Adding extra Shelves to Detolf, but what kind?

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Adding extra Shelves to Detolf, but what kind?

Post by primetime » Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:22 pm

Hi, new member here. So I've installed the brackets clips which are the same ones as ebay 184233492714, but what kind of shelving are you guys using in addition to the 3 tempered glass shelves that come with the detolf? Can it handle 4 more shelves that are tempered 1/8th thick, or would that be too much weight? I'm wondering if clear acrylic shelves or plate glass that is 1/4 thick would be less weight? Can anyone confirm that they added 4 more tempered shelves for a total of 7 shelves to their detolf without the glass exploding due to too much total weight? Trying to avoid a mess on my hands. My shelves need to be 15 inch x 11.5 inch. Is using a local glass cutter the best option?

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Re: Adding extra Shelves to Detolf, but what kind?

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Fri Aug 28, 2020 12:15 am

Moved to the correct forum.

I know many who added shelves without issue, but sometimes there are failures. Look into custom glass cutting, as I don't believe Ikea sells them separately.

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Re: Adding extra Shelves to Detolf, but what kind?

Post by Marcel171281 » Fri Aug 28, 2020 3:08 pm

I added perspex (PMMA/plexiglass) shelfs, works good. They bent a little when heavy models are on them, but it's oke for me. Glass adds a lot of weight indeed and on the detolfs it all 'hangs' on the top wooden part, which is resting on the glass side and rear panels. I didn't take any chances and opted for perspex, they hardly weigh anything. Have 16 detolfs, all with extra shelves. Never had any problems (touching wood now...)

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Re: Adding extra Shelves to Detolf, but what kind?

Post by StratosWRC » Fri Aug 28, 2020 3:39 pm

I bought custom cut glass shelves from another collector

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