Detolf Modifications.

[fbang]

Cheers man, that worked a charm! So much better than wires hanging everywhere.

Just make sure you don't drill into the plastic foot under the detolf like I did! (or worse: into the floor)

 

[Hidden Jitsu]

I'm using this method to house both my Hulk & Iron Monger in Detolf's and it's great.
The wire rope clips/clamps really are perfect. Just make sure you have a tool small enough that will allow you to tighten the screws once you have them in place.
I decided to add 2 per corner, just as a safeguard and extra support but it probably is unnecessary.

Also, like you stated it's a great idea to add felt pieces to the corners of the shelf that contacts the metal clamps to prevent sliding and scratches.

The 3/16" clamps at my local hardware store were 79 cents/each and they sold packs of adhesive felt called 'Super Sliders' by Waxman for less than 5 dollars.
Cheap and easy!

I thought you use 1/8" clips? As most sites state that
Also do you have tighten them up massively?

 

[Hidden Jitsu]

Has anybody use rubber edging strips around the glass doors to keep dust out?
Wondering how well I works?
As I don't really want to use the sticky draft excluder version.

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

I thought you use 1/8" clips? As most sites state that
Also do you have tighten them up massively?

I use 3/16" clips and a 1/8" clips underneath it, so as to have 2 clips supporting each corner. I use the larger clamps on top b/c the stock glass shelf sits on them better.
They don't require massive tightening as that would strip the posts but just be sure they are tight enough to support whatever weight you plan on adding to the shelf above them

 

[Hidden Jitsu]

I use 3/16" clips and a 1/8" clips underneath it, so as to have 2 clips supporting each corner. I use the larger clamps on top b/c the stock glass shelf sits on them better.
They don't require massive tightening as that would strip the posts but just be sure they are tight enough to support whatever weight you plan on adding to the shelf above them

Ahhghhh right I see , so really the smaller clip is the main support and the larger clip is so the stock shelf sit on.
Well mainly 1/6 and premium format statues , just hope they are strong enough to hold.

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Ahhghhh right I see , so really the smaller clip is the main support and the larger clip is so the stock shelf sit on.
Well mainly 1/6 and premium format statues , just hope they are strong enough to hold.

The larger clip can support the shelf fine, every Detolf mod I've seen like this has 1 clip per corner supporting the shelf.

I'm just paranoid and added the second, smaller one as a fail safe

 

[Hidden Jitsu]

The larger clip can support the shelf fine, every Detolf mod I've seen like this has 1 clip per corner supporting the shelf.

I'm just paranoid and added the second, smaller one as a fail safe

Splendid I will do the same
Also on the 1/8" u bolt did you have to open the bolt to make it fit as they will not got through the bar on the cabinet.

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Splendid I will do the same
Also on the 1/8" u bolt did you have to open the bolt to make it fit as they will not got through the bar on the cabinet.

What do you mean "open the bolt"? Sorry I don't understand what you're asking me

 

[Hidden Jitsu]

What do you mean "open the bolt"? Sorry I don't understand what you're asking me

Well on the clamps you have the nuts then the brace and then the bolt shaped like a U .
What I mean is the Ushaped bolt does not fit so it needs to opened with plyers to fit over the metal rod.
Also these are way too small and the glass does not even rest on them and when I tighten them the metal brace snaps

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Well on the clamps you have the nuts then the brace and then the bolt shaped like a U .
What I mean is the Ushaped bolt does not fit so it needs to opened with plyers to fit over the metal rod.
Also these are way too small and the glass does not even rest on them and when I tighten them the metal brace snaps

Hey hidden, I did not modify the Ushaped part at all.
Are you certain you purchased the proper size?

I did not use the smaller clamps to support the shelf.
I used the larger clamps for shelf support & attached felt pads at each corner, then placed the smaller clamps directly beneath them as a fail safe.

I will take a close up picture for you and post it here shortly.

 

[Hidden Jitsu]

Hey hidden, I did not modify the Ushaped part at all.
Are you certain you purchased the proper size?

I did not use the smaller clamps to support the shelf.
I used the larger clamps for shelf support & attached felt pads at each corner, then placed the smaller clamps directly beneath them as a fail safe.

I will take a close up picture for you and post it here shortly.

Yeah 1/8" small clamps and I need to get the bigger version also

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Here you go Hidden

 

[Hidden Jitsu]

Here you go Hidden

Thanks very much pal

 

[Rome]

This really helps with my statues and figures

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Thanks very much pal

You're welcome

This really helps with my statues and figures

Agreed! This forum rocks!

 

[chriswalshart]

Thanks for the mirror sizes, ordered one today to replace the back of my detolf, will let you know how it turns out. Next up- some lights.

 

[potato]

do you guys ever scratch one of the glass panels when installing, i have set up 3 detolfs, am not sure if it's my carelessness or QC issue i notice there's always some sort of scratch marks on 1 of the panel (different location), it's not your typical hairline scratch but more like a frosted spot.

 

[stranger x]

Not mine, belongs to 'riteguytu' over on the Clubhouse Forum.

 

[darthstitch]

Great job bro

 

[GeneralZodLives]

That's a great idea to build a custom base and top for a row of detolfs. The Asgardian theme is pretty cool.