Are all shelf pegs the same size?

Size: Regardless of their style, pin-type shelf supports are made to fit in either a 5mm-dia.

What do you call the little pegs that hold up shelves?

What Are Bookshelf Pegs? Bookshelf pegs hold and support the shelves or dividers in place, making them small but crucial pieces in constructing a bookshelf or cabinet. They are essential for bookshelves as without them you cannot maximize the space for books and other materials you want to place on top of each shelf.

What sizes do shelf pegs come in?

WidgetCo’s shelf pin collection comes in a variety of finishes from antique brass to polished nickel. Our shelf pins also come in an array of sizes from 3mm, 5mm (3/16″). up to a 1/4 inch and even the hard-to-find European standard 7mm size.

What size do shelf support pegs come in?

The shelf support pegs fit 1/4″ shelf holes on cabinets, entertainment centers, bookcases, kitchen cabinets and elsewhere. 1/4″ Shelf Pins install easily by hand. NOTE: optional 1/4″ Shelf Sleeves require a 9/32″ shelf hole.

What is a 1/4 inch shelf pin?

WIDGETCO® 1/4″ Shelf Pins are used to support a shelf in place on projects with 1/4″ diameter shelf holes. The shelf support pegs fit 1/4″ shelf holes on cabinets, entertainment centers, bookcases, kitchen cabinets and elsewhere.

How far apart should shelf supports be?

Size: Regardless of their style, pin-type shelf supports are made to fit in either a 5mm-dia. hole or a 1/4″-dia. hole. European-style frameless cabinets have 5mm-dia. holes, spaced 32mm apart. Holes for 1/4″-dia. pins are typically spaced 1″ apart.

What are shelf support pins used for?

Despite their small size, shelf support pins have a big role in many casework projects. Visible in the finished sides of a case, parallel columns of evenly spaced holes convey precision, craftsmanship, and scale. And these minor parts can (and often do) support major loads.