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Ahab_Ali t1_iuk16lz wrote

The honest answer is no, that test would be insufficient to verify the weight capacity. Under ideal conditions an aluminum can can support your weight for five minutes.

A properly anchored mantel, though, can support 50lbs per stud (18"). So if your mantel was installed right and is of standard width, it should be able to hold 150+lbs.

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