If I wanted it shorter, could I make it a 3 shelf unit, leaving off the top legs and shelf?
830451
Yes. In fact you can make individual shelves shorter by cutting the legs shorter as I did. Be shire to cut them equal length and cut off the end that is not stepped down in size.
830452
Yes you can. Use the top shelf in place of the third shelf for a more finished look.
830453
Each shelf has it's own 4 legs, about 18" or so. You just don't use one shelf and 4 legs. No problem!
1537685
As per Michael's response, it's meant to be as shown. I think you could do a couple of things. If you choose not to add the top tier of shelf (with uprights) you'd need to find 3 chrome circles to cover the open attachment (stick-ons?). If you just wanted to leave off the bottom (with the taller uprights) and have a very short table you could do that. Not sure what heights you need.
490859
Yes, you could just leave the shelf part out but the legs have notches in them to hold the shelf so those would be visible without the shelf in place.
1839689
I have no idea! That would be a question for the manufacturer -- or at least someone who is or has been using it that particular way. Sorry I could not be of more help to you on this issue. I have always used mine with the three shelves -- at varying heights -- but always with the three shelves installed.
414591
You can shorten it as much as you like and re-adjust the shelf spacing - or even remove a shelf; that part is easy. But the unit is designed to hang from the upper window casing. If you have none, you won't be able to mount it without altering it somehow (and I have no advice to offer on how you could do this.) Out of the box, you won't be able to install it, no.
334149
that would be a wonderful feature that the manufacturer should seriously consider.....I bought the 6 foot and don't see how it can be made taller which would be customizable ....I do know that I could add another shelf which I would have to buy separately....regards...rc
1670325
Sure you can customize height of shelf. However, the bottom one, with the changed height, will compromise the efficient use of space. The upper comes with an alternate set of holes already.
1685277
No, the legs fit into each shelf when assembling so you need each shelf. And for stability you would probably even need to use the top shelf too. Sorry!
916442
The poles are individually assembled so it looks like you could leave off the middle shelf. It is not very tall with all 4 of them though so you may consider putting your bigger item on the very top shelf. I hope that helps. You may want to ask others who have purchased this to see what they have to say.
1694536
When you put it together, you can decide how you want to space the shelving sections. I, too, had some taller items that I wanted the unit to accommodate so I made the space between the bottom and middle shelf bigger than the space between the middle shelf and top shelf.
2247194
While I hesitate to say cutting down the shelves would be "easy", it is certainly possible. The use of a table saw, or radial arm saw, would help greatly in keeping the shelf units the same length. I would suggest that if you decide to try it, that you pre-drill pilot holes in the shelf end cut off, since the wood used is dry and prone to splitting.
1060230
I did exactly that because I did not want the four shelves together...to keep the dogs out of the lower ones. If you ask the manufacturer he will provide you with the necessary hardware (wires and hanging rod) to make two sets of two from the four shelves... he posted some pix of mine on his facebook page. The company is completely user friendly.. I turned the shelves upside down so there is a bit of a lip to keep things from falling off :)
93014
Lower legs actually screw into the top legs at shelf, which is exactly 5" off the ground from bottom edge. If you splay-leg the legs, you may be able to achieve the height differential you need, though. Remember, construction is quite flimsy, so evenly cutting it could be a problem!
341556
Yes. You can have it at whatever height you like. You can completely exclude the middle shelf if you prefer. But you may lose a little rigidity because the cart is held together using compressive joints. So the less joints you have the less rigidity.
331263
For stability I would leave all the shelves in tact. It is not built to accomadate just 3 shelves. It is a little gem, though. Just right.
176077
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.
929960
This item requires assembly, and each section is about 18 inches long. It's conceivable that you could leave a section out to make it shorter.