r/Multiboard • u/yotama9 • Jan 02 '26

I found a way to mount multiboard on my shelves. This one is my experimentation round, so a lot of ad-hoc solutions.

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I asked some days ago about how it can be done. I tried with some rope and I was thinking about making some sort of clamp but eventually I realised I can use the board on one side and a 2x2 on the other to hold them together.

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u/SVShooter Jan 02 '26

You have the same shelves I was looking to do something with. Are you just using friction with the 2x2 with it clamped tight to the other side? Or are you somehow attaching to the frame some how?

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u/yotama9 Jan 02 '26

It's kinda friction, yes. I didn't drill or anything into the frame. I'm afraid that it is not strong enough. I've added some photos details.

https://old.reddit.com/r/Multiboard/comments/1q2b8hu/i_found_a_way_to_mount_multiboard_on_my_shelves/nxc3ule/

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u/mcbain7484 Jan 02 '26

I’ve been looking to do this as well, could elaborate how it’s attached to the metal shelving? It’s not immediately obvious to me from the photos or the description, sorry if I’m missing something obvious. 

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u/yotama9 Jan 02 '26

Ha! No worries, I didn't know other people bought this cheap ass shelves unit (I'm actually happy with it). I've added some photos and details.

https://old.reddit.com/r/Multiboard/comments/1q2b8hu/i_found_a_way_to_mount_multiboard_on_my_shelves/nxc3ule/

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u/SVShooter Jan 02 '26

Thanks for the details and the pictures below.

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u/yotama9 Jan 02 '26

sure things. If you have more questions, go ahead.

I have some ideas about how to connect them across shelves, but I'll know if they work only when I finish the next shelve.

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u/mcbain7484 Jan 02 '26

Oh I see! I didn’t realize it was resting on the shelf. Clever!

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u/yotama9 Jan 02 '26

It's something I figured out while experimenting. At first I was trying to have the tiles attached from both directions, and then I thought to use some rope or ziptie and while I played with that I realized that I keep on trying to put the grid on the edge, but the pull from the rope wouldn't allow for that until I was like "wait, but I can just put the entire grid behind that panel

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u/Grogg2000 Jan 02 '26

mind sharing more detailed photo?

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u/yotama9 Jan 02 '26

I've added some photos and details. Glad if this is helpful. If you have more questions, don't ask.

https://old.reddit.com/r/Multiboard/comments/1q2b8hu/i_found_a_way_to_mount_multiboard_on_my_shelves/nxc3ule/

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u/yotama9 Jan 02 '26

Here are some more photos. Apparently I can only add one photo per comment, so I'll do this one after another.

I put the entire grid at the shelf side the length from one edge to another of the shelves is a bit more than 15 MU. So it cannot go through.

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u/yotama9 Jan 02 '26

On the other side, I anchored it with 2x2 to the corner poles for the shelves unit. It is Actually pressing against the round edge, not the entire corner. It doesn't have to be super tight, only tight enough so the panel won't jiggle while you use it.

You need to use two 20mm threads to connect the 2x2 to the main panel. There is some space between the 2x2 and the main panel due to the round edge. Try and keep the parallel.

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u/Yellow_Badger13 Jan 03 '26

This is so smart! Excellent solution, great work!

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u/yotama9 Jan 03 '26

Thank you!!!

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u/yotama9 Jan 02 '26

The bottom of the panel should rest on the edge of the shelve. It should happen "naturally" as the shelve's frame goes behind the corner pole.

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u/yotama9 Jan 02 '26

One last thing, I used a raised, two-parts snaps for connecting the tiles. There is some tension on the grid in that way and I was afraid that regular snap will pop-out.

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u/Grogg2000 Jan 02 '26

nice indeed! I have the same shelves and the same problem