Is there much to the assembly, or is it more like the folding bookshelves I've seen; i.e. hinged where the sides meet the back?
1555735
It was simple to put together, just need a screw driver to assemble. Took me maybe 20 minutes.
1555736
Large screws securely fasten the shelving and top to the sides. A wrench (what I call an allen wrench) is included. Assembly took about 30 minutes but is simple. Unit is very sturdy.
1555737
Very little assembly. The wood of this bookshelf is very strong. We have over ninety cook books on the shelf. It handles this weight better than I expected, shelf is strong and no "wobble" at all.
1555738
All Winsome products are very strong. No hinges, screw driver only, matches other Winsome "honey" products.
1555739
Each piece comes separately (side pieces, bars across the back, shelves & top), but the assembly was very quick and simple; I did it by myself in about half-hour.
351122
Usually those are pretty light, so I would say yes! It is a pretty heavy piece itself - a lot heavier than your typical folding shelf.
764651
That's my guess. But most of the pieces are finished on all sides, and it's been very sturdy thus far. The only drawback I found were the bases of the drawers, which are thin and flimsy if the contents are too heavy.
2072356
The bookcase must be constructed and I recommend two people as each piece is separate. The uprights are 1 solid piece for each side. Once you get the first (bottom) shelf into place assembly moves along quickly.
455551
There are permanent three shelves that hinge up and out, with the bottom shelve having spaces for divider's if you wish. I did not use any and used the full length of each shelves compartments. I found it worked best for me. Enjoy as I do..
1364340
Yes, this came to me fully assembled. I had to screw the handles on and space the shelves. It's gorgeous!
1757815
It' assembled, but folded and in a zippered case. You just take it out of the case, open the legs, insert the removable shelf and it's ready to use - less than a minute. I use my for craft shows.
791798
It seems pretty beefy, I've used mine with a book shelf and put quite a few things on it. However the biggest thing (obviously) is making sure your framing/support of the "door" and the bookshelf itself is reenforced. Mine started sagging a bit, but I reinforced the rear of it to keep it from warping under the pressure.
389353
Hello. It is very easy to assemble. However, I think to line up the sides and back one might need the advantage of standing to push parts into place. The cabinet is fairly tall.
819950
They have premade bookshelves with the hardware already attached but we had a custom install so we just bought the hinge separately and built the cabinet/door through a local craftsman.
180984
It's usually easier to start from the back putting the shelves together. I've not encountered this problem.
1984128
It required assembly. The drawers don't seem to quite fit correctly. It's satisfactory for now but I'm still looking for something nicer.
527490
This is a solid piece. It's not expandable front to back, but it is side-to-side. You can pull the side of it to create longer shelves.
1998752
I don't know. It's sort of a thin Formica-like veneer over some sort of pressed wood, I'd imagine. The boards that form the sides, top, bottom and shelves are fairly thick and heavy. Very heavy. The 'beadboard' piece that forms the back is very thin, comes folded -- it looks nice but is not what I'd call 'wood.' That said I am very happy with these pieces. I ended up buying 14 of them to do a total makeover in my basement craft room and office and it's been a year now; they are perfect for my needs and very roomy and sturdy. Whatever they may be made of.
343981
Not quite sure what you're asking, but I will answer what I think. My wife didn't want me to put book cases on the sides. We have one of those ladder shelves on one side with "stuff" on it. The other side has a small chair. It looks great in the room and she's very happy.
751257
Nope, the most annoying thing about the shelves are that the modular bookend only works for one side. Still would recommend.
185580
None it easily screws together by hand...I did use a rubber mallet to gently tap the selves into place which makes it a bit easier, but you can do the whole thing without it. If you have the version with wheels, a wrench is supplied to tighten the wheels in place. It is very easy to put together, and the instructions are easy to follow. A stepstool and a helper is useful in placing the higher shelves, but I put the whole thing together by myself in just over half an hour, and I'm no great handyman...Hope that helps.