Lift off the second shelf and place it nearby. Note these have internal screw threads - the smaller hole is the bottom :-). Start by taking out the first shelf and placing it where the unit is going to be positioned, with the NARROW side of the corner mounts UP (yes it looks odd, but the 'lip' edges of the shelves face down = this is so you can slide stuff on and off the shelves without the 'lip' getting in the way).Ģ) Unwrap the first two pillers. ġ) The systen is packed in the right order to put it up (well, mine was). The instructions are a bit uclear but the secret is making sure the corner pieces CLICK INTO the dips on the poles, and sliding the shelf down into the 4 corner pieces simulatneously so they don't pop out or slip. The MAIN problem people seem to encounter is putting them togther. If you buy the similar 3 or 4 shelf unit, much of what I say will be the same, just ignore the bit about the second half of the pillers. Look carefully for the two half corner mounting clips and the poles with dips at 1" spacing. Identical items ARE available for other sellers, sometimers at lower price (I paid £39 each for mine, I now see Amazon want £72 fior the same ! NOTE when looking for identical units be warned that SOME look the same but are NOT ADJUSTABLE. Amazon has a habit of 'reusing reviews' for similar products which then lead to the inevitable 'but mine doesn't have those parts' complaints). OK, first this is for the "AmazonBasics 5-Shelf Shelving Unit". Please excuse the skirting being stored next to them.Overall I would recommend these to anyone, but I would offer the warning that its best to attempt to put them together when you're in a 'good mood'.
BLACK STEEL SHELF FULL
They are sturdy and seem to be holding quite heavy items without any issue.I have put mine outside in a sentry shed and have attached a photo with the shelves half full just so possible buyers can see how tall they stand and how wide they are. I have removed one star from the rating solely because of the build frustration.The shelves are of a very nice quality and look great. However, I'm glad I didn't and I persevered because once I got one clip right, I did the rest in 5 or so minutes. Additionally, I'm a little ashamed to admit that after around 20 minutes of messing around I very almost threw it all back in the box and returned it. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 February 2018Īs with other reviewers of these shelves I would say I also struggled to work out the clips and how the shelves sat on them. Quality shelves that make the building hassle worthwhile.