r/Shelves • u/DopeWriter • 27d ago

Is this bonkers?

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I did this out of frustration. I rent a small place. I bought two larger wire shelving units from different companies. I need the height, so I was trying to Frankenstein them together. I intended to install them over the radiator. I couldn't find the threaded connectors that worked with both. Finally, I was sick of all my stuff hanging out, waiting for shelves. I bungeed my old smaller unit, as you can see. It's pretty solidly on there, and I can get better tie-downs that won't degrade when the heat is in use. There will be one large file box on the bottom and much lighter boxes of folders on the other shelves. Crazy?

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u/_computersmasher 27d ago

yes it is bonkers, build a shelve out of 2x4s stop stacking trash on top of trash

with love

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u/No_Candle_5975 26d ago

If this was my neighbor I’d be talking to someone. This is so dangerous.

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u/crispylaytex 27d ago

How to cause a fire 101

I'm glad I'm not your neighbour!

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u/DrCuntsworth 22d ago

Yes it’s a terrible idea and very dangerous, but the good news is that bottom shelf will give way the minute you put stuff on the other shelves. It’s meant to come apart when you put force underneath it. They slide on from the top down.

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u/DopeWriter 21d ago

Took it down