Does anyone know if the top shelves cubbyholes are optional to assemble. Would not installing them cause the desk instability? Thanks for your help..
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I wouldn't think so since the side pieces of the desk/bookcase go from the absolute top to the very bottom. You may be able to play around with the instructions and leave a few pieces out. The sides and very top board are thick enough that I think they would be sturdy without the bookshelves there. But you would just have to be creative when assembling it.
659793
The desk can definitely be assemble without the hutch. Why not just by the desk without the hutch...
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.
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They have to built at the same time because you have screw the hutch to a piece on the computer desk before the desk is completely out together. The only thing I can suggest is to take the desk apart up until the point the hutch connects. Otherwise it will take some finessing.
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Some are saying yes, others are saying no. Why no? If it is placed horizontally would the shelves still stay in place? THanks in advance. I am considering ordering two, one for an upright vertical bookshelf as pictured and another to go as a long bookshelf/console table in the same room.
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If you took the time to maybe glue your the shelves to the pegs. The shelves have notches where they sit on pegs and they wobble. I like the unit just not unstable shelves. Good luck. It is a nice unit.
1689036
Yes you have to install the cabinet and 2 drawers that go inside. Very easy to install, just follow the instructions. I'm a women and did it by myself, you can too. You can place the tower below, plenty of room underneath the desk. Glass black top is long enough to put everything on top. Hope this helps.
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It's fine. I have no problems the desk is very sturdy and well put together. Hope this helps
1305027
sorry, just seeing this email. Yes. All of the units are designed with a flange on the bottom that rests perfectly over other KidKraft units. We did the reverse, put the cubby units on top of the shelves, but it could be done either way.
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I completely agree! I'm having the same problem. The desk seems to be somewhat concave so I thought that might be a problem (faulty/defective). It does seem impossible. My husband is procrastinating on putting the easel on so I'll see what I can do.
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Yes, it most definitely needs assembly and it takes a good 3 to 4 hours to get the whole thing setup. It might help to have two people at least when lifting the top board and placing it over the assembled parts. The finished product looks great. Only the central shelves have holes for media, the side drawers are only for storage.
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There should be sheet metal brackets that slide into sides of the machine to support the shelves. If you have these and they are installed, I don't know what's wrong. I wrote a very negative review.
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I am using the unit for books and I have ALOT of books on it. It is very stable. It does have hole to place screws in and anchor it to the wall. The screws do not come with the unit. I plan on getting the screws to make it even more secure. The predrilled holes are also not very noticeable. Overall, I really like the unit. You can get the unit a lot cheaper from IKEA thou. I got it from amazon because I do not live anywhere close to an ikea and it's cheaper through amazon( because shipping costs from ikea are crazy ).
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When you're assembling it you determine the distance from the keyborad shelf to the top using pre-drilled holes. After that the desktop and keyboard shelf move as one unit when adjusting the height. Btw, I still love mine. It's sturdy, functional and beautiful.
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Pam, all shelves are fixed with screws, so you could remove them. This will leave holes, which could be plugged. Remember that the shelves provide stability to the system. I am sure you would want to remove the shelf before you assemble the device. A great system.
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I have had no issue with this. The unit is stable whether the bottom or top drawer is open. Its low profile and depth seem to keep it stable.
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Sure, just don't screw that shelf section into that tower. I'm sure it would work but pay attention to those damn stickers on each piece. It is NOT easy to assemble as the box says! A lot of cussing came out of my normally mute man hubster when he was putting those together - especially when he realized he put the shelves together backwards. The man is an engineer too. Oy vey!