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Originally Posted by TimT
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mount a cleat on the wall, route out a pocket on the back of that beam, and hang the beam on the cleat..
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+1. For bonus points, cut the edges of the slot in the beam and the upper and lower edges of the cleat at an angle, to allow gravity to help hold it in place tight against the wall. I'd install the cleat up against the studs, after removing the drywall and other materials that cover the studs. Glue and screw the cleat to each stud you find. You can also sink a couple small screws or nails from the top surface of the beam into the cleat to further secure it. The wider the cleat and the deeper the pocket, the better.
JR