Organized Living freedomRail Wood Shelf, 24-inch x 8-inch - Snowdrift Live Our melamine shelves are 5/8 inch thick which makes them the strongest available. They can hold 100 pounds per linear foot without bending or sagging Must be used with freedom Rail rails and uprights sold separately Easy to install. Use shelf screws, shelf locators or shelf connectors to securely attach freedom Rail shelves to the wood bracket Use 6.5" freedom Rail Wood Brackets for 8"D shelves