Active Users:434 Time:01/07/2025 07:01:15 PM
Back to Messageboard Post New Thread Search Help Stats Rules
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
Reply to message
Buying bookshelves - is this too pricey? Aeryn - 04/11/2009 04:11:45 AM 854 Views
Way too pricey for what you get. *NM* Tom - 04/11/2009 04:21:23 AM 218 Views
Can you offer alternatives? Aeryn - 04/11/2009 04:27:20 AM 490 Views
I won't say IKEA...oh damn, I just did. Tom - 04/11/2009 04:42:07 AM 484 Views
Also, here's a sample link Tom - 04/11/2009 04:52:03 AM 656 Views
Re: Also, here's a sample link Aeryn - 04/11/2009 05:03:27 AM 523 Views
Most shelves are "no tools required, minimal assembly" Tom - 05/11/2009 07:50:45 PM 455 Views
Re: Most shelves are "no tools required, minimal assembly" Aeryn - 06/11/2009 03:19:22 PM 615 Views
It sounds like it's going to look terrific! *NM* Sareitha Sedai - 06/11/2009 03:27:51 PM 227 Views
They look nice, but there's no way I'd pay $950 for them, personally. Nate - 04/11/2009 04:54:50 AM 512 Views
i'd never pay that much for bookshelves. seriously. temeraire - 04/11/2009 06:25:31 AM 457 Views
Yes, by about a factor of 10. Tim - 04/11/2009 09:25:22 AM 487 Views
I don't think that cost $20 to make. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 03:55:57 PM 498 Views
Was it made in the US? Tim - 04/11/2009 04:52:07 PM 504 Views
Unless they are handmade, it probably is pretty close to that snoopcester - 04/11/2009 05:11:50 PM 480 Views
You're right. It probably cost less. Tom - 05/11/2009 07:58:28 PM 459 Views
Price is all about worth. Nebhead - 04/11/2009 09:53:14 AM 522 Views
Cold & modern is what I love. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 04:10:06 PM 613 Views
I like them. Sareitha Sedai - 04/11/2009 02:17:23 PM 518 Views
Re: I like them. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 03:55:22 PM 484 Views
Yeah. Sareitha Sedai - 04/11/2009 04:33:51 PM 499 Views
I'm paying attention. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 07:12:15 PM 460 Views
if all you wanted was justification LadyLorraine - 04/11/2009 07:31:16 PM 458 Views
No, I wanted honest opinions. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 10:34:44 PM 610 Views
Build your own. Save your money. *NM* db - 04/11/2009 02:27:25 PM 251 Views
i think those are way too pricey LadyLorraine - 04/11/2009 05:04:13 PM 494 Views
Of course they are over priced. random thoughts - 04/11/2009 06:21:14 PM 474 Views
Ehrm. No. Just no. jh - 04/11/2009 11:00:18 PM 431 Views
Back to Messageboard Post New Thread Search Help Stats Rules

Reply to Message

Block Quote Paragraph Quote
Formatting
Smiley Codes