An angle bracket or angle brace or angle cleat is an L-shaped

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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. 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

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or to join two pieces of furniture Retailers also use names like corner brace, 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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There are different sizes available, varying in length, width and angle.

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