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    Also use Billys with Oxbergs - I bought two 6' 8"...

    Also use Billys with Oxbergs - I bought two 6' 8" ones about 20 years ago, and I've seen some very minor warping of shelves, but given they've had heavy books on them for 20 years, I'd call it a...
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    Thanks Brian. I appreciate you looking into it. I...

    Damn! It would cost $50 to ship two shelves.

    You are probably better off just going to Lowe's or HD.[/QUOTE]

    Thanks Brian. I appreciate you looking into it. I went to Home Depot on Sunday, and...
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    Oh, I didn’t realize that! Thanks, Jon.

    And now I realize why you’re asking for so many details, Brian. I don’t know if something so simple would be worth your time, but if you have any...
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    The ones I have are particleboard, with a cheap...

    The ones I have are particleboard, with a cheap vinyl veneer that looks like mahogany – or is supposed to look like mahogany. So yeah, like a deep purple brown color.

    I may just head down to Home...
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    The shipping might be prohibitive. What color and size do you need?[/QUOTE]

    34 1/4” x 10 3/4”. It’s a weird size because the bookcase was originally bought in a country employing the metric...
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    I have a cheap bookcase that I use to hold...

    I have a cheap bookcase that I use to hold paperbacks, and I want to add a couple of shelves to increase its capacity.

    Does anyone know of an online store that will make bookcase shelves to order,...
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    Very nice, indeed! Congratulations!

    Very nice, indeed! Congratulations!
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    I would definitely check out Ikea; they have a...

    I would definitely check out Ikea; they have a number of slightly higher-priced alternatives to Billy that you may like. I personally use Billys with glass doors for the fancy books, and a slightly...
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    I haven't but I try to keep the room fairly dark...

    I haven't but I try to keep the room fairly dark - no direct sunlight and minimize even indirect light as much as I can.
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    Wow, Brian, congratulations! Those are some...

    Wow, Brian, congratulations! Those are some really great looking shelves.
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