OT: Question for Detolf Owners

[lemonmang5]

When I got my first Detolf from Ikea about 4 years ago, I assembled it wrong and a shelf came crashing down and shattering. Now I'm reusing that Detolf for something else, and need another shelf. Does anyone know where I can find a glass shelf that looks kind of like a Detolf shelf?

I now it's a weird question, but I figured someone may have had the same problem. :)

[freezowave1978]

Any glass shop sells safety/tempered glass. Just give them the size you need (measure your non broken shelf), and they should be able to fix you up in 10 minutes or so for $10 or less. Look in the yellow pages for a glass shop.

I don't think the big box hardware stores deal with safety glass, but it could be worth a try (I try and support indy businesses whenever I can).

[Spawnomite]

^^^ What he said. Replacement glass is easy to get.

[lemonmang5]

Thanks mangs!! :cool: :)

I'm at work right now, and want to stop off at a glass shop after I get out. Would anyone be able to tell me what the measurements of a Detolf shelf? It's no big deal if no one knows, I can just measure when I get home.

[SpawnFan1]

15" by 11.5".

[CustomCreator]

they are probably going to want to know the thickness though.....

[lemonmang5]

Thanks!!
You guys rock!!!

I was using a lid from my comic box as a shelf, and this will be a big improvement. :D

[SpawnFan1]

And a half inch thick. ;)

[lemonmang5]

Thanks Spawnfan!! :D

[punkg42]

Haha, he's joking.... it's less than a quarter inch thick.

[lemonmang5]

Haha, he's joking.... it's less than a quarter inch thick.

Shut up!!

I'll tell them half inch and they'll like it. :p :D

[SpawnFan1]

Haha, he's joking.... it's less than a quarter inch thick.

lol oh Steve! :p

That would be a sight if he had a shelf of that thickness in there... ;)

[lemonmang5]

A quick update.

I just called like 5 places in the area, and the cheapest person was $40.
I'm better off just buying a whole new Detolf for that price, lol. :p :)

[CustomCreator]

you need to move to another area...lol

what are you keeping on it?? You can get regular glass cut at Lowes for cheap cheap

[SpawnFan1]

you need to move to another area...lol

what are you keeping on it?? You can get regular glass cut at Lowes for cheap cheap

Yeah if you are just putting some figures on there normal glass will do.

[B-O-R-I-N-G-R-Y-U]

If you buy another detolf at least you can put an 18" fig (if you have one) on one shelf which you wouldn't be able to do without taking out a shelf.

[shawnspookcity]

If you buy another detolf at least you can put an 18" fig (if you have one) on one shelf which you wouldn't be able to do without taking out a shelf.
Bingo.

[lemonmang5]

I just want to get the most out of my Detolf. I don't have any 18" figures and only have really one statue that is over 15" (Vega PF). I was near Ikea and stopped off hoping to find a shelf. I bought a Billy glass shelf for $5, but it's too small. It fit, but it's really dangerous and I don't think I'm going to keep it for too long.

Freaking Ikea raised the price of Detolfs to $80 (although they had floor models for $55). :(

[punkg42]

Find a cheap picture from for $5 or so that is 12" X 15"... and take the glass out of it for the shelf... best to double up though as the glass will be thinner.