Are these boxes strong enough to carry/move books?
448914
Not for books. These are great for files, papers, lose items. If the books fill the box it would be to heavy unless you are loading the boxes already on a hand cart.
448915
Each Bankers Box will hold approximately 50 to 55 pounds (of paper) and has a maximum stacking capacity of about 450 pounds.
448916
The boxes seem strong enough, but the lids do not stay on very well. If you really want them to have lids, you will probably have to tape them. Hope this helps.
448917
Yes! I bought them for that exact reason. I have about 7 bookshelves of books ranging from light paperbacks to dense anthologies, and I have used these boxes to move all my books during 3 different moves. They are very durable still and I will definitely use them again. Plus, they store flat, so it is easy to store them away to reuse later. They are very sturdy and easy to carry, and they are just the right size to store/move books.
448918
Yes! I bought them for that exact reason. I have about 7 bookshelves of books ranging from light paperbacks to dense anthologies, and I have used these boxes to move all my books during 3 different moves. They are very durable still and I will definitely use them again. Plus, they store flat, so it is easy to store them away to reuse later.They are very sturdy and easy to carry, and they are just the right size to store/move books.
448919
probably yes. if it is just for transporting then i would say yes. if you used them to store heavy stuff and the box got damp, it might not hold up. i have them full of files, just like the picture, and they are absolutely strong enough for that use. i wouldn't hesitate putting books in these strong boxes. good luck! -s
448920
I would think so. I pack them with files of papers and they hold up. Maybe pack them a little lighter thaan normal since books are heavy.
6649
They are "OK". I wouldn't fill them with books and whatever weight is on them needs to be evenly distributed from the front of the shelf to the back, especially on the lower shelves. With just the one upright piece on either side instead of two, balancing the weight is more important.
1324875
I never put too much weight on them. Just a few books and lighter weight boxes of craft stuff. I also used them for storing clothes. I never really tested them to hold a regular amount of books.
1325570
It is substantial, but I would not trust it to hold loaded with books. The way it is designed small L brackets could be added on the edges under the top as well as under the base to reinforce for books.
1928034
They are most likely strong enough unless you are putting stuff in them that is too heavy in the first place. As for stacking, that's a great idea, but not sure if they will stay stacked-unless you wire them together.
421225
I purchased this bookshelf and it is great!, it is very strong, will it hold the weight of the books? yes, but... if there is any floor inclination... then it might fall forward. I am using it for computer devices, and other related game accessories.
1676209
Yes, it should easily support any books, these are made of metal and are very sturdy, the books sit on mental piece on the bottom easily holding up the books. I remember these kind of book ends used in libraries before they had the book holders built into the shelf.
415790
Yes; it is very strong & should hold as many books as you can place on the shelves.
801103
Absolutely. They are very sturdy and can be easily moved when needed. Wont fall over or be pushed around like many bookends. Would be perfect for an open ended shelf with a free end where you wanted to put books all the way to the end.
1632827
They are terrific drawers but I have never loaded them with heavy contents. However, if you were to put books on top of the unit, I would think the drawers would work. I use mine in a closet. I am most pleased with the flat top that I use for additional storage. I actually have a portable sewing machine sitting on top of the unit.
399810
Yes and no. If you do not put too much weight in/on them, such as filling them up with books for a bookshelf or with support underneath. They are very sturdy, however, I do not think they were designed/reinforced for that and that they would wear out sooner rather than later.
1485288
Yes! They are sturdy enough for books and easily assembled and look great for the price.
944580
I'm sorry. I answered the wrong thing. We use this on our attic door to store garbage bags, paper plates, cups, etc. If the books aren't very heavy it would probably work.
1039998
Yes. I have lots of books--very heavy--on my shelves. They are holding up well.
1758219
These shelves are holding a combination of books and miscellaneous papers/files, spread out pretty evenly. I would guess that if you distribute the weight evenly you'll be okay.
1529699
Actually, the shelves are anything but flimsy. They should be more than sufficient to hold the weight of normal books, however, I caution against stacking them too high as the shelving unit is only 10.5 " deep.
1676207
Yes, I believe they would. Even though these are not as tall as some others come, they are strong and sturdy and won't bend to the weight of heavy books.