Our recycle guy John found these brackets from a restaurant that had a fire. They are cast iron and very strong. We sprayed them with black matte paint to freshen up the look.
We got 1 1/4 inch short bolts to screw in where there was not very much room. This was a design flaw that we had to work around. We pre drilled the holes which made it alot easier.
We installed them on the 2X4 studs for added strenth.
For the shelving we used 2" X 12" 1940s lumber, cutting another piece 4" to make a 16" wide board.
After applying the wood glue we clamped them tight every 3 to 4 feet.
Then we sanded them a very long time.........
Richard made a template for the cut next to the window so they would all look the same.
He cut the wood with a saber saw to get the best cut.
Then he sanded again....
Here you can see the difference between the raw wood and a varnish finish. Clear coat Minwax was the brand we used.
We installed them screwing them to the wall to secure then.
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