Bookcases

[Munnecom]

Are we all just going to ignore the severed leg casually leaning against the bookcase in the second-to-last picture?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I try not to be impolite about other's dietary habits.

[Garrell]

We can ignore it as long as he doesn't tell us where the rest of the body is.

[amd013]

They are very easy to assemble. That guy that left that review must have been challenged.

Agree, I am completely useless handy wise, and I can do one by myself in less then an hour. However, I seem to recall there were several holes for screws that were too small, and was tough as shit to get screwed in (step 16 if IRC), probably not a big deal if you have a power screw driver.

[Randall Flagg]

My Ikea cases are holding up fine, and they look quite acceptable. They were a bit of a PITA to build. Because they are narrow and tall, it's crucial that they be anchored at the top to a wall stud using an earthquake strap cinched tight.


They are against the back wall in this picture:

[MikeDuke]

Looks nice Jerome.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Yes, that's a very nice set-up indeed!

[Sir_Boomme]

Are we all just going to ignore the severed leg casually leaning against the bookcase in the second-to-last picture?

Shush!!!! the freezer was completely full.... but been having trouble getting meat at the grocery store. We're are in a pandemic you know... Kicking things up here to survival mode.

[Sir_Boomme]

They are very easy to assemble. That guy that left that review must have been challenged.

Agree, I am completely useless handy wise, and I can do one by myself in less then an hour. However, I seem to recall there were several holes for screws that were too small, and was tough as shit to get screwed in (step 16 if IRC), probably not a big deal if you have a power screw driver.

Thanks for the input... I ordered two of the 31.5" cherry colored ones... but eta on delivery is May 15th... we'll see if that happens.
Pretty sure I can figure out how to put them together... I built all the other bookcases... and a gremlin.

[webstar1000]

Yep... I went with the Billy too... love them.

[herbertwest]

My Ikea cases are holding up fine, and they look quite acceptable. They were a bit of a PITA to build. Because they are narrow and tall, it's crucial that they be anchored at the top to a wall stud using an earthquake strap cinched tight.


They are against the back wall in this picture:

Looks like a fancy place, it's very nice!

[lotuz]

Absolutely loving the larger collection pics here

[Hunchback Jack]

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 success.

I don't remember them being that hard to assemble, although I will admit that the doors aren't *perfectly* aligned. But they close, and they keep the dust out. They look fine.

One thing I will say is that the back of the bookcase is just two thin plywood panels that you attach to the frame using small tacks. I have a tendency to push books right to the back of the shelf, and sure enough, over time, one of the backs detached and fell down. So I had to reattach it using something stronger than the tacks provided. The particle board that the frame is made of doesn't hold the tacks that well, either, to be fair.

(In other news, I ended up making two extra shelves for my SF paperback bookcase by buying a 6' x 11" piece of pre-primed MDF, cutting it to size, and painting the two shelves to match the fake mahogany wood veneer of the case. It cost about $30 total, and you can barely tell the difference, even close up. Thanks to all - especially Brian - for the advice.)

HBJ

[Randall Flagg]

I replaced the top two shelves in my case with glass shelves, then added LED lighting from above. Makes for a nice "trophy" display for unique books, and allows light down through the second shelf.

[webstar1000]

I added lights too. I have two other cases for the very rare stuff. I’m almost out of room again!






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[Randall Flagg]

I think you have an IT fixation

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Another great display.

[webstar1000]

I think you have an IT fixation

Lol little


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[Br!an]

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 success.

I don't remember them being that hard to assemble, although I will admit that the doors aren't *perfectly* aligned. But they close, and they keep the dust out. They look fine.

One thing I will say is that the back of the bookcase is just two thin plywood panels that you attach to the frame using small tacks. I have a tendency to push books right to the back of the shelf, and sure enough, over time, one of the backs detached and fell down. So I had to reattach it using something stronger than the tacks provided. The particle board that the frame is made of doesn't hold the tacks that well, either, to be fair.

(In other news, I ended up making two extra shelves for my SF paperback bookcase by buying a 6' x 11" piece of pre-primed MDF, cutting it to size, and painting the two shelves to match the fake mahogany wood veneer of the case. It cost about $30 total, and you can barely tell the difference, even close up. Thanks to all - especially Brian - for the advice.)

HBJ

The door hinges are adjustable. If the cabinet is level, you should be able to line up the doors.

Don't rely exclusively on the pins, cams and nails. There is nothing like some quality wood glue when assembling cabinets. Also be sure to square up the case before securing the back.

Thanks, Peter, Glad I could help.

If you notice minor bowing of the shelves, you can simply flip them over.

[kingfan2323]

I think you have an IT fixation

Lol little


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Great clean presentation, Kris. Your EOTD is displayed nice. A particularly special one?

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[webstar1000]

I think you have an IT fixation

Lol little


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Great clean presentation, Kris. Your EOTD is displayed nice. A particularly special one?

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Yeah there is that and a WTTKH. They were prizes given out at a signing event in Florida. Tickets were $25 or a $100 each (I think but cannot remember exactly) and they gave away 20 books from Kings personal library that he signed and they came wrapped with a letter in them.
I won two that night as most didn’t seem to be interested in them. It was for charity and many were won by members here


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[kingfan2323]

I think you have an IT fixation

Lol little


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Great clean presentation, Kris. Your EOTD is displayed nice. A particularly special one?

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Yeah there is that and a WTTKH. They were prizes given out at a signing event in Florida. Tickets were $25 or a $100 each (I think but cannot remember exactly) and they gave away 20 books from Kings personal library that he signed and they came wrapped with a letter in them.
I won two that night as most didn’t seem to be interested in them. It was for charity and many were won by members here


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I figured there was a cool story behind those. Thanks for sharing.

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[Br!an]

They were prizes given out at a signing event in Florida. Tickets were $25 or a $100 each (I think but cannot remember exactly) and they gave away 20 books from Kings personal library that he signed and they came wrapped with a letter in them.
I won two that night as most didn’t seem to be interested in them. It was for charity and many were won by members here

$25 each or five for $100 maybe.

[webstar1000]

They were prizes given out at a signing event in Florida. Tickets were $25 or a $100 each (I think but cannot remember exactly) and they gave away 20 books from Kings personal library that he signed and they came wrapped with a letter in them.
I won two that night as most didn’t seem to be interested in them. It was for charity and many were won by members here

$25 each or five for $100 maybe.

Maybe. I honestly cannot remember other than I thought it was a lot for a ticket. Haha


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[Randall Flagg]

I think you have an IT fixation

Lol little


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Great clean presentation, Kris. Your EOTD is displayed nice. A particularly special one?

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Yeah there is that and a WTTKH. They were prizes given out at a signing event in Florida. Tickets were $25 or a $100 each (I think but cannot remember exactly) and they gave away 20 books from Kings personal library that he signed and they came wrapped with a letter in them.
I won two that night as most didn’t seem to be interested in them. It was for charity and many were won by members here


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I figured there was a cool story behind those. Thanks for sharing.

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That Florida trip has a lot of cool stories.


Stephen King Signing & Event-Manatee Florida 1/29/2015