cable trays. Or have a blacksmith weld together some brackets from appropriately sized T-beams.
What kind of wall is behind it?
The upper attachment will have to bear quite a bit of load, so it's not completely trivial unless it's a concrete wall.
Biltema's angle brackets are barely able to support a windowsill, let alone a seating bench...
Should the radiator protrude from the bench or be underneath it?
Can you not, if the radiator is under the bench, build your own brackets with a diagonal brace "in front of" the radiator?
//Daniel
Should the radiator protrude from the bench or be underneath it?
Can you not, if the radiator is under the bench, build your own brackets with a diagonal brace "in front of" the radiator?
//Daniel
Lundbergs has a bracket called Stefan which is "extremely sturdy", and which we have used in our legless desk (see here). Available in different dimensions, and you should be able to find it at Beijers or Coop Bygg, for example.
How deep should the bench be?
It places quite high demands on both the bracket and the wall behind. You may need to reinforce the back wall with extra studs (if it is plasterboard).
How deep should the bench be?
It places quite high demands on both the bracket and the wall behind. You may need to reinforce the back wall with extra studs (if it is plasterboard).
Thanks! You seem to have placed the brackets at cc600mm. Would you dare to have a few people sitting on your desk? Does the desk flex at all? Do you have 500x500mm brackets? The brackets will be fastened with thick French bolts in 45x145mm studs at cc600, so I think the wall should handle it.
Hello! Sorry for the late reply. Yep, we have 500x500 brackets and cc600 (approximately). No, I wouldn't recommend this construction for a bench, since the weight is quite far out.
But how deep should your bench be? A bench doesn't need to be more than 300 deep, right? I saw a couple of brackets the other day that I estimate were somewhere between 200-300 but easily the sturdiest I've seen. Much sturdier than the 500x500 ones I've used. Felt like they would be perfect for your bench (if it doesn't need to be particularly deep). Found them at Coop Bygg, which is being phased out, so unfortunately there was no information about the supplier. But they "felt like" Lundbergs. But found nothing about it on their website. They were painted white and probably about 50mm wide.
But how deep should your bench be? A bench doesn't need to be more than 300 deep, right? I saw a couple of brackets the other day that I estimate were somewhere between 200-300 but easily the sturdiest I've seen. Much sturdier than the 500x500 ones I've used. Felt like they would be perfect for your bench (if it doesn't need to be particularly deep). Found them at Coop Bygg, which is being phased out, so unfortunately there was no information about the supplier. But they "felt like" Lundbergs. But found nothing about it on their website. They were painted white and probably about 50mm wide.
You're right that I can't compare a bench with a depth of about 400mm with your desk.
I have now bought some brackets (300x400) that I'm testing. It hasn't been completed yet, but I feel pretty confident that it will hold. cc600 is actually quite tight.
I got some cheap brackets from harald-nyborg that feel really stable, actually. Cheap compared to "stefan-brackets".
http://www.harald-nyborg.se/merinfo.asp?varenr=7559&Grp=&n=10
If I'm reminded in a month, I can get back to you with the results.
I have now bought some brackets (300x400) that I'm testing. It hasn't been completed yet, but I feel pretty confident that it will hold. cc600 is actually quite tight.
I got some cheap brackets from harald-nyborg that feel really stable, actually. Cheap compared to "stefan-brackets".
http://www.harald-nyborg.se/merinfo.asp?varenr=7559&Grp=&n=10
If I'm reminded in a month, I can get back to you with the results.
About 10 later... Did the brackets for the bench hold? Picture?
