# What are these modular shelf holder-upper thingies called? (..and where can I buy some?) **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 27, 2015, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-modular-shelf-holder-upper-thingies-called-and-where-can-i-buy-some/726281 "2015-07-27T01:39:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2015, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-modular-shelf-holder-upper-thingies-called-and-where-can-i-buy-some/726281/1 "2015-07-27T01:39:52Z")
My roommate has a set of modular shelves similar to the Metro or InterMetro style, but much smaller than any I’ve ever seen from them. Well, she has the framework, but not the ability to put the whole thing together. What is the name of the doohickey that you clamp around the shelf leg, that supports the weight of the shelf itself? Hard to Google replacements when you can’t describe the item. Bonus points if you have any idea where to find small ones. The support legs are only 1/2" diameter. [http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/26/9f02ac920d7e9139549b27898439687d.jpg](http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/26/9f02ac920d7e9139549b27898439687d.jpg) [http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/26/9328ff7f205c964dbba81c594e436f88.jpg](http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/26/9328ff7f205c964dbba81c594e436f88.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2015, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-modular-shelf-holder-upper-thingies-called-and-where-can-i-buy-some/726281/2 "2015-07-27T01:45:59Z")
Try “wire shelf clips”. ---
**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2015, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-modular-shelf-holder-upper-thingies-called-and-where-can-i-buy-some/726281/3 "2015-07-27T01:46:41Z")
Shelf split sleeves on Amazon > **[Amazon.com: STORE LOGIC 5GRT8 Shelf Split Sleeve Half, Plastic, PK 8 : Tools...](https://www.amazon.com/STORE-LOGIC-5GRT8-Sleeve-Plastic/dp/B004ZRNRHC)** > > Amazon.com: STORE LOGIC 5GRT8 Shelf Split Sleeve Half, Plastic, PK 8 : Tools & Home Improvement These are not the size you need so you’ll have to look a little. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2015, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-modular-shelf-holder-upper-thingies-called-and-where-can-i-buy-some/726281/4 "2015-07-27T02:16:31Z")
Looks like Metro shelving. The Container Store carries their line (check [here](http://www.containerstore.com/s/shelving/1)). It may be a different brand or size, though. ---
**Author:** ![boytyperanma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4491bb/32.png) [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2015, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-modular-shelf-holder-upper-thingies-called-and-where-can-i-buy-some/726281/5 "2015-07-27T02:18:46Z")
[http://shelfadditions.com/wire-rack-accessories/plastic-locks.html](http://shelfadditions.com/wire-rack-accessories/plastic-locks.html) ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2015, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-modular-shelf-holder-upper-thingies-called-and-where-can-i-buy-some/726281/6 "2015-07-29T02:35:42Z")
Dang, I wouldn’t have thought of any of those. Thanks so much!