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1. 
   FlynA | Dec 19, 2010 01:54am | #1

   How is the wine bottle able to stand without falling?

2. 
   rlafferty | Dec 19, 2010 07:41pm | #2

   Good question, I believe it's counterweighted to hold a wine bottle.

3. 
   paynecf1 | Nov 28, 2011 02:19am | #3

   I am planning on building a shelf very similar to this for the same reason. We just mounted our plasma TV on the wall and are looking for a very similar solution for holding the cable box and receiver. I have a couple questions if you have a second.
   1. How did you secure the shelf to the wall? I know there are multiple options out there, but given the size of the shelf and the weight it is supporting I'm assuming there is a specific method that should be used.
   2. Any other specific tips you could offer for constructing the shelf given the weight of the items it is holding?

   I appreciate any helpful advice you could offer.

4. 
   rlafferty | Dec 26, 2011 06:25pm | #4

   The back of this wall shelf (1/2" Sapele veneer) is set forward, and creates a void about 2" deep between the wall and shelf. The shelf is then hung on a French Cleat (one cleat attaches inside the void, and hangs on an opposing cleat which is attached to the wall - 45 degree cut between them.)

   The stock of wood used is 1" thick and the shelf structure is joined with hand cut, thru dovetails.

   Hope that helps, email me directly with any other questions.