French Cleat Video
What is a French cleat? It is two pieces of material that interlock with each other. It can be made from wood or metal. Use it to mount picture, plate, mantel, etc. to a wall. To make one out of wood, set your circular saw to 45 degrees and rip a 1 x 3 in half down the length of the board. Attach one of the pieces to the wall with the V facing up. The other piece gets attached the opposite way on the object being hung. Slide the two pieces together and you will have an interlocking mount.
Great for hanging objects without having nails or screws showing.
This video was mentioned in Tim's April 5, 2011 Newsletter.
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Thanks for the video demonstration on the French cleat. I'm going to remember to use it when I have a project that calls for it. Thanks much.
Would you recommend using French cleats to secure the top portion of tall bookcases and other tall furniture pieces to ensure they won't fall over during an earthquake or be pulled over by children vs. the straps?
Linda,
Yes.
Thanks Tim, excellent. Is there another video available on how to attach the French cleat to the wall and the object so that the cleat is in the right spot if the object has to mate with the floor ?