I bought these to attach to a rotating column where I wanted to place the miniatures. I currently have a set that I am using as miniature hooks which are still in the packaging. I later bought a second set to use on small, narrow shelves. I haven't put them on the shelves yet because I'm busy with other projects, but I can't imagine them being a problem. These are small ones that suit me, as I said I intend to use them for narrow little shelves to organize and display smaller and lighter items.