Detolf Prop Displays

[franz bolo]

Who has some IKEA Detolf Shelves? Post pics so I can get ideas for a cool display.

I just stick stuff in it but I'm sure there is a better way.

This is one I found online and is kind of what I might do unless I find a better way.

 

[breen2057]

why don't you post pics of your shelves so we can see what kind of things you want to display. like are the things big or small, have a common theme or random things from various movies. it would help to see what you have.

 

[franz bolo]

Random stuff mostly. I'll take a pic of what I have later tonight. Mostly a mix of helmets, models, light sabers, 3A toys etc.

 

[TazMan2000]

Keep in mind that the shelves are not adjustable and some larger helmets will not fit, like the Rubies Supreme Vader. But a good value for an outstanding shelf.

TazMan2000

 

[Damezz]

Keep in mind that the shelves are not adjustable and some larger helmets will not fit, like the Rubies Supreme Vader. But a good value for an outstanding shelf.

TazMan2000

I use 4 steel wire clamps (6mm) per shelf (fastened on the vertical posts) to place the shelf at every height I wish. A lot of people do so.

 

[Damezz]

Example how the clamps are placed...

 

[TazMan2000]

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Example how the clamps are placed...

I do see how the clamps come in useful, however, it does ruin the clean look of the shelf a bit, IMO. This shelf would be perfect if it was a few more inches deeper and wider...along with adjustable shelf support.

TazMan2000

 

[franz bolo]

Those clamps are a good idea. I saw a guy modify it another way which looked pretty good.

Here is my mod to add an additional shelf to my Ikea Detolf.

I used:
8-32 threaded rod cut to 12.75"
Nylon L brackets
Nylon cylinders
8-32 nuts
Glass or Plexiglas cut to 15" x 11.5"

I got everything at Lowes, but they are common parts to any hardware store.


Attach the threaded rod with the L brackets as shown. The little cylinders are to keep the glass off the threads, but are not essential.

"Here is my mod to add an additional shelf to my Ikea Detolf.

I used:
8-32 threaded rod cut to 12.75"
Nylon L brackets
Nylon cylinders
8-32 nuts
Glass or Plexiglas cut to 15" x 11.5"
I got everything at Lowes, but they are common parts to any hardware store.
Attach the threaded rod with the L brackets as shown. The little cylinders are to keep the glass off the threads, but are not essential.

 

[franz bolo]

Here's what I have so far. A few things I stuck in there just to fill it up.

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[Howlrunner]

I have one or two Detolfs.....

I would highly recommend getting some helmet stands (chrome kitchen towel holders) for your lids.

 

[Philly]

I have one or two Detolfs.....

https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11059603_10155575393620319_7565246956098164781_n.jpg?oh=ef36b1cdbb2389af40e696d61ca58cf7&oe=5606DD03

https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1467334_10155575392340319_1095789692059616118_n.jpg?oh=b2b7c7eeba6b48e3258c4959363e2b20&oe=56072531

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/s960x960/11165143_10155575394355319_8610027742732789091_o.jpg

I would highly recommend getting some helmet stands (chrome kitchen towel holders) for your lids.

So that's why they never have any in stock when I visit

There was a guy on here that joined 2 together, it looked pretty sweet.

 

[Luke0312]

There was a guy on here that joined 2 together, it looked pretty sweet.

Not sure if someone else did it as well, but here's the cabinet I did with two detolfs, some MDF, a bit of trim, and some extra hardware I had lying around.

http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=231160&highlight=detolf

 

[franz bolo]

Howlrunner, good idea with the helmet and the figure!! I'll have to try that.

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[franz bolo]

Added some new stuff.

 

[CH33ZEBURG3R]

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[weaselflinger]

A few of these are just place holders for now...

 

[franz bolo]

Cool, what type of lighting is available for these things? I see a hole at the top for a cord or something.

 

[franz bolo]

 

[franz bolo]

Wow, only 3 or 4 Detolf displays???

 

[franz bolo]

What do people use for displaying the helmets on? I've seen paper towel racks used before.