On 05/14/2013 12:50 PM, Norminn wrote:
On 5/14/2013 9:02 AM, David Combs wrote:
The plastic "fit in hole" shelf-supports come out too easily, with the
result that if someone bumps it,the shelf falls out, along with
everything on it.

Each support works by pushing (inserting) its 1/3-inch-long cylinder
part into the predrilled hole; four such holes, each with one of these
plastic inserts, support the four corners of a shelf.


One way to keep a support from slipping out of its hole would
be to glue the cylinder part into the hole.

Disadvantage: you can never get it out again, should you
want to change the spacing between the shelves.

Question: is there some kind of a WEAK glue that will hold up to a
point, but then will break its bond, allowing you to remove the
plastic support?

Thanks!

David


I've used wood dowels in place of the plastic supports and they worked
fine....they would have to shear in order to break. Wood dowel, tight
enough and long enough, will support a shelf full of books without
problems. If the sides of the bookshelf shift, that's a separate
problem.....has it got a solidly fastened back? If not, put in some
sort of back or brace.

There are actually made metal "shelf pins" for just this purpose. If
you have a good hardware store they ought to have them. However if they
fit loosely maybe a little contact cement or something might be in order.

nate

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