Heavy table on Target vw1 'pro'?

Wilson - That makes much more sense, thanks. I was thinking the lag screw would head would need to go inside the metal frame, as with the small screws that the shelf comes with. I'll give it a try as you described.

I'm also considering adding a Mapleshade maple shelf, as in the catalog there is one specifically for the target shelf. The plywood shelf that it comes with seems pretty crappy.

Add reinforcement? The shelf is crappy?

IMO - Do your own thing, it's got to be better.

Kenny - Not an option for me unfortunately, I am terrible at handywork and I hate doing it!

Just to follow up on this - the hole through the metal piece is only 5mm in diameter, and the smallest lag screws the hardware store had are 1/4". Am I missing something?

Current Target Wall Mounts are crap. Use one at your own risk. Seek out an original like this one that just sold:

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?accsrack&1302135299&/Target-Wall-Mount-Stand-

and compare them, even visually, online.

I use one like the one linked to above. Secured into studs there will be no problem with the frame with a 50 or even 75 pound table.

The MDF shelf (which should be replaced anyway) will flex and sag a bit with a heavy table. A 3/4" or 1" piece of baltic birch should fix that and be relatively inexpensive.

Ideally, a constrained layer shelf can be made using a couple of pieces of baltic birch with a piece of 1/8" neoprene sheeting between them without breaking the bank.

I use extruded acrylic for the top layer of my shelf and found it to be worthwhile but it's pricey when compared to the baltic birch.