Do the side shelves go down or can they be left off wthout looking silly? I ask because right now I don't have as much room for something 28'' wide.
908181
The sides do not go down, they are permanent. There are 2 shelves, one is an ironing board which my daughter uses more than any other part of the set. The holes for the side shelves are pre-drilled but aside from that, I think you can leave them off without it really affecting the whole set.
908182
I guess it would look ok. I don't see any reason why not. It would for sure make it smaller. They don't go down, you just won't out then on.
143642
The shelves lay on some metal pegs. The shelves will probably fall if you turn it sideways.
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.
1804209
There are grooves that the shelf sit in so it cannot be moved. I am not sure if it would diminish the stability if you left the shelf out.
1457625
The shelf inserts are removable. You can make the depth whatever you would like on either side.
307062
The shelves are not adjustable, but I assume you could leave one or both out if you wanted.
460929
I think the unit needs the bottom rack for stability. You could probably forgo the front and side shelves.
947498
I don't own this piece yet but I'm looking to use it for the same purpose. If you zoom in on the photo, there appears to be screws in the sides to hold up the shelves if you lay this length ways so I would assume so.
114514
You can put the shelves where you like, but make sure you anchor the unit to the wall if there is not enough weight on the bottom!
625381
The shelves are not adjustable. They are two pieces and you can leave off one section, but that's about it.
1694535
The shelves are variable. If you place the top and bottom shelves at their extremes, there is a total of 32" from the bottom of the top shelf to the top of the bottom shelf, so there is plenty of space to do what you desire.
515427
The shelf stays down but, to carry a heavy load I would highly recommend that you use the straps on the side. In the end you want the best stability you can get when carrying a load so why not use them unless they are really in your way.
1347383
when you set it up, you can space them as you wish. we made ours have two large shelves on bottom and smaller on top - to help with weight distribution too.
56463
Yes, the shelves can be left out. In fact, I made my shelving system shorter by taking one of the shelves out. With all the shelves in there is a "breezeway" underneath because the cover doesn't quite reach the ground and, when there is a freeze, I want to keep the cold air out.
556678
You would need more space than that. I have a shelf right there as well. I installed it at an angle at first, got it snug and then rotated it underhand tightened it carefully with a plier. But there is not much space to play with, they should have put the fasteners on the bottom
384822
The shelves are adjustable for height. You could also eliminate the shelves if you desire
937271
The two side shelves can be taken off yes. I originally used mine for my speakers, but then I got a 32" TV that I use as a monitor now, and the shelves don't extend out enough to not be in the way. The stand alone looks fine too.