Has anyone ever tried to raise a Detolf?

[De@df00l]

Here is my current setup:

Standard detolf/besta combo with dioder light strips! New to the forum - how in the heck do I rotate the picture? It is not hosted that way on imgur.

 

[sucho23]

What Besta is that (hard to tell sideways)? Will it hold 4 in the long run?

 

[Captain Hindsight]

how in the heck do I rotate the picture?

 

[titan-workshop]

my detolf is abt 7-8yrs.. still stable... but it shakes abit when openning the door..the magnets are very strong ....

 

[Pixelpiper]

my detolf is abt 7-8yrs.. still stable... but it shakes abit when openning the door..the magnets are very strong ....

You can secure it to the wall to make it even more stable. This is really important if setting it on top of another cabinet.

 

[Shadowclaimer]

Put together these 3 cube organizers tonight from Walmart to raise my detolfs. IMO these are a pretty decent and sturdy alternative to the Expedits. Probably could fit 5 detolfs across the two units. Not as nice as some of the custom stuff on this thread, but I think it does the job. Plus these were also super easy to find in store and we don't have an Ikea in Vegas. Raising the detolfs definitely make a difference.

Here again is the link to the cubes at Walmart for anyone interested: Better Homes and Gardens 3-Cube Organizer, Multiple Colors - Walmart.com

Registered just to say thank you for this idea, I own two Detolfs I use for displaying Warhammer 40k stuff. I replaced my glass shelves with wooden ones I painted to match the finish and I'm using the Bar Lighting Puck System. Definitely happy with the three cell organizer though, haven't had any issues with it supporting the weight and it looks amazing.

I'm going to put some cloth up behind the cases themselves, been trying to find a good way to do that. I've already got the cloth just gotta find a good seal/screw/something.

 

[Snacks McGee]

Awesome! Glad these worked out for you. I have had these for several months now and have had no issues so far.


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[trav99ss]

Just started into collecting in the last month or so, but really liked the idea of using the detolfs and putting them on a cabinet. I do a bit of woodworking, so here is the progress I've made so far. The bottom cabinets are made out of quarter sawn white oak to match some other cabinets I built in the same room. Still waiting on the hinges and door handles, which are going to be hand forged iron. The shelving next to the detolfs is made from black melamine plywood, to match up better with the black on the detolfs. Still need to have some glass cut for the front and shelves and pick up some black edge banding. Once that's all done and I get the cabinets stained, I'll have to get some LED lighting in there and then finally can start filling them up.

 

[Captain Hindsight]

This collection is being displayed in your sauna?

 

[trav99ss]

lol... no, I live in a cabin way out in the sticks.

 

[xipotec]

Here's my detolfs on kallax. Ikea my place ran out of bestas.

This looks great to me.....hows the weight? Can you add drawers the the Kallax on its side?

 

[xipotec]

This looks like it could support 4 Detolfs....but I am concerned about the weight....

BESTÅ Storage combination with drawers - Lappviken walnut effect light gray, drawer runner, push-open - IKEA

 

[Royce12]

Any suggestions for raising 3 detolfs 10"?

 

[CTO15]

Any suggestions for raising 3 detolfs 10"?

exactly 10" or minimum?

 

[Royce12]

Minimum 9" Max 11"


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[Pixelpiper]

Cinder blocks.

 

[Royce12]

Lol.. It seems like an easy wood work project but I know nothing about working with wood. If there is nothing at retail I'll just see if I can get something made at a decent price.


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[duck of death]

The Godmorgan legs from Ikea have a maximum height of 9 7/8" which sounds like what you're looking for.

 

[xipotec]

So I finally got around to getting my recently bought detolfs wired and now raised. I ended going with a Kallax with doors. Sorry for the bad angle, not enough room in front to get the whole thing in.


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Oh boy this is exactly what i want to do. Can you give a little more description of what you have here? Were the doors Ikea?

 

[_thetumbler]

I have four detolfs that I am looking to raise. Will be going the besta route for that. I was wondering if its safe to have legs install on the besta. Will the weight be too much?

Thanks in advance guys.