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   Eef | Nov 09, 2009 08:33pm | #1

   hi chris,
   the small corbels in the center, although they look unnecessary, could be fit into stop dados and the center of these dados predrilled and countersunk to hide a mounting-to-wall screw. all of the corbels might be stop dovetail dadoed into the top and simply screwed through the wall side of the back. i have made a few of these mission style wall units. several were done incorporating mirrors in frames. they're fun to make.
   eef

   
   

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   Edited 11/9/2009 3:35 pm ET by Eef

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   davcefai | Nov 09, 2009 10:55pm | #2

   What also works is to use metal plates with a keyhole cut-out.

   Chop recesses in the back of the shelf, Screw the plates over the recesses. Fix screws into the wall and then slide the shelf into place.

   You can make *small* corrections to the levelling by wrapping electrical tape around the screws.

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   wouldworker | Nov 10, 2009 04:40am | #3

   I like both Eef's and Dav's suggestions, and had thought about Dav's beforehand which will allow me to locate the hangers anywhere along the back; thereby hanging the shelf from studs.Chris

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   davcefai | Nov 10, 2009 08:44am | #4

   One other suggestion:You could try making a "disguised" french cleat. The back of the shelf gets screwed to the wall through holes behind the corbels. Use dowels to reinforce the cleat.