Help Me Locate a Source for Brackets

[floyd]

I need a couple of metal brackets like the one in the picture. I need something about 2" high, 1" wide that sticks out about 1/2". I have tried all kinds of bracket searches on google with no luck. The pic I did find is from place in the UK. I struck out at Home Depot, Lowes, Ace, etc. I need something that can hold about 25 lbs. Any recommendations? Thanks!

 

[brownbagg]

make them

 

[7th Kahuna]

Have you tried McMaster-Carr?
www.mcmaster.com/

When it comes to quality hardware, they have a great selection. If nothing else, they should have the material to make them.

 

[floyd]

McMaster-Carr - Bingo! Thanks!

 

[Stuart in MN]

I've seen flat metal mending plates at the hardware store that are about that size - a couple bends in the vise and there you go.

Just do a google search on 'metal mending plate' and you'll see some examples, they come in all different sizes.

 

[BMW Rider]

make them

That'd be my suggestion too. Some 1" x 1/8" flat iron cut to length, two quick bends, drill some screw holes and you're done. Maybe a shot of paint to make them look good.

 

[NUTTSGT]

If I couldn't find something like that, I'd be making them too.

 

[EOC_Jason]

Even if McMaster Carr had them I would probably just make them myself... What an excuse to use a vise and a big hammer..

 

[insp185]

Try a Fire Extinguisher Supply house. That looks just like a wall bracket for hanging a fire extinguisher on.

 

[Mr_fixit]

That looks like something that could be easily made in a vice , using a hammer.

 

[RECox286]

IIRC, that bracket looks to be close to what is used on some sliding

garage door setups. Don't hold me to it. Could also be close to

straps that are used to barricade a door with a 2x4. I'd bet you could

find something in an "old" hardware store, even if it needed to be cut

into two pieces (a two fer one deal). Otherwise, get some strap, and

bend them yourself sounds to be feasible. How identical must they be ?

Uncle Bob

 

[gahrajmahal]

How about a new tool to make the bracket with? One I need To buy myself.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/H3243

 

[floyd]

How about a new tool to make the bracket with? One I need To buy myself.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/H3243

Now that looks cool! I'm hanging a pretty cool original sign so I want the brackets to look decent. Thanks for all the suggestions!

 

[7th Kahuna]

How about a new tool to make the bracket with? One I need To buy myself.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/H3243

Now that would have come in handy last week. I had to make some brackets to secure a window AC unit.