How to the actual shelves get secured? I understand the vertical beams. I am asking how the horizontals get secured down.
2029723
Horizontal pieces are secure from underneath through the ShelfLink. There are holes in the top of the ShelfLink that you run a fastener from underneath into the horizontal 2 x 4 members being used for the shelves.
2029724
I used the shelf links and 10 foot pressure treated 2x4's to make a trellis. It worked great! Think outside the box my friends!
2029725
They sit on the ledge of shelf and screw attach with the screws provided in the kit.
2029726
As others said, the screws provided go through pre-drilled holes in the black shelf links into the 2x4's. I have a vague recollection of attaching the horizontal boards first, then flipping them to attach to the verticals. Don't know if anyone else tried that but it worked for us.
111851
There is a board that you screw into the wall studs. I predrilled the holes to make it easier to screw in the screws, they are about 3 inches long. The shelf has a matching board that attaches to the back of the shelf. Then you lift the shelf on the board that is in the wall and they lock together.
242131
From what I remember when I put mine together, I did screw them in place. I had turned the unit upside down, then I had to hold the shelf up against the stops and I used my power drill to set the screws into the shelf. Once the first screw went in, the others were fairly easy. It might be easier with a helper! Hope this helps.
1142721
Not sure I understand the question. The picture is a pretty accurate representation. The shelves do not overhang the vertical supports.
1084327
There are holes in the uprights which would allow for mounting. The means of mounting will need to be considered depending on the weight expected on the shelves.
763563
there are hooks attached to the ends of the shelves. It`s a bit of a struggle to get them in but they are sturdy, do not tilt or sag. My 25lb cat gets on them no problem although am thinkinking of getting the ladders that are available for this cage
1897723
Agree with the other two reviewers...you must attach the four legs loosely, then attach the bottom shelf loosely, and finally tighten both the top and bottom shelves to the legs, alternating the legs being tightened so that all four legs and two shelves tighten together at the same time.
404830
It doesn't have anything that secures to the wall unless u personally make one. And if u have little ones that like to climb things either make a personal alteration to the shelf so it doesn't fall forward or don't get it. But in general u will need to make secure alterations to any shelf u get if u have lil climbers in the house. So good luck I hope this helped.
143642
The shelves lay on some metal pegs. The shelves will probably fall if you turn it sideways.
528302
as bizarre as it seems-down. It won't work if you have it up (so as to keep stuff from falling off the shelf). I had a professional put it together after it came with no instructions I couldn't get it put together. He put the in inch ridge down, said it had to go that way, and was able to put it together.
931758
The shelves are structural elements too. They keep the sides together. You'd weaken the whole piece. Cheers
259633
You would have to glue down the partitions. The shelves in the horizontal position just rest on the pegs. I'd have to say that vertically would not work without some significant gluing. As it was, my shipment of this product had most of the plastic shelf parts broken. Make sure that you check all the pieces before you start putting it together.
902291
The shelves are adjustable. You have to place the rubber/vinyl stops at increments along the posts, I believe. That being said, my son had it put together before I had a chance to look at the directions so part of my answer is assumption. :-)
1700830
If you have window that opens up from the bottom, there are mental L's you have to attach to the shelf and slip over the sill. If you window opens out you have to secure the shelf with screws.
981007
You can experiment. The shelves don't slide in and out, you have to build it that way.
677794
There is a small ledge on the shelf that keeps the items from falling off the shelf. I'm still very happy with this purchase. I have no complaints about it. We've had it for about 6 months now I believe.
903157
The shelves sit on 4 pegs each, with gravity keeping them in place. I think if you placed the unit on its side, the shelves would fall.