Mounting glass shelves
rooftop59
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So being the cheap bastages that we are, we bought this cabinet at an outlet for 63% off. Some imperfections, but main problem is that it was missing the glass shelves. Getting replacement shelves made was easy, the hard part for me is figuring out how to mount them. Any ideas? Thx fellas!
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Try to find some shelf pins/pegs that fit that size of opening. The head should fit into the circular part and slide down. Also could have soft plastic sleeves on them to protect the glass. If Home Depot or Lowes don’t have them, there are others out there, like Rockler.
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So being the cheap bastages that we are.....
I knew there was a reason I liked you
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The doors don't line up. Try leveling the cabinet to correct that.
I've seen thousands of various cabinets, bookcases, shelving units, etc, but nothing with that keyhole type shelf support. Let me look around.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Ok, there doesn't seem to be anything purpose made, so use machine screws or bolts. The head size should fit through the larger hole and have enough of a flat shoulder to prevent it from pulling out when positioned in the lower opening. Use clear plastic tubing to cover the part of the screw or bolt that will actually support the shelf.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Good idea there, and cheap.
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oic, I was gonna tell you that you should probably get a girlfriend.
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Thx Jesse! That seemed to work. The wife will be happy with it. Here is what I went with:
As for the doors, the cabinet is level. They’re not budging. That was the other main imperfection. My wife is very picky but also very cheap, ya never know which one will win out 😂Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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Good job! What are you going to put inside it?
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Good job! What are you going to put inside it?
Thx! She will put whatever she wants in it 😂Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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"Yes honey, I did buy that <audio_thing>.
Got a better discount on it than we got on your shelf cabinet" !!
Only once though.
Choose wisely.
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The nut was a good idea.
As for the door, I'd maybe try shims on the hinge pins and/or whacking a few of the bottom hinges inward, which will raise the left side of the door upwards. Take the glass out first if you do any whacking.Political Correctness'.........defined
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I wonder if you can find some black rubber plugs that you can slide over the threaded bolt to sit the glass on??
Or some small black tubing/hose??Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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I was thinking the same thing Mr. Toolfan
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I wonder if you can find some black rubber plugs that you can slide over the threaded bolt to sit the glass on??
Or some small black tubing/hose??
Not sure what you mean Larry? Do you have a link or pic? Thanks! PaulLiving Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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$1500 piece for $450. It was hard to pass up! the shelves only cost $150.Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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https://www.amazon.com/SBDs-Pack-10-Flexible-Protector/dp/B07BVCBS71?ref_=ws_cp_69a2500c76b33b2566fc_p_2_t_p -
^^^that
Or just simply like black tubing from the auto store. Fit the bolt diameter little 1/4"-1/2" in length. Just to have bolt on rubber instead of metal glass contact. -
Looks like there is heatshrink or the like on the threads already.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Looks like there is heatshrink or the like on the threads already.
Guess you're correct. My first look I just thought it was a Black bolt. my second look I now can see the silver underneath whatever that is black on there so I am going to say you're probably correct it shrink tubing.
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Looks like there is heatshrink or the like on the threads already.
Yep, I see it now as well, I was thinking they were black zinc.. Good eye.. I was thinking what hermitism posted..
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Looks like there is heatshrink or the like on the threads already.
Yep that’s it! I think it’s good now, but I’ll know for sure once something gets put in there!Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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The nut was a good idea. Take the glass out first if you do any whacking.
If you are gonna be whacking who is gonna fix the door? If you take out the glass post a video.