Can you put the shelf with lip down? I am disappointed because I need flat shelves. It seems that won't work with this item.
1128753
Please refer to the answer by 'Flying Walrus', this unit's shelf holes ARE tapered which means no,you cannot properly mount shelf 'lip-down'.
1128754
Not sure . . my husband put it together for me. It would appear that you could just reverse the shelves, but maybe not. I can't look at it right now because I'm at my house in Scottsdale, AZ and this cart is up at our house in Prescott, AZ. Sorry I couldn't be of more help to you.
1128755
It depends on whether the holes for the posts are tapered or not. Some are, some are not - can't say about this particular set of shelves. If they are tapered slightly (to better fit he compression fittings used) then you will not be able to turn them upside down. Also, if you turn them upside down, the welds for the shelving will now be on the bottom of the shelf edges and may fail under weight (because they are not supported from the bottom any more). I wouldn't turn them upside down and then put much weight on it.
1128756
On this particular model, only sort of (see notes on tapered holes) and because the cross wires would then be on the wrong side. However, I own a variety of these and the of the equivalent Seville products. Both manufacturers make models with the lip going down so you have a flat shelf. If you look at the pictures closely, this is visible.
839954
no - the bottom shelf isn't adjustable - I wish it was! but I have a lip on my outside edge, too. The bottom shelf sits about an inch off the floor and it's no problem.
228448
The top shelf can be lowered, you just need some muscles to remove it. There is a black plastic thingy under the metal that keeps the shelf in place. You can lower the black thing and then put the shelf again at the level you need it to be. Also a nice feature are the legs, they have black screws that be screwed in or unscrewed to level the entire shelf unit if you don't have a perfectly straight surface. However, you still need to take the poles into account.I hope this was helpful.
176078
Yes, you can. It's just 4 screws that hold that bottom shelf in place. But, 2 things you should know:1. that bottom shelf is adjustable. I have mine in a much higher slot than the one picture.2. the bottom shelf acts as a stabilizer to the 2 long legs. If you take out the bottom shelf, the unit probably won't roll as smoothly and will not be as stable.
1431666
Yes you can leave a shelf out but it's not as stable. There's 11 inches between shelves.
1608074
Some are saying yes, others are saying no. Why no? If it is placed horizontally would the shelves still stay in place? THanks in advance. I am considering ordering two, one for an upright vertical bookshelf as pictured and another to go as a long bookshelf/console table in the same room.
1327415
Not possible, the vertical pieces are all one piece and the horizontal are all separate pieces. If you did this you'd end up with two very low shelves and not anywhere near stable.
1572245
Yes you could, the item comes "assembly required". So you would just set bottom tray out without setting up pillars to add second shelf.
2253244
I guess it would be fine to position it vertically instead of horizontally. But if you did that, I'd be careful not to put too much weight on the separating shelf in the center of the unit.
1916874
the middle shelf just sits there on brackets so it can be easily removed. It's made that way for folding it up flat. I can't really tell but I guess you could get away with not having the middle shelf.
1637617
I am not sure, but there are separate pieces to it at different lengths. If you need it shorter you can just leave a section out, but you might not be able to use all of the shelves if you do.
854501
Nope, I had to whittle mine down to the standard shelf size . Don't remember it, I am on the road, but will append this when I get home. I tired to bend the shelf unit.... DON'T DO IT. Messes up everything, unless you have a press brake, and the skill to use it.OK, back home. The shelf unit will only properly work on a 3/4" shelf, not thicker, or thinner (within 1/8" or so).
2053725
yes, the shelf collapses and you can just use the lower one. It is very light weight and very practical. I got an elastic cord to hold the small collapsed shelf in place. when I don't use it. Hope this helps you.
1250262
Only if you want to screw the bottom shelf down, but i choose not to because it seemed awkward and there is no real reason to screw it down in my opinion. From the other reviews it seems to not have good results and the board falls apart.
606918
You have the choice. If you put the shelves with the lip up there is a tilt, but if you put the lip down, the shelves are level.
908982
Hi. I want to build a shelf that falls down. Not one that gets pulled up.Would it in your opinion make sense to use these brackets? They wouldbe on the two sides of the surface I will be using. Thanks for any replyon that!
1063666
They can only be placed down, because the shape of the holes in the corners that slide down the pole, are sort of cone shaped to tighten on the place holders you have already put where you want the shelves. But there is about 1/4 of an inch or so of the rail that sticks up a little on top, so if you put a container on the shelf it is not going to slip off, it would hit this little lip first to stop it.