Woodworking question(WWGRMD)

I picked up a set of double-sided library bookshelves for stupid-cheap. Unfortunately, I need single-sided to attach to the wall.

I just split one apart one, which fortunately went smooth. Of course, now I'm left with a back on one side, but not on the other 1/2. I don't really need a back, as they will be mounted flush to the wall.

The question: How could I (attractively) secure the bookshelf to the wall without a back, yet not have any L-brackets or other "ugliness" exposed?

I'd probably use pocket screws angled down from the top.

This is assuming the shelf it fairly tall.

If not angle them up from a shelf that is below eye level.

Make sure you catch a stud.

Ooh, that's a good idea! I'll actually be stacking the sections on top of each other to make one 6'-18' section, so I could insert them between each section.

I think I've seen plugs for pocket screws too? I could even use the insides of the vertical boards at the ends where the studs are located.

rockler has pocket screw plugs. probably have the jig too. that's not a bad idea. or make a couple cleats that attach to the studs that will go under a lower shelf and above an upper one and screw up/down to them and plug the holes. since it is books i would be more apt to use a cleat, books are heavy and i'm not sure there would be enough meat around the pocket screws to hold.

You can buy the Kreg pocket screw jigs at many Lowes stores.

I like the cleat idea below a shelf. That's what I'd probably do.

petegossett wrote: ...I'll actually be stacking the sections on top of each other to make one 6'-18' section...

A 6' by 18' book case. Color me jealous!! Is it going in the house?

I've probably got close to 500 books in boxes, with no shelf to put them on.

At that size and weight, the cleat idea is probably a good one.

We're finishing up the remodel on the 1898 8800 sq-ft store building we bought (for $2500) 3-years ago. We moved into the 2nd story, which we converted into living space (3500 sq-ft), a couple weeks ago. Now I'm making a place for my wife's 1500+ books.

I really should have done a build thread, it's been a great learning experience, and by stretching it out over several years as time and $$ permitted, we have no debt on this place.

In reply to petegossett:

Cool!! Now we need some pictures.

keyhole hangers? Not exactly the sturdiest, but several of them would do the trick. I like the pockets, but they don't always leave the most "meat" in the wood.

cleats = clean and strong.

Here's a pic of one. The individual shelves are adjustable, so I think I'll do a cleat across the top and pocket screws along the side & bottom.

Thanks for the help!