Materials: LACK bookcase
Description: A variation of this classic hack which involves eliminating one shelf and drilling new holes for the two remaining shelves. The result is three separated cubbyholes which are perfect for right, left and center channel speakers. The unit sits on six small stainless steel legs. I also covered the back of the unit with hardboard to give a cleaner look without any unsightly wires. The monster on top is 73 inches of DLP awesomeness.
~ Blair Hyman, West Palm Beach, Florida
wow...
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First look I thought it was an LCD. wow.. that tv must weight a lot. Can the rack handle it?
ReplyDeleteCouple questions. What did you use to apply the backing board?
ReplyDeleteDid you do anything to fill in the original holes for the shelves you did not use?
Maximum load granted from ikea for single shelf is 10,00 kg for a max of 50kg.
ReplyDeleteHacking is nice, but products need to be properly tested .....
I love it! I have been wanting to use that bookshelf as a TV stand forever but never thought to hack it to appropriate sizes for the DVD & cable receiver.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great modification.
ReplyDeleteI saw a Lack set up like this BREAK under the weight of a TV half this size!
ReplyDeleteWhile it looks great it is a disaster waiting to happen.
Just for everyone's awareness - DLP TVs are super light. The 73" monster above only weighs 96 pounds (43 kg).
ReplyDeleteJirah is correct, the tv weighs less then a hundred pounds. The unit easily supports the weight, plus the two separators which I relocated to the middle and the legs underneath provide extra support. Moreover, the setup is over a year old and I've never experienced any issues.
ReplyDeleteThe holes from separator that I did not use are covered by the tv, and I used small screws to attach the hardboard to the back.
where did you get the legs?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting your setup Blair. Its seems the Lack has no problems handling the weight of your '73 inches of DLP awesomeness' ... it should be able to handle mine with ease :)
ReplyDeleteIt handles heavy LCDs too... here is my setup with no hacking involved (other then putting wheels on it... going to drill some wiring holes tomorrow though)
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The height for this lack bookshelf is 74 3/4. What is the opinion if we cut it down to 54-56 inches? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments.
ReplyDeleteI purchased the legs from http://www.alphafurnishings.com
As far as shortening the unit goes, I can't comment without knowing the tv that you're planning to use, but it should still be able to support the one that I'm using.
Thanks again.
"The height for this lack bookshelf is 74 3/4. What is the opinion if we cut it down to 54-56 inches? Thanks."
ReplyDeleteIt's a 50 inch flat television. We only have 54-56 inches of space to work with. I know there are products that may work that are 47ish inches, but hubby is certain that it won't look right if the television hangs over the stand.
It would most likely depend on how you cut the unit and place the support columns.
ReplyDeleteAs you can see, I have 2 central support columns supporting my TV which is approx 96 lbs.
I had my speakers like that in my lack shelving unit and they sounded very muddy.
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice way to turn a simple piece into a nice looking entertainment center
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