Wanted Need: small piece of 2-1/2” angle

[Ted P]

IDK the weight of the sign, but I would drill the mounting holes on the angle side going against the wall high on angle rather than the middle to give a longer lever arm for the bottom edge to hold the weight. Reduces the amount of “dent” in the wall if the sign is very weighty.

 

[charlessenf]

OK, looking closely, I think I understand. The Sign is 3' x 2' x 1.5" at the edge, but thicker in the center - as opposed to being flat on the back, in the same plane as the rear edge of the steel banding.

You could use the grey (painted) steel - cutting it in two and drilling a hole the requisite distance from the angle to insure 'clearance at the rearance.' The original piece had two mounting holes and one 'suspending' hole. My grey steel has a single hole on (what would become) each leg. You would need to drill one 'suspending' hole on the one leg - ignoring the existing hole on that leg - and either use the existing 1/4" +/- hole on the other leg to fasten it to the wall, or drill a second hole in that leg.

As well, the little angles that 'came with' that grey steel thingamajig have the three holes like your original mounting bracket except, the 'suspending' hole is a slotted opening ideal for a carriage bolt. Using these would place the (center of the) 'suspending' hole 1 15/16" from the surface of whatever the two-hole leg was secured to. Since the original is 2.5" and the 'suspending' hole in it is 3/4" 'in,' could the center of the original 'suspending' hole be 2.5 - .75 = 1.75" from the mounting surface?

 

[ChemE75]

IDK the weight of the sign, but I would drill the mounting holes on the angle side going against the wall high on angle rather than the middle to give a longer lever arm for the bottom edge to hold the weight. Reduces the amount of “dent” in the wall if the sign is very weighty.

Didn’t weigh it but my guesstimate is 25-30 lbs. The trim board along top of wall is miratec/hardie composite with a double 2x beam behind - plan to lag bolt into the 2x. Good idea on hole placement.

 

[ChemE75]

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OK, looking closely, I think I understand. The Sign is 3' x 2' x 1.5" at the edge, but thicker in the center - as opposed to being flat on the back, in the same plane as the rear edge of the steel banding.

You could use the grey (painted) steel - cutting it in two and drilling a hole the requisite distance from the angle to insure 'clearance at the rearance.' The original piece had two mounting holes and one 'suspending' hole. My grey steel has a single hole on (what would become) each leg. You would need to drill one 'suspending' hole on the one leg - ignoring the existing hole on that leg - and either use the existing 1/4" +/- hole on the other leg to fasten it to the wall, or drill a second hole in that leg.

As well, the little angles that 'came with' that grey steel thingamajig have the three holes like your original mounting bracket except, the 'suspending' hole is a slotted opening ideal for a carriage bolt. Using these would place the (center of the) 'suspending' hole 1 15/16" from the surface of whatever the two-hole leg was secured to. Since the original is 2.5" and the 'suspending' hole in it is 3/4" 'in,' could the center of the original 'suspending' hole be 2.5 - .75 = 1.75" from the mounting surface?
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The banding is 2” wide. Backside half of the plane is hiding in my daughters basement, or attic, or garage (she stashed it in a box or drawer when moving, but we didn’t have time to check during last visit - she’s also a saver of stuff/just in case, apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!) so “backside” is now flush with the hanging tab that’s also 2” w. 1-1/2” from wall to suspending hole allows for some wall clearance. So that leg could be shorter or the slotted hole will be handy to adjust the clearance to the wall. I have some stick-on felt pads for the back of the sign I can use to keep it from rubbing. The wall in the sunroom is the former patio outside house wall that has lap siding so it’s not dentable like drywall. Two mounting holes on each angle leg against the trim board seems best to resist any rotation although weight feels pretty much equal when holding the tabs. Looks like the rounded bracket piece would work as is, unless someone thinks the 2 vertical mounting holes are less secure than 2 on the horizontal.

Off to gym after lunch - will call to confirm when I get back mid- afternoon.

 

[charlessenf]

The banding is 2” wide. Backside half of the plane is hiding in my daughters basement, or attic, or garage (she stashed it in a box or drawer when moving, but we didn’t have time to check during last visit - she’s also a saver of stuff/just in case, apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!) so “backside” is now flush with the hanging tab that’s also 2” w. 1-1/2” from wall to suspending hole allows for some wall clearance. So that leg could be shorter or the slotted hole will be handy to adjust the clearance to the wall. I have some stick-on felt pads for the back of the sign I can use to keep it from rubbing. The wall in the sunroom is the former patio outside house wall that has lap siding so it’s not dentable like drywall. Two mounting holes on each angle leg against the trim board seems best to resist any rotation although weight feels pretty much equal when holding the tabs. Looks like the rounded bracket piece would work as is, unless someone thinks the 2 vertical mounting holes are less secure than 2 on the horizontal.

Off to gym after lunch - will call to confirm when I get back mid- afternoon.

Sorry, I thought you'd said Noon. I've got to take out the trash - recycling center and visit Lowes. If I don't answer 1032 leave a message with your number and I'll call when I get back

 

[ChemE75]

Sorry, I thought you'd said Noon. I've got to take out the trash - recycling center and visit Lowes. If I don't answer 1032 leave a message with your number and I'll call when I get back

Messed up my calendar so had wrong time for today. Glad we got to chat. Sent my email in a msg.

 

[ChemE75]

Many thanks to Charles for the angle brackets - now no excuse to procrastinate cleaning up the finish.