Could the shelf be trimmed to fit a smaller space? This is the best shelf i could find but my space is only 28" wide, wondering if you think it might, without too much dificulty, be trimmed to fit my space. I am pretty handy with building. Just wanted to get the thoughts of people who already own it. Could the shelf be trimmed to fit a smaller space? This is the best shelf i could find but my space is only 28" wide, wondering if you think it might, without too much dificulty, be trimmed to... » Read More Could the shelf be trimmed to fit a smaller space? This is the best shelf i could find but my space is only 28" wide, wondering if you think it might, without too much dificulty, be trimmed to fit my space. I am pretty handy with building. Just wanted to get the thoughts of people who already own it. « Show Less
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Yes it can be trimmed. You will have to trim both ends for your desired length. Then drill matching holes in all six wooden strips. If you think you are handy enough to do this, then I would not hesitate purchasing this shelf. I love mine.
1483039
Yes, I agree with Bambi. If you are handy it's certainly worth it. I love how it looks in my kitchen.
2034995
I sent that one back. It is very cheaply made. I sent one back and then they sent me another and that one was just as bad so I sent that one back. I did have a shelf in it. Good luck.
1265695
The unit is designed to replace the existing shelves, so not sure why you would want to mount this on the existing shelf and lose the space/clearance. If I remember right, the unit installs as 1large frame piece but with the 2 pullout shelves that then mount to the frame. We installed this in the kitchen of the house we just sold over 4 months ago so I don't have the chance to look at it again.
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).
790936
Go to Home Depot or Lowes and have them cut down a 7 3/4" wide (standard width) by 28 1/4" shelf. You willstill need to cut the back corners to a bevel to make it fit.
1173128
Then shelves are NOT adjustable. There is 10" between top and bottom shelves. The shelves are extremely solid tho. The .300" dark tempered glass would break before the shelves flexed.
972857
There are three fixed heights for shelves as there are mount points/screw holes for 2x4s like you see in the picture. The only mod I could see doing would be to leave out the middle shelf. I built it with all 3 shelves and love it though there is a height restriction below. Hope that helps.
1819602
Sorry, this doesn't apply to your question however, this shelf is crap. I wish I would not had purchased it. It was horrible to assemble and it seems to be unstable after being assembled. Was a very heavy item to have shipped/returned so I kept it. Good luck!
110650
The width only means that you will have a narrower shelf... or wider... my shelf is 16" wide... you claim to have 27" of open height... that is fine,,, My unit has only 21" of open height... inorder to make the unit fit, I had to cut into the base of the cabinet for the brackets to fit into.... if you have a drawer above the 27" opening, the adjustable shelf will not rise to the total height of the cabinet...
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Hi. First, I am returning my shelving because they are impossible to construct. The middle shelving braces are supposed to go through the holes of the bottom and top uprights, completing a "joint". Nearly impossble because the holes do not line up. I tried for hours.But to your question, the top shelf does not have to go on top, the shelves can fit at any height you want (except the middle shelf to join the uprights). i.e. the braces fit into keyhole-looking slots. If you want to cut the uprights for clearance, I guess you could with a hacksaw and fair effort. The metal is not thin. Hi. First, I am returning my shelving because they are impossible to construct. The middle shelving braces are supposed to go through the holes of the bottom and top uprights, completing a "joint". Nearly impossble because the holes do not line up. I tried for hours.But to your question, the top shelf does not have to go on top, the shelves can fit at any height you want (except the middle shelf to join the uprights). i.e. the braces fit into keyhole-looking slots. If you want to cut the uprights for clearance, I guess you could with a hacksaw and fair effort. The metal is... » Read More Hi. First, I am returning my shelving because they are impossible to construct. The middle shelving braces are supposed to go through the holes of the bottom and top uprights, completing a "joint". Nearly impossble because the holes do not line up. I tried for hours.But to your question, the top shelf does not have to go on top, the shelves can fit at any height you want (except the middle shelf to join the uprights). i.e. the braces fit into keyhole-looking slots. If you want to cut the uprights for clearance, I guess you could with a hacksaw and fair effort. The metal is not thin. « Show Less
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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.
831859
I have a tight space too. 17 3/4 w x 10 3/4 h x 12 d My shelf is actually only 10 3/4, but the unit is nicely finished and so it looks OK. This was the closest fit I could find.
23366
It seems sturdy to me, but it is not very wide if you look at the dimensions again. That's what I liked about it as I needed a narrower one. Also, each individual shelf is flat wire, so I added glass to each shelf for added stability for whatever I put on it....which added weight to the unit overall. Mine does not rock or move about at all.
1977683
Not sure. I would check if they have a larger one. It is sturdy and well built and I love the shelves!
946752
Yes, you can make the spacing between the shelves anything that you would like. I have purchased a number of these units and I'm VERY pleased with the shelving. Usually, I also purchase a couple of extra shelves so that I have six shelves per unit, not just four.
1341974
The bookcase is at our lake house and we aren't currently there so can't measure right now. If I recall correctly, the first shelf sits quite low so might be problematic for you. We can measure when we return in a couple of weeks.
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My shelf is about an inch but it's a loose fit. You might need to add tape or something to hold it.