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title: "Angle bracket (fastener)"
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source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angle_bracket_(fastener)"
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category: "reference"
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tags: "science, encyclopedia"
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date_saved: "2026-05-05T11:45:29.547027+00:00"
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instance: "kb-cron"
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An angle bracket or angle brace or angle cleat is an L-shaped fastener used to join two parts generally at a 90-degree angle. It is typically made of metal but it can also be made of wood or plastic. Angle brackets feature holes in them for screws.
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A typical example use of is a shelf bracket for mounting a shelf on a wall. In general, angle brackets have a wide range of applications, and are used, among other things, in building construction, mechanical engineering or to join two pieces of furniture
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Retailers also use names like corner brace (not to be confused with corner bracing in cross bracing), corner bracket brace, shelf bracket, or L bracket. When the holes are enlarged for allowing adjustments, the name is angle stretcher plates or angle shrinkage.
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== Types ==
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There are different sizes available, varying in length, width and angle.
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== See also ==
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Shelf supports have many variations, including angle brackets
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== References == |