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In this post I would like to describe how one can construct a monitor wall-mount rig. Of course, this will require some materials and some tools without which this project may become impossible to complete. However, I should say, that only simple tools are required that they or their substitutions most likely can be found almost in every household.

Another thing that is worth mentioning is that this wall mount bracket will most likely loose to its commercial brotherhood in versatility and looks. However, if one spends more time on something like that, it can be turned into something more “product” looking. On the other side, this could be necessary only if someone is very concerned with the look of something that most likely will not be seen by anyone.

Finally, for this project I needed some scrap aluminum, several nuts and bolts, and some tools.

I started with the sketch of the bracket and its functionality. (apologize for a sloppy drawing)

Of course, this simple bracket has only one degree of freedom but as long as the application permits it, as in my case, that is acceptable.

I started off with searching for an appropriate pieces of aluminum. Fortunately, I was able to find one already bent and of appropriate size to match the hole pattern on the back of my monitor. The second piece had to be bent.

Next the aluminum piece was bent to the appropriate shape and several fixing holes were drilled.

After this I was able to see how everything was going to look and work.

The last step was to drill the monitor mounting holes and the holes to mount the wall bracket on the wall.

Screwing the both parts on their places I got.

Hanging the monitor on the bracket.

Finally, the last step was to put some spacer between the monitor and the wall to make sure the monitor was at the convenient angle to the wall.

The outcome of this project looks like this. Cheap, fast (~2hrs), and functional monitor wall mount.

Tags: monitor bracket, wall-mount