I’m wanting to make my tool chests “float” and make a work bench of sorts with a table top across it.
My studs are 16″ apart as per US typical housing.
I belive the wall id be using IS load bearing.
I do have a vast amount of tools, screwdrivers, sockets, that sort of thing. But I’d be wanting to hang a typical 32Hx27Wx18D.that has a manufactured weight of 77 lbs.
I was thinking either 2 aluminum french cleats per chest (top and bottom) or removing the drywall, adding a piece of wood horizontally and another inside the box to sandwhich the metal, most likely a 1×4 to not cause too much protrusion.
Would probably be safer to add a horizontal 2×4 between the studs and mount there too huh?
Obviously the best bet would be to use 3″ lag bolts from the mount to the stud.
The order in which is prefer to do the work:
Cleets
Sandwhich
Horizontal brace addition.
I couldn’t give you the weight of the total box when filled. But they’re rated for 650lbs.
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I’m not an engineer just a semi logical person but something that heavy would most likely warp the pinewood over time leaving further issues on the table lol. Not saying it can’t be done just that it may not be the best move. I build a lot and this new wood isn’t what it used to be.
That is how most people hang their upper kitchen cabinets on the wall, right?
Is the stuff in your tool chest going to be a lot heavier than a really well stocked kitchen cabinet? If yes, you may consider opening the wall and adding some sister studs. But most likely it will not be necessary.