Must the side adjustable straps be attached to the shelf for it to support a load, or will it lock down at 90 degrees and not require the side straps?
515426
If you remove the straps the shelf goes beyond 90 degrees and stops. It will hold a load but I am not sure how much weight it will support.
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.
515428
Yes, it locks just past 90. Great frame, just hauled 55 pounds a mile last week.
515429
Hi, the shelf does fold down at a 90* angle on the frame , however the angle of the shelf can be adjusted with the side strap and helps support the shelf. I never tried it with out the side straps, but should work.
154284
I think you are talking about Vertical adjustability. I do not have this 'exact' unit but this one looks to have 90 degrees or more adjustability to it.
1774252
I have one on a machine where it rests on the wall, but on another machine, the machine is too far out from the wall for it to rest on the wall, but the shelf still stays on top of the machine. The struts or supports help to stabilise it. Hope that helps.
1075700
You are able to lock it at any height. Should your load be high then you don't have to raise back up all the way.
2145915
No, this loft/shelf needs to be secured to something in order for it to support the weight of whatever you decide to place on it.
827147
In my experience of using the ShelfLinks I would not say they would be secure without using screws to hold all the upright and horizontal 2x4's in place. Especially when you are taking items on and off the shelves...I even secured the bases to the floor so that the base would stay as secure as possible.
1457725
Also, be sure the shelf brackets go behind the top cross bar, then in FRONT of the one under it. Just hanging it loose wont work, shelf will tilt forwards. Done as indicated, shelf will stay level.
1804208
It is not adjustable...it is screwed in as part of the structure. I don't know how sturdy it would be if you removed the shelf.
1144010
The shelves do have a locking system and it is very secure. Most of my shelves have a couple hundred pounds on them and I've had no problems.
1148586
Yes, the shelves are fully adjustable to any location you want, but the shelf creates stability, so the more "leg" you create the more unstable they are, if you get what I mean.
105064
Not without it being completely unstable. The shelf supports the legs and keeps them straight.
2183367
No, this is a free-standing unit. However, for safety purposes installing straps are an added benefit.
652851
I don't have any firm answer. I have several heavy bags of soil conditioners, etc. on the bottom shelves, and some heavy items on the upper ones. I don't see any problems with holding heavy items, as long as they are arranged to the bottom. This is a well designed, sturdy shelf. I have it outside, and some strong winds haven't affected it at all.
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.
1024579
The bottom shelf is a necessary structural member. It ties the two legs together and provides an anchor for the two diagonal braces. This combination is necessary for the unit to support weight.
415787
I have mine in its side and I am using books to prop up the shelves. They do not have the proper support to hold much weight. Think knock-knacks, not books. It does hold a flat screen tv perfectly when on its side, but the inner shelves don't hold much weight themselves. Hope this helps
1003553
Mine holds a large assortment of dishes in the spare closet. I'm sure one of the shelves is holding around 50lbs with no issues. It's screwed directly into the studs, where it can be and the others are toggle bolts, I've had no issues. I would not attempt 100 lbs on this shelving unless every single support was screwed into a stud. (and then I'd still be leery)