broken wardrobe

[tabita]

Hi people,
I'm wondering if I can get any advice on my now-broken wardrobe. I guess I put on too much weight on the rail and the ?fitting broke and the rail dropped.

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• tabita
• 5 Jan 2009
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so,
1)What should I do? Where do I buy the replacements.
2)are there any new things I can try out, cuz i find myself running out of space to store my shirts/tshirts.

please chip in some idea. Thanks!

 

[TonyWarrington]

Replace the rail and sockets with new ones. Good selection Here

 

[Bilioustrumpstaine]

B&Q, Wickes, Homebase etc will all have replacement fittings and rails.

 

[tabita]

thanks for the suggestions. i have few more questions please.

the shelf in my wardrobe is supported by 2 of this hinges

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• tabita
• 6 Jan 2009
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and of course, there's the little plastic nuts nailed into the sides (as in pictures in first post)

I'm just wondering, if it is safe to remove the 2 hinges for replacement? is it difficult to reinstall the hinges so they support a good weight of the shelf?

 

[tabita]

I had a better look at http://www.sdslondon.co.uk/207/wardrobe_fittings/
It seems that with wichever end support brackets i choose, I will inevitably need to re-drill a hole on the wall.
The other thing is, if I choose the oval rail, their oval socket and their oval rail don't seem to fit each other snugly... or am I missing something?

 

[Bilioustrumpstaine]

Have a look here.

http://www.wickes.co.uk/icat/tswardrail?curpage=3&bsref=wickes

 

[tabita]

wickes!
i think i found my oval socket!! i was actually near a wickes store just now. oh well, until my next grocery shopping...

thanks bilous

 

[tabita]

hi guys,
I need some advice again.

I have found the bracket and sockets that match my oval rail, which would mean I will need to change the middle bracket to this:

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Chrome/Oval-Centre-Bracket/invt/160692&temp=largeimage

Now, I think part of the shelf's weight is supported by the original bracket, being nailed to the wall and all. When i tried unscrewing the original bracket, i heard the shelf creak under my clothes' weight.

so, what should i do? go ahead and do it? will the shelf crack?
please advice! thanks

 

[spooky_b329]

Either unload the shelf first (!) or leave the brackets well alone and attach the new ones just behind/infront or below the originals.

 

[Bilioustrumpstaine]

As spooky says leave the existing brackets in place, you can trim the rail carrier part off with a hacksaw if you need to and smooth off any rough edges with some sandpaper.

Add a couple of centre brackets to spread the load.

 

[tabita]

are there replacement brackets out there you think?

 

[Bilioustrumpstaine]

Probably, but where do you start looking, you will be able to get similar but that would involve drilling into the wall which, I get the impression, you are trying to avoid.

Fit the metal ones from Wickes and just tidy up the plastic brackets is my advice.

 

[tabita]

ah...you narrowed down on my fear. yeah, i'm not really a diy guy, although have been playing with idea of redoing the whole wardrobe. the shelf and one long rail don't seem to offer enough space...

thanks though!

 

[tabita]

okay. i need one more help here. thanks guys.
basically, i'm trying to make a screw hole in the shelf. what instrument should I use? i've been trying to google "how to drill screw hole wood" but have not come across anything.
please advice.

 

[xerxes]

Although some screws can be started and driven in without a pilot, it's probably easier for a beginner to use a bradawl.

I prefer to use a birdcage awl, with a square section, but the ordinary chisel-shaped awl will do fine for most purposes.