Could it be an option to not attach the bottom shelf?? Or would that leave obvious holes wher the shelf should have gone?
335797
the stability would suffer and I believe the table would look rather gangly without the lower shelf; however, you could possibly darken the divots to make them disappear with paint. They do not go through the leg...only on the inside.
335798
It would be obvious that something was to be there. Divots are sectioned out of the legs where you insert this bottom shelf.
1734596
I wouldn't suggest that, Pat. Perhaps on the side pieces of metal, but even then only very light pans. I would not suggest hanging anything from the bottom shelf itself. The shelves are not really strong.
1204369
Yes you have to drill holes or use nails. There is no way to have shelves without making some holes.
929957
The height between the shelves is 15 inches so you could feasibly leave out a shelf when assembling it but you would want to secure it at the bottom somehow because it is wobbly when just hanging
946413
I would think so - the legs sit inwards of the shelf itself, but there isn't any way to secure them. Guess you could probably just put a nail in through the underside of the bottom shelf.
176076
You can remove the lower shelf but it may affect the stabiltiy. I may contribute to side to side wobble. Have a nice day
933526
From the looks of the bottom shelf, it doesn't appear to be attached all that securely to the sides. I wouldn't trust it with anything that heavy.
363621
Never tried that but probably as long as you had sturdy brace under bottom shelf, otherwise the shelves would I think pull apart
436020
You don't need to secure it to a wall with screws. After the bottom section is put together place it on the wall to see if the shelves are aligned. If not make adjustments and continue with the top section.
1312608
No, the bottom shelf can't be removed. You might find this table not deep enough for use as a desk.
1470304
You can certainly use the table without the bottom in the sense that nothing else is attached to it, but my feeling is that the shelf makes the table more stable.
856505
Hi! I have this unit...you do not need to fix the shelves they are optional and in fact I was going to leave one out. I recommend the unit!
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.
721111
i personally think you can and if you're handy you can modify it by placing a large board on top of the bottom shelf.that should do the trick
2237957
The shelves are held up by metal nubs that can only support them from the bottom; however if you don't use the shelves and just buy bookends that could work.
1312611
There are notches cut out on the legs to insert the shelf. I doubt it would be very stable without the shelf.
1865718
The table is very sturdy, but the legs are long. If the table is against a wall or something so that it isn't free-standing, you could not attach the lower shelf. Just be sure the legs are tightly attached to the top.