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Anchors:
metal or plastic casing that mounts into hollow walls to securely hold screws.
Collectible Case:
a hanging or freestanding box with a transparent front.
Curio Cabinet/Case:
glass-enclosed freestanding or small hanging display case with 1 or more (often locking) glass doors.
Drill Bits:
the component at the end of an electric drill that cuts holes.
Drywall Screws:
screws with aggressive threads; bugle-head screws.
Etagere:
a unique open cabinet for displaying collectibles.
Flag Case:
a triangular wood-and-glass case that displays folded memorial flags.
Freestanding Shelf:
a shelf or bookcase that stands by itself, with or without anchors.
Ladder Shelf:
a leaning or freestanding ladder-shaped shelf.
Modular Shelf:
a shelf that is made up of subsections.
Overhead Shelf Lighting:
lighting above shelves, common in curio cabinets and cases.
Particle Board:
plywood substitute made from sawdust and resin pressed into sheets.
Plexiglas:
an easily scratched acrylic plastic used to replace glass.
Plywood:
a sheet of wood made of 3 or more layers of wood veneer laminated together.
Rail/Clip Bracket:
a small bracket that installs into the wall to support floating shelves.
Shelf Bracket:
a bracket that supports a shelf.
Shelf Span:
the complete length of the shelf.
Studs:
wood framing that supports drywall, vertically spaced 16 inches apart.
Stud Sensor:
a tool used to locate wall studs by measuring density.
Tempered Glass:
treated glass, which is strengthened by reheating it just below the melting point and quickly cooling it.
Wall Bracket Shelf:
a wood or glass shelf that is supported by brackets that equal or are greater than the depth of the shelf.
Wall Corner Shelf:
small individual, wood or glass, wedge or square shelves designed for corners.
Wall Floating Shelf:
a shelf supported by rail or clip brackets that are almost invisible, making the shelf seem like it is floating.
Wood Screws:
a screw with a tapered shaft that easily penetrated undrilled wood.
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