No xmas tree but bI’ve assembled the bookcase after much effort…
rant at self
…and stupidly not trying to look up what it was beforehand (it’s an old mid-2000s model of IKEA Bestå shelf, the label was barely legible).
In doing so, tried doing it the wrong way around entirely and irreversibly snapped the tip of 6 cam lock screw/dowels that are discontinued (114928), on one entire side. The sides and centre part of the shelf no longer lock onto that side.
I’ve put the working ones facing the bottom so it still stands, thankfully, but it means this shelf isn’t even worth giving away for free when I move out, it’ll have to go to the tip.
Even though there’s a replacement part on thingiverse, I don’t have access to a 3d printer and it’d take a lot of effort to dislodge the old snapped ones, plus I’ve badly scuffed the edges of the bookshelf after all this wrangling.
Really annoyed with myself because i hate sending shit to landfill out of my own carelessness, but I’m going to have to just move on (and remind myself at least my consumption and waste ends with me).
At least the bookshelf is still usable for now and I can start moving shit onto it so I can finish unpacking. And it’s probably had a good run. Still, feeling low… need a win… that doesn’t involve spending money…
If it helps you can sometimes borrow access to 3D printers at makerspaces. They would absolutely let you print out a replacement especially if it’s small
Actually if there’s one thing I really need 3D printed it’s a replacement for my fridge shelf. Fucking thing just cracked on me and broke 2 nights ago (with hardly anything on it - had to clean a smashed bottle of lime pickle to boot). Can’t seem to find a replacement, someone has a 3d printer design for something that looks similar though…
I’m a bit hesitant to drill anything into the wall given I’ll be out of here in 6 months and don’t want to go through the whole spakfilla nonsense especially with a carpeted floor. I’ve got a friend who has a narrow lightweight shelving unit that she doesn’t need any more, that’ll probably fill the gap in terms of additional storage once I’ve cleared everything up. I’ll have to store some kitchen items in the living room as there’s simply no space
Yeah I’ll probably cover the scuffs for now with permanent marker. Not sure if I will bother storing this/taking it with me when I leave this joint. Maybe my mood will be different then and I’ll make more of an effort to try and keep it…
No xmas tree but bI’ve assembled the bookcase after much effort…
rant at self
…and stupidly not trying to look up what it was beforehand (it’s an old mid-2000s model of IKEA Bestå shelf, the label was barely legible).
In doing so, tried doing it the wrong way around entirely and irreversibly snapped the tip of 6 cam lock screw/dowels that are discontinued (114928), on one entire side. The sides and centre part of the shelf no longer lock onto that side.
I’ve put the working ones facing the bottom so it still stands, thankfully, but it means this shelf isn’t even worth giving away for free when I move out, it’ll have to go to the tip.
Even though there’s a replacement part on thingiverse, I don’t have access to a 3d printer and it’d take a lot of effort to dislodge the old snapped ones, plus I’ve badly scuffed the edges of the bookshelf after all this wrangling.
Really annoyed with myself because i hate sending shit to landfill out of my own carelessness, but I’m going to have to just move on (and remind myself at least my consumption and waste ends with me).
At least the bookshelf is still usable for now and I can start moving shit onto it so I can finish unpacking. And it’s probably had a good run. Still, feeling low… need a win… that doesn’t involve spending money…
it ain't much, but it's honest work
If it helps you can sometimes borrow access to 3D printers at makerspaces. They would absolutely let you print out a replacement especially if it’s small
how is it DT has all the brains with all these brilliant practical ideas?
I used to repair a lot of stuff
Actually if there’s one thing I really need 3D printed it’s a replacement for my fridge shelf. Fucking thing just cracked on me and broke 2 nights ago (with hardly anything on it - had to clean a smashed bottle of lime pickle to boot). Can’t seem to find a replacement, someone has a 3d printer design for something that looks similar though…
Would some L shaped shelving brackets help? You can get a lot of different types and sizes and they aren’t very expensive.
I’m a bit hesitant to drill anything into the wall given I’ll be out of here in 6 months and don’t want to go through the whole spakfilla nonsense especially with a carpeted floor. I’ve got a friend who has a narrow lightweight shelving unit that she doesn’t need any more, that’ll probably fill the gap in terms of additional storage once I’ve cleared everything up. I’ll have to store some kitchen items in the living room as there’s simply no space
and another.
You could probably cover the scuffs with some permanent marker or paint (even nail polish, if they make it in that colour)
There are wax crayons made in most natural wood colours for this exact purpose. Lifesaver if you (or the bloody movers!) scratch a wooden floor.
Having done removals, rubbing a walnut on it can do the trick most of the time.
You know, I honestly haven’t met another ex-removalist.
Yeah I’ll probably cover the scuffs for now with permanent marker. Not sure if I will bother storing this/taking it with me when I leave this joint. Maybe my mood will be different then and I’ll make more of an effort to try and keep it…
There are paint marker pens and and also scratch fix pens especially for wooden furniture
another great idea