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Originally Posted by rwest

How about a product like this that adapts slides to your shelf brackets?

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/3185145154127226029?lsf=seller:1135568,store:10884 130250946497636&prds=oid:6076478199361299769&q=drawer+slides+to+shelf+brackets&hl=en-us&ei=RIfrWd_kBpSSjwSPzITQBg&lsft=gclid:EAIaIQobChMI0uuAhqKC1wIVgV6GCh37WAGIEAQ YAyABEgLelvD_BwE

OMG, this is exactly what I need!

Okay, here's a source for perforated aluminum in various thicknesses. Shelf will have a taller lip at the back and sides, maybe a 2" lip on the front. What thickness won't bow too much?

https://www.metalsdepot.com/aluminum-products/aluminum-perforated-sheet