trz Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Which do you prefer the straight pegs or the step-down L shaped ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I prefer dadoes and glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I like the L shape. Seems more secure. For adjustable shelving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trz Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I prefer dadoes and glue.dadoes and glue are good but, make adjustability a real pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 These are very nice and "reasonably" priced...http://www.leevalley.com/US/hardware/page.aspx?p=40184&cat=3,43648,43649If you wanna go full-on nutjob here are some Brussos...http://www.leevalley.com/US/hardware/page.aspx?p=40484&cat=3,41419,41454 I really can't see paying that much for the Brussos when the first ones I posted are also machined solid brass and just as high quality, IMO...unless you really wanted that half-post profile.I hate the L shaped pins. They're just ugly, no other way to put it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 The " L " shaped pins with a hole in them let you screw the shelf in place to make it fixed but easily adjusted if needed. I also use a straight pin that has a triangular clear plastic block on it for glass shelves. If you add a clear door bumper that reduces rattles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrusen Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I use the L-shaped pins for shop cabinets and the straight peg spoon-style pins for furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 We had a custom entertainment center made at our previous place that used my favorite method. There were the usual columns of pin holes, but what went there was actually a metal rod that tucked into both holes. The shelves had a thin stopped groove on both end and slid onto the rods. So it's fully supported front to back and completely invisible. They were super sturdy and a very clean look. They honestly felt like fixed shelves with only the appearance of the other holes to give it away. I tried to find the product online since it's somewhat hard to describe but I'm not having any luck googling on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I've used both types and prefer the L shaped ones.The secret to keep the shelf from sliding around is to make a notch in the bottom of the shelf right where the pins are located.Just a shallow divot with a router bit of the proper size and a little chisel work and Bob is your uncle! Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dknapp34 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 We had a custom entertainment center made at our previous place that used my favorite method. There were the usual columns of pin holes, but what went there was actually a metal rod that tucked into both holes. The shelves had a thin stopped groove on both end and slid onto the rods. So it's fully supported front to back and completely invisible. They were super sturdy and a very clean look. They honestly felt like fixed shelves with only the appearance of the other holes to give it away. I tried to find the product online since it's somewhat hard to describe but I'm not having any luck googling on my phone. This what you were talking about?http://www.amazon.com/Platte-River-12-pack-Hardware-Support/dp/B008R9KWPY/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1445374176&sr=1-1&keywords=concealed+shelf+pins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 This what you were talking about?http://www.amazon.com/Platte-River-12-pack-Hardware-Support/dp/B008R9KWPY/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1445374176&sr=1-1&keywords=concealed+shelf+pins Yes! Thank you. That's exactly what I mean. Those are awesome...very solid fully supported completely invisible adjustable shelves. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Capwn Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Those look pretty slick; gives the flexibility of adjustable shelves with the appearance of a fixed shelf. I'll have to keep those in mind for the next "shelving" project I do. I am assuming to remove them you just pull the shelf out, and that leaves the metal clip/bracket behind in the guide holes, correct? Edited October 20, 2015 by Al Capwn Using words is hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trz Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I thought that was what you were refering to. Those would be nice but, I've already got 300 1/4" holes drilled!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Those look pretty slick; gives the flexibility of adjustable shelves with the appearance of a fixed shelf. I'll have to keep those in mind for the next "shelving" project I do. I am assuming to remove them you just pull the shelf out, and that leaves the metal clip/bracket behind in the guide holes, correct?yea then you just take it out and move it to another row and slide the shelf back on. They're great! We loved them in that entertainment center. I thought that was what you were refering to. Those would be nice but, I've already got 300 1/4" holes drilled!!!whoops...too late! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 dadoes and glue are good but, make adjustability a real pain. Sliding dovetails then? ? I just hate making adjustable shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dknapp34 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Yes! Thank you. That's exactly what I mean. Those are awesome...very solid fully supported completely invisible adjustable shelves. Great stuff.Your timing is great, because I was just looking at those for some shelving in an entertainment center I'm building. I passed by them at first, because it didn't seem like they could be sturdy enough and my shelves need to be able to support electronic equipment, but now I may need to reconsider given your recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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