Anyone have experience with wall mounting a table?

I've got a VPI Scoutmaster on the top shelf of a Target VW-2 (along with a 60 lb slab of granite replacing the MDF shelf), and a phonostage on the bottom shelf. When I first installed it (into the studs in the wall), I kept a carpenter's level on the shelf, just to make sure I would notice any subtle sagging if it occurred. It's been over a year now, and it hasn't moved. Wall mounting is much better than joisted floors. I used to have to tiptoe around the rack when it was on the floor. Now I can jump up and down and the turntable is rock steady.


Nsgarch has good advice re using an exterior wall (or a load-bearing interior wall).

TT wall shelf is the only way to go IMO (suspended TT or not). The only caveat is make sure the wall is solid! Generally,masonry walls are better than 2x4stud-and-drywall walls. Outside walls (even if they're stud walls) are better than interior partition walls. If you have to put it on a big expansive 2x4 interior stud wall (prone to vibration but still better than a joisted floor!) try and find a spot where there is another wall tee-ing into it from the other side, or mount the shelf within 4 feet of a corner if possible.