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Re: Most shelves are "no tools required, minimal assembly" Aeryn Send a noteboard - 06/11/2009 03:19:22 PM
What it means is that you get an Allen wrench (I think they call them "hex wrenches" these days) and a bunch of really heavy screws with the hexagonal indentation at the end. If you screw them in tight enough the shelf should hold steady very well. Of course, you have to line everything up right and make sure you tighten things incrementally.


I've settled on the Carter Continental - the metal is champagne plating, with clear glass, and espresso wood accents. And I'll get the desk (the shorter 40" return) with it.

http://www.elitemfgusa.com/pages/studio/home_office/continental.html

The bookshelf is pricier (~$500), but also prettier. I looked through the site you linked, and the only items that appealed to me were the $1000+ huge constructions. So I feel good about it.

I'm also going to get black blinds, a hanging plant to put on top of the bookcase, and a tree. The live green will compliment the silver/black scheme very well.

I'm excited. My thanks to you, and Sareitha.
Carter Continental bookshelf
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Buying bookshelves - is this too pricey? Aeryn - 04/11/2009 04:11:45 AM 958 Views
Way too pricey for what you get. *NM* Tom - 04/11/2009 04:21:23 AM 260 Views
Can you offer alternatives? Aeryn - 04/11/2009 04:27:20 AM 581 Views
I won't say IKEA...oh damn, I just did. Tom - 04/11/2009 04:42:07 AM 572 Views
Also, here's a sample link Tom - 04/11/2009 04:52:03 AM 769 Views
Re: Also, here's a sample link Aeryn - 04/11/2009 05:03:27 AM 609 Views
Most shelves are "no tools required, minimal assembly" Tom - 05/11/2009 07:50:45 PM 551 Views
Re: Most shelves are "no tools required, minimal assembly" Aeryn - 06/11/2009 03:19:22 PM 718 Views
It sounds like it's going to look terrific! *NM* Sareitha Sedai - 06/11/2009 03:27:51 PM 267 Views
They look nice, but there's no way I'd pay $950 for them, personally. Nate - 04/11/2009 04:54:50 AM 607 Views
i'd never pay that much for bookshelves. seriously. temeraire - 04/11/2009 06:25:31 AM 551 Views
Yes, by about a factor of 10. Tim - 04/11/2009 09:25:22 AM 574 Views
I don't think that cost $20 to make. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 03:55:57 PM 586 Views
Was it made in the US? Tim - 04/11/2009 04:52:07 PM 599 Views
Unless they are handmade, it probably is pretty close to that snoopcester - 04/11/2009 05:11:50 PM 577 Views
You're right. It probably cost less. Tom - 05/11/2009 07:58:28 PM 542 Views
Price is all about worth. Nebhead - 04/11/2009 09:53:14 AM 615 Views
Cold & modern is what I love. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 04:10:06 PM 715 Views
I like them. Sareitha Sedai - 04/11/2009 02:17:23 PM 610 Views
Re: I like them. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 03:55:22 PM 573 Views
Yeah. Sareitha Sedai - 04/11/2009 04:33:51 PM 593 Views
I'm paying attention. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 07:12:15 PM 560 Views
if all you wanted was justification LadyLorraine - 04/11/2009 07:31:16 PM 550 Views
No, I wanted honest opinions. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 10:34:44 PM 715 Views
Build your own. Save your money. *NM* db - 04/11/2009 02:27:25 PM 295 Views
i think those are way too pricey LadyLorraine - 04/11/2009 05:04:13 PM 590 Views
Of course they are over priced. random thoughts - 04/11/2009 06:21:14 PM 565 Views
Ehrm. No. Just no. jh - 04/11/2009 11:00:18 PM 526 Views
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