I got a couple free bookcases on FB, so I decided to trash the broken backing and replace it. I bought some wall paneling from a hardware store and made my own backing. A circular saw and a table work pretty well to cut it down, but some places will make one cut for you if you have the measurements. It will add a good amount of support, plus you can use finishing nails. I always save the materials when I buy bookcases/shelving, so I have them on hand usually.
#6637
I like almonds
Posted 22 January 2017 - 01:28 AM
It is really nice, the only thing I may suggest is adding a mending plate/bracket to each corner to prevent sagging amd to better line up the shelves to make a joint in the corners.
Haven't figured out the configuration I will be going with yet, that's just after the install from guy doing basement. I might use one less shelf, or smaller gaps for 1 or 2(for controllers and whatnot). Once that's ironed out, i might do that. Not really worried about sagging in the corners, but maybe in the middle of the longer shelves. My old closet shelves didn't sag too much, and they were cheaper home depot ones - these are better quality and thicker, though longer.
#6639
Bang, bang... pew...
Posted 22 January 2017 - 08:27 PM
Been looking at my old pictures from 2012, and all I can say is. Boy, CAG made me buy so much things.
I wish I could find some of my older collection posts... but CAG's search function is complete garbage.
EDIT, maybe it wasn't that hard. I posted one pretty early in this thread... post 50-something. Haha, funny seeing much more cluttered my collection has become.
#6640
Let's Go Mets!!!
Posted 23 January 2017 - 02:30 PM
Last basement project did take about 2 yrs, but that finished 2.5 yrs ago. New house this summer.
Bought em from Home Depot like 5 yrs ago. Want to say they were clearanced at $60-70. They have something similar now but 2x-3x more.
I think they sell some at Costco, I bought 2 mega shelves to store some of my LEGO sets.
I finally got the shelves. These shelves were on sale at Costco for $56 so I picked up 3 of them. They are friggin' heavy though, close to 100 pounds I think. I almost broke my back loading them into the back of my SUV.
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#6645
CAG Veteran
Posted 06 February 2017 - 09:42 PM
So I have had a few additions and made some changes to my game related collection. The wife is still not nearly as impressed as I am but at least I am to the point she can no longer tell if I get new stuff or not.
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#6646
Nyaa~
Posted 07 February 2017 - 01:37 AM
My attempts at making more space for stuff has failed, as stuff seems to roll in quicker than when I make space for it. :*(
So I have had a few additions and made some changes to my game related collection. The wife is still not nearly as impressed as I am but at least I am to the point she can no longer tell if I get new stuff or not.
It's always nice to get to that sweet spot where you can just pretend all those seemingly new toys have always been there. ;D
#6651
Bang, bang... pew...
Posted 12 February 2017 - 11:44 PM
I finally got all my shelves at my places... I actually wish I took better care of them b/c they're so much better than the junk shelves that are around these days.
Eventually, I get around to putting stuff on these shelves in some type of order.
#6652
The Podfather
Posted 13 February 2017 - 02:31 AM
Haven't posted my collection in a while, bought my own house now so I have a lot more space. I sold most of games when I was still living with my parents so I am slowly rebuilding my collection.
Consoles
PC
Steel Books
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#6656
Nyaa~
Posted 18 February 2017 - 07:48 AM
Curse you and the sleekness of all the shelving Pooky!
I'm stuck with trying to cram stuff into whatever space I can find that will take a shelf atm.
Speaking of which, clearing up more space again soon for more nendos, so we'll see how that goes. ~_~
#6657
I like almonds
Posted 18 February 2017 - 08:18 PM
Curse you and the sleekness of all the shelving Pooky!
I'm stuck with trying to cram stuff into whatever space I can find that will take a shelf atm.
Yea, but it was 5x more than my last closet that I put together myself with Home depot shelves. I do think its 5x better though (and alot more space) so I think it was a good investment. Plus I don't plan on moving for another 20+ years so worth it.
Now I'm just waiting for a sick 75"ish 4K tv deal....
#6658
Bang, bang... pew...
Posted 19 February 2017 - 12:43 AM
All done!
God damn, that's nice. I can't imagine how much time setting all of that up took... I remember seeing your shelves and thinking that was it, you just have put stuff on those shelves but everything in that room is so well put together.
Looking at those pictures makes me realize I am almost 40 and I don't know how to live like an adult. lol
Ha... glad I'm not the only one that felt that way. Adulting is harder than I thought it was.
