I am gonna fit a small shelf.... (1 Viewer)

[Jaws]

It is to put an HD tuner on.. roughly 6" sticking out by say 10" long
It will be mounted below the telly directly on to the bulkhead
I would like it to look neat and tidy ( otherwise I will get it in the neck ! )

Whilst I am pretty handy with things mechanical and electrical, wood and such like is little short of an anathema to me as the only thing I ever seem to make from it is a mess !!..

Soooooooo
What would the panel ( ) suggest I use to make such a shelf ?

 

[Dawn B]

Wood

 

[Armytwowheels]

Marble or slate!?

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[scotjimland]

Rather than make, I suggest you buy a floating shelf .. .. plenty to choose from

IKEA have some nice ones

just an example http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S69002469/

 

[Jaws]

I have had a look and all the 'normal' shelf options are just miles too big !

 

[Just smiffy]

B&q pine board, cut to size and then stain it to your choice to fit in with your van....

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[Robert Clark]

How about Perspex?
Thin and lightweight, can be purchased online, cut to size with polished edges.
Looks almost invisible in use

Fix to wall with the same brackets used for glass shelves

 

[scotjimland]

B&Q, Wickes etc .. sell floating shelf brakets and shelving in various widths.. cut to length

 

[Don Quixote]

Agree with above B&Q is best answer - they will even cut to size if you ask nice.

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[JJ]

Resist the temptation...

Call Terry...

JJ

 

[dabhand]

I shall refer you to your own post from October 2013!!

Rainbow Conversions can produce virtually any table top from tiny to huge for you.
They might not be able to match absolutely perfectly the wood colour but it will be as close as most folks eyes can see !

 

[dabhand]

Try here, looks suitable!
http://freshome.com/floating-shelves/

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[dabhand]

Number 8 on the above link John

 

[DBK]

How heavy is the HD tuner? If it isn't very could you stick it to the wall with Velcro? This would avoid the need for a shelf. Alternatively, if there is a wardrobe behind the telly stick the tuner in there, again secured with the sticky stuff.

 

[Jaws]

Number 8 on the above link John

What the big box thing ?
The next one would be perfect though, if it was not £70 and was half the length

How heavy is the HD tuner? If it isn't very could you stick it to the wall with Velcro? This would avoid the need for a shelf. Alternatively, if there is a wardrobe behind the telly stick the tuner in there, again secured with the sticky stuff.

The bulkhead in question is the one linking hab to cab DBK.. It is not very long and has a cloth covering over half of it.
The issue with the unit being flat up agin the wall is that it will not 'see' the remote control
It would certainly be light enough for a velcro attachment mind you !

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[rangi]

Velcro to ceiling?

 

[Minxy]

Are you wanting to leave it there permanently or remove it when you travel?

 

[Jaws]

It will stay there mate

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[Minxy]

Oi ... I'm a girlie!!!! Mate indeed!

Do you have a picture of the tuner so we can see what it's like?

 

[Theonlysue]

http://m.screwfix.com/p/velcro-brand-heavy-duty-stick-on-tape-black-50mm-x-1m/21670?kpid=21670&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping%20-%20Sealants%20and%20Adhesives%20(New)-_-Shopping%20-%20Sealants%20and%20Adhesives&gclid=CjwKEAjw_oK4BRDym-SDq-aczicSJAC7UVRtYgZrZPJZA1fp-MTQ0et-ntQOVMkQo7pRglOKT9S3mBoCDOTw_wcB

2 inch wide heavy duty velcro

 

[Antonio]

B & Q bin ends £3 each.

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[SuperMike]

Most things usually stay up if you use 6" clout nails.

 

[Jaws]

Oi ... I'm a girlie!!!! Mate indeed!

Do you have a picture of the tuner so we can see what it's like?

I call every one mate !
I will take a picture of it and the place it needs to be tomorrow Minxy

http://m.screwfix.com/p/velcro-brand-heavy-duty-stick-on-tape-black-50mm-x-1m/21670?kpid=21670&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping%20-%20Sealants%20and%20Adhesives%20(New)-_-Shopping%20-%20Sealants%20and%20Adhesives&gclid=CjwKEAjw_oK4BRDym-SDq-aczicSJAC7UVRtYgZrZPJZA1fp-MTQ0et-ntQOVMkQo7pRglOKT9S3mBoCDOTw_wcB

2 inch wide heavy duty velcro

Got a load of it somewhere Sue, but cannot really use velcro unfortunately

 

[JJ]

Oi ... I'm a girlie!!!! Mate indeed!

At the risk of upsetting quite a few, may I enquire as to what a "girlie" is doing posting on a thread about shelf fitting?

JJ

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[Jaws]

B & Q bin ends £3 each.

About a third that size might be ok Antonio

 

[SuperMike]

At the risk of upsetting quite a few, may I enquire as to what a "girlie" is doing posting on a thread about shelf fitting?

JJ

You, are cruzin for a bruzin methinks.

 

[Theonlysue]

It's hardly rocket science

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[Gellyneck]

Rather than buying \ constructing a shelf could you glue (Araldite or similar) keyhole mounting brackets to the rear of the unit, put appropriate screws into the wall and hang the unit on them? Suppose it depends on the weight of the unit \ strength of the wall.
Just a thought.
Nothing visible but the unit itself.

 

[Jaws]

I like that idea Gellyneck.. Not sure if it is possible to utilise where it has got to go but worth a look..
Report to follow

 

[Minxy]

At the risk of upsetting quite a few, may I enquire as to what a "girlie" is doing posting on a thread about shelf fitting?

JJ

You must have been asleep JJ when I've posted about my escapades with my power tools! Go and sit on the naughty step for not paying attention!

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