How to Hang a Rustic Shelf  that uses Key Holes.

Hanging a rustic shelf doesn't have to be a difficult job. Let's start by making a template.

Step 1. Make a template by positioning the shelf upside down on a table. Hold a sheet of paper on the back of the shelf cetering it as shown.

Step 2. Make a pencil rubbing on both of the key holes on the back by holding your pencil sideways so the side of the lead outlines the keyholes. Then draw an arrow pointing down at the table as shown.

Step 3. While still holding the paper on the back of the shelf, make a hole in the paper at the end of the key hole as shown.

Step 4. Invert the paper so the arrow is facing up. Place on the wall and level the top edge of the paper. Using the holes you punched in step 3, mark the wall by inserting the screw in the holes and pressing them into the wall.

Step 5. Remove paper and install the screws in the marked positions. You will need to leave about 1/8" of the screw protruding for the shelf (adjust if nessasary). The key holes in the shelf should slide over the screws then pull down on the shelf to lock it in place.

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