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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 752 Views
Way too pricey for what you get. *NM* Tom - 04/11/2009 04:21:23 AM 136 Views
Can you offer alternatives? Aeryn - 04/11/2009 04:27:20 AM 388 Views
I won't say IKEA...oh damn, I just did. Tom - 04/11/2009 04:42:07 AM 388 Views
Also, here's a sample link Tom - 04/11/2009 04:52:03 AM 556 Views
Re: Also, here's a sample link Aeryn - 04/11/2009 05:03:27 AM 426 Views
Most shelves are "no tools required, minimal assembly" Tom - 05/11/2009 07:50:45 PM 361 Views
Re: Most shelves are "no tools required, minimal assembly" Aeryn - 06/11/2009 03:19:22 PM 514 Views
It sounds like it's going to look terrific! *NM* Sareitha Sedai - 06/11/2009 03:27:51 PM 148 Views
They look nice, but there's no way I'd pay $950 for them, personally. Nate - 04/11/2009 04:54:50 AM 411 Views
i'd never pay that much for bookshelves. seriously. temeraire - 04/11/2009 06:25:31 AM 362 Views
Yes, by about a factor of 10. Tim - 04/11/2009 09:25:22 AM 391 Views
I don't think that cost $20 to make. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 03:55:57 PM 399 Views
Was it made in the US? Tim - 04/11/2009 04:52:07 PM 405 Views
Unless they are handmade, it probably is pretty close to that snoopcester - 04/11/2009 05:11:50 PM 385 Views
You're right. It probably cost less. Tom - 05/11/2009 07:58:28 PM 363 Views
Price is all about worth. Nebhead - 04/11/2009 09:53:14 AM 422 Views
Cold & modern is what I love. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 04:10:06 PM 511 Views
I like them. Sareitha Sedai - 04/11/2009 02:17:23 PM 417 Views
Re: I like them. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 03:55:22 PM 385 Views
Yeah. Sareitha Sedai - 04/11/2009 04:33:51 PM 403 Views
I'm paying attention. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 07:12:15 PM 363 Views
if all you wanted was justification LadyLorraine - 04/11/2009 07:31:16 PM 361 Views
No, I wanted honest opinions. Aeryn - 04/11/2009 10:34:44 PM 516 Views
Build your own. Save your money. *NM* db - 04/11/2009 02:27:25 PM 162 Views
i think those are way too pricey LadyLorraine - 04/11/2009 05:04:13 PM 395 Views
Of course they are over priced. random thoughts - 04/11/2009 06:21:14 PM 379 Views
Ehrm. No. Just no. jh - 04/11/2009 11:00:18 PM 335 Views
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