2 X 4 "Shelflink" system - pros/cons?

Question

Howdy,

As anyone used this "Shelflink" system of attaching 2 X 4's for the purpose of making an easy/sturdy shelving system?
If so - any pros/cons/thoughts?

Here's a link to one of these systems:
http://www.improvementscatalog.com/product/storage+spaces/indoor+storage/basement-attic+storage/6-pc.+shelf+links+set+%28black%29.do?sortby=&asc=&page=


Thanks,

Answer 1

Certainly looks easy, and it's a variation of dozens of old themes.

As with any lumber built shelving; certainly SWAY can be an issue; but you could CLEAT the adjacent wall and attach each unit.

As the link states 2000 lbs. I probably wouldn't test that statement, and in part; the substance of the actual shelf WILL MATTER. Certainly they're referring to SHEAR weight/ compound weight, and any HOME use shelving should have heavy to the bottom anyway

Certainly it's a decent system for a fair price.

Steven Wolf