Materials: Lack table, brackets (Dormer type probably or any other), L brackets, screws, saw, drill
Description: We wanted two side-tables for the bedroom, but we thought that it would be more convenient to be the floating type like the IKEA Lack floating shelf. So the next day I visited IKEA store, and tried to find one that would be matching the space in size. Unfortunately I realized that the Lack shelves are only made 110cm and 30 cm long and there is nothing in between, which would fit for my needs. So I had a brilliant idea! Why not make my shelves by cutting into half an IKEA Lack table which only costs 5 euros!
So on my way to the cashier with a black Lack table, I stepped in to the "as is" department and the exact time there was a batch of ex-display tables for half the price, 2.50 euros! So I grabbed one at half price, and left the other. I was so anxious to get in my workshop in the morning I couldn't wait, to start chopping that little table!
So as you see in the pictures I split the table into two halves. And then I picked some brackets that are similar to the Broder shelf brackets, and made some difficult for the average hobbyist machining, sawing and bending to have four "L" brackets with drill holes, so they can hold the shelves in total disguise like the original Lack Shelves.
They fitted like charm, and now I couldn't wait to go home and start the installation! Oh this was a very bad time so I had chosen a time that my fiancé was absent, a total mess!
First I took meters, and draw the points to drill. Then I started installing the "L" brackets. As you may notice under the "L" bracket I slipped a small L shaped bracket so I can use it to lock the shelf in place. After all this mess I had the two shelves installed and checked the alignment. Success!
That's it. Go on and chop those tables!!!
See more of the floating Lack bedside shelf.
~ mikenuke, Greece
Oh, my god! This man is great! He invented the shelves! God save this man! Long life to this man!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/70103622
ReplyDeleteprobably he did not ;)
Or, you can just buy floating shelves.
ReplyDeleteYou probably skipped the text, surfed through the photos and clicked on reply botton...!
ReplyDeleteAs i say in the text: "Unfortunately I realized that the Lack shelves are only made 110cm and 30 cm long and there is nothing in between, which would fit for my needs." The shelves I "invented" are 55cm length and cost me 2.50 euros for the 2 of them...
Thanks to Jules for publishing my IKEA hack! Cheers!
those lamps are beautiful. where can I buy those?
ReplyDeleteme want :-)
I made them by myself. these are "PAR stage spotlights", you can find them on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/4x-PAR-CAN-16-Polish-Light-Stage-DJ-BAR-PAR16-Lighting-/140540753980?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b8e1b83c and you can make the rest of the stand.
ReplyDeleteMore details you can see on instructables.com
ReplyDeletehttp://www.instructables.com/id/Ikea-Lack-table-into-Lack-floating-selves/
Oh, I have one of these tables and it is time to do something new with it. I hate throwing away furniture, but re purposing it sounds like an adventure. Thanks for the great idea.
ReplyDeleteInstead of a floating shelf, you could also cut the Lack table in half, using the attached legs to hold up the front of the table, and just a small rail attached to the wall to hold up the back side.
ReplyDeleteMikeNuke,
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Just trying to do the same myself! Can you give a bit more detail on the brackets? I can't find anything called Broder?
Thanks!
Hello to all of you out there, I am happy to anounce that it is possible to buy brackets from my site by PayPal.
ReplyDeleteFollow this link: http://migma-ideas.blogspot.gr/2013/03/buy-ikea-lack-shelves-brackets.html
I can buy 6 Lack tables for the price of a set of brackets... I don't think so.
ReplyDeletewhy not just buy a lack shelf?
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