How can I remove a stuck bracket from a floating wood shelf?

by Brian Paulson

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I have a 10 lb oak wood floating shelf that i want to mount, but the metal bracket was preinserted and is completely stuck. No screws holding in place. Tried using a hammer and a crow bar to pry it out but it wont budge. Am i doing something wrong? Is this a weird type of bracket that doesnt work the same as others? Im out of ideas

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Cher @ Designs By Studio C on Jan 07, 2020

Hi, Brian!
Could you possibly post a photo of it? We're here to help!

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- Brian Paulson on Jan 07, 2020
  
  Posted picture below! Thanks for the help
  
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Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom on Jan 07, 2020

Could you buy some new metal brackets for it? Might be easier! It sounds like it is in there pretty good.

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- Brian Paulson on Jan 07, 2020
  
  I cant even get the bracket out to replace it., otherwise i would agree
  
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Morgan McBride on Jan 07, 2020

It might have been glued. A heat gun could melt the glue.

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- Brian Paulson on Jan 07, 2020
  
  Thats a possibility. Ill see if that helps at all.
  
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Sharon on Jan 07, 2020

Return it, must be defective.

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Cynthia H on Jan 07, 2020

Is it possible to return or exchange it?

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Kmdreamer on Jan 07, 2020

I need to see a picture

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- Brian Paulson on Jan 08, 2020
  
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William on Jan 08, 2020

No photo posted. Need photo

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DD on Jan 08, 2020

Hi Brian if a heat gun doesn't do the trick completely, If you can get it to budge a little with that try tapping the bracket with a mallet. Tap do not hammer

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