French Cleat Shelf System. I put in a new french cleat system upon removing a ratty old storage shelf in the garage/shop. This is an easy how to project for the garage, shop or your home. A french cleat is a way of securing a cabinet, mirror, artwork or other object to a wall.
I'm building one for my shop, however i really believe this is an awesome solution to any space where you you can attach anything to this board.
This way you can set the holder on the cleat that's on the wall and gravity takes over from there. Print the base with support for up tabs. This way you can set the holder on the cleat that's on the wall and gravity takes over from there. Can i hang it with a steel french cleat hardware? The shelf is about 10lbs. I put in a new french cleat system upon removing a ratty old storage shelf in the garage/shop. Many think the name french cleat originated from the 1800's french shipbuilders who used the cleats to hang items on the ship walls to free up limited space on the ship's floors or decks. A french cleat is not only a strong anchor point, but it also makes for a great organization solution.
