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| Author: | Lixx [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | disassembling Detolfs |
I'm going to have to move to a new apt within 3 weeks. Here's my dilemma: Is it easy to disassemble Detolfs and move the glass pieces? Can the unit be moved as a whole (seems like they are held together by the weight of the glass and grooves in the wood)? I have two of these bad boys that need to be moved. thanks Chris |
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| Author: | meanmistert [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
My buddy wraps 'em up in pallet-style stretch wrap to move between events. You can get it from any Uhaul or moving store. Not sure if this helps, but I'd hate to disassemble a detolf. |
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| Author: | Joe [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
I'd recommend taking them apart. They are heavy as hell and you don't want to stress the glass pieces. |
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| Author: | rhinomilk [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
i think the hardest part will be finding the right allen wrench |
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| Author: | pickleloaf [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
call ikea and ask for a new allen wrench if you dont have it. it should count as a missing part |
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| Author: | Lixx [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
rhinomilk wrote: i think the hardest part will be finding the right allen wrench Shit I made a note to myself when building these damn things "MAKE SURE you save the allen wrench!", now I forget where I put it. Doh!! |
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| Author: | cornbluth [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
I've moved a detolf several times...it's a two man job...just take the shelves off, wrap it in a blanket and lay it down on the truck. Just be careful. No need to disassemble... |
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| Author: | 666doll [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
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| Author: | Chuck [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
Lixx wrote: rhinomilk wrote: i think the hardest part will be finding the right allen wrench Shit I made a note to myself when building these damn things "MAKE SURE you save the allen wrench!", now I forget where I put it. Doh!! You can buy a cheap allen wrench set from almost any hardware store that will have the size you need. |
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| Author: | toybotstudios [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
i've also moved these guys. good advice above. take out shelves, wrap up the whole think with that pallet wrap or blankets. you should be good. definitely takes two to move. |
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| Author: | bannedindc [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
I've also moved 4 before in the same way. no shelves and wrapped in blankets. |
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| Author: | silent killer [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
iv moved mine twice, iv moved it by myself, but definitly get someone to help you carry it. blankets not a bad idea i just slid mine in the back of my car w the back seat down. |
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| Author: | cellar_door [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
I have moved 4 times with detolfs and I also find that the best advice is to take out the shelves, wrap them in plastic, and take a separate trip (detolfs only) to the new destination. It'll be one less stress when you move everything else. I didn't want my detolfs bumping against anything in the u-haul. Good luck with the new place! |
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| Author: | greg [ Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
I just moved 2 of them last month and now one of the doors doesn't close smoothly, it sticks really bad. I laid them down in the back of my truck and nothing happend to it that I can tell. Pieces of crap. |
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| Author: | Lixx [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
Thanks for the tips guys. So basically take the shelves out and move them as a whole unit separately seems to be the general consensus? I just know me and my g/f will be screaming at each that day 
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| Author: | VELOCITRON [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
greg wrote: I just moved 2 of them last month and now one of the doors doesn't close smoothly, it sticks really bad. I laid them down in the back of my truck and nothing happend to it that I can tell. Pieces of crap. To be fair, what do you want from a $60 shelf? |
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| Author: | meanmistert [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
I don't like laying 'em down. If you can wedge them together & leave them upright, you'll avoid the misalignment problem. The hand truck is your friend! |
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| Author: | silent killer [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: disassembling Detolfs |
my movers wanted $30 to crate it. screw that id rather smash it for fun and go buy a new one with another $30. except i carried it myself instead of wasting money : ) |
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