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Industrial Pipe Bookshelf and Shoe Rack

Step 2Mount Flange on Wall

Mount Flange on Wall
Find a Stud:

You want to mount the flanges on studs so you will need a stud finder to help you.  I mounted my shelf in the corner of my room where I knew there would be a stud.  Check out these resources for finding studs:
Mount Flange:
  • Once you have figured out where you want your shelf to be, decide where you want to mount the first flange and mark the holes with a pencil where you will drill.
  • Drill pilot holes using a drill bit that is a bit smaller than the size of your screws.  
  • Hold the flange up to the wall and screw the flange in with the hand drill.

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