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Default Can you buy a strap of some kind to secure bookcase to wall thus preventing toddler pulling it over?

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Any suggestions?


I used a strong eye-hook (about 15mm dia eye) in both the back of the
bookcase, and into the wall, then a d-link (screwable chain link) all from
B&Q. The d-link could have been a piece of stout string or rope.

The other option is a piece of webbing strap, doubled over at the end and
screwed through, with a cup washer into the wall, and do the same into the
top of the bookcase. That's typically all the manufacturer supplied ones
are.

So, about 5 quid or less, and you should find enough bits to make what you
need in B&Q. Start with the section that sells rope and chain, and also
the section that sells screws and eye hooks.

Cheers

Tim


The other option, which I've also done, is simply to put a long screw
through the back of the bookcase into the wall. The screw does not have to
pull the case tight to the wall - it simply has to hold.

One 2" screw and a wallplug - probably 1 quid even if you have to buy a
pack.

Cheers

Tim