mcnail Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Ok, so this is probably pretty obvious since there are pictures of people doing it everywhere, but I thought I'd ask to make sure. Is turning an Expedit on it's side ok? Same weight can be applied? I want to get one of the 4x2 ones and put it on its side the long way. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 The IKEA near me displayed it on it's side as well as standing up, so I'd imagine both uses are fine, assuming you don't overstuff it (on the top especially). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamitekid Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 mine is on its side. I think its safer to store records that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleevanswastaken Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Ok, so this is probably pretty obvious since there are pictures of people doing it everywhere, but I thought I'd ask to make sure.Is turning an Expedit on it's side ok? Same weight can be applied? I want to get one of the 4x2 ones and put it on its side the long way. Thanks guys! Ok you apparently don't understand how gravity and physics work. More surface area touching the ground and less hight means more stable. Less weight to since you have 2 SQ feet of records per square foot base as opposed to 4 sq feet per sq ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcm1610 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Ok, you apparently don't understand how construction works. If I turn a skyscraper on its side, when it was designed to hold weight vertically, not horizontally, are there going to be problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 seriously, that kylelovesswastikas dude is a dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooderson Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 i don't have an ikea around where i live, and they charge $250 or something ridiculous like that for shipping a 4x2. wtf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleevanswastaken Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Ok, you apparently don't understand how construction works. If I turn a skyscraper on its side, when it was designed to hold weight vertically, not horizontally, are there going to be problems? Oh I could have sworn the question was about a book shelf and not a 70 story building. Oh and for the record, it would probably depend on how gently the sky scraper was put on its side. And yes, I love swastikas. Common sense people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylme Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I would think it was ok. I get a little sketched about it though because when putting together the expedit I noticed that the support for the shelves is better when used vertically, because the way the shelves are supported. Vertically the shelves go across and connect to either side with the divider supporting each shelf in the middle. When you lay an expedit on its side the only thing supporting the shelf is the wood dowels. records get heavy so i get sketched about that fact. Ive been thinking about this alot because Im going to be moving into a new house soon and was thinking of having my expedits lay horizontal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrudeboy Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 My dad and I just put one together. I'm putting it on its side and I attached 8 legs to the bottom, and my dad mounted a sheet of ply board to the back side for added strength. We looked it over and we're pretty confident we'll be ok. <3 Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desensitizedbyu Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 My dad and I just put one together. I'm putting it on its side and I attached 8 legs to the bottom, and my dad mounted a sheet of ply board to the back side for added strength. We looked it over and we're pretty confident we'll be ok.<3 Erik http://vinylcollective.proboards79.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=2518 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloamingtime Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Punkrudeboy's dad understands construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobophobic Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I would think it was ok. I get a little sketched about it though because when putting together the expedit I noticed that the support for the shelves is better when used vertically, because the way the shelves are supported. Vertically the shelves go across and connect to either side with the divider supporting each shelf in the middle. When you lay an expedit on its side the only thing supporting the shelf is the wood dowels. records get heavy so i get sketched about that fact. Ive been thinking about this alot because Im going to be moving into a new house soon and was thinking of having my expedits lay horizontal. I dont have one of these, so im just going off of what you just described. Please correct me if im wrong. If it is vertically, the shelves will just be supported with the screws that are holding it is place against the divider and the side wall. So when storing the records vertically, you are relying on the screws which should have no problem supporting 70-100 LPs each? But if you flipped this horizontally, all the weight will be on the middle horizontal divider, right? if you have the 4X2 verson, this horizontal divider holding all of the weight will be supported by the 3 shelves going vertically? If this is the case, the weight load will be dispursed evenly between the vertical dividers. So the expedit may actually be able to support more weight when it is horizontal. And to that dildo saying that it is common sense...it really isnt. It depends on how it is put together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adammuzzy Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 i probably wouldn't trust an expedit on it's side, after the infamous failed 4x4 on it's side picture. it was designed a certain way for a reason. the middle dividers when stood upright are dividers for a reason, and don't really work as shelves. of course some easy craftsmanship and you can make it more durable, but it depends how much effort you want to put into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 yeah while on a 4x2 i don't see a huge problem with it on its side... the dividers aren't really meant to support weight, they're for rigidity. i would definately not put a 4x4 or larger on its side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I LOL every time I see a thread about this shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melikecheese Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 The unit will come with a few brackets for people who want to put it up so its tall. These brackets will add stability to the unit so no worries when its a tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankerdesk Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I think there are enough people on here doing the 4x2 on its side to say its probably safe, as long as you don't move it. If you were worried about stability, I'd go to the local hardware store and stock up on "L" brackets and fasten/screw those into the back. Might add a little stability. Or do what a previous poster did and add some backing board to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleevanswastaken Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 yeah while on a 4x2 i don't see a huge problem with it on its side... the dividers aren't really meant to support weight, they're for rigidity. i would definately not put a 4x4 or larger on its side Why would anyone intentionaly put a 4x4 or 5x5 on its side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 yeah while on a 4x2 i don't see a huge problem with it on its side... the dividers aren't really meant to support weight, they're for rigidity. i would definately not put a 4x4 or larger on its side Why would anyone intentionaly put a 4x4 or 5x5 on its side? It's done accidentally, I'd imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melikecheese Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 yeah while on a 4x2 i don't see a huge problem with it on its side... the dividers aren't really meant to support weight, they're for rigidity. i would definately not put a 4x4 or larger on its side Why would anyone intentionaly put a 4x4 or 5x5 on its side? Cause if you don't put it on one of the 4 sides then what does it do? float? waawaaaawaaaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl0wpoke Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Ok, you apparently don't understand how construction works. If I turn a skyscraper on its side, when it was designed to hold weight vertically, not horizontally, are there going to be problems? Oh I could have sworn the question was about a book shelf and not a 70 story building. Oh and for the record, it would probably depend on how gently the sky scraper was put on its side. And yes, I love swastikas. Common sense people. OMG THIS GUY LOVES SWASTIKAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arvidalex Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Just got one yesterday as an early christmas present... It is actually horizontal, with my 47'' lcd and turntable on top (or on side? eh!), i have 4 ''cubes'' full of lp's (so probably 400?), ampli and stuff in the others.... Pretty sturdy, i tried to push on one side and it don't even move. I was really surprised how strong they are! But i plan to put a backpiece (like 1/4 plywood) just to be sure to keep the square right... I think you have to pay attention with a 5x5 full of 2500 lps, but for a 4x2 no problems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 My 2x4 is on its side. Five cubes are filled with records and the other three have Blu-rays, DVDs, and a PS3. No problems. Oh and there's also a TV and two speakers on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Tom Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Browse this thread for some pretty upsetting pictures. http://www.inthemix.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=284006 Although with 4x2 i think you will be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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