No, only to protect them from day light. I would be afraid of the colors to change

 

Use LED lighting. It's constant harsh light u need to worry about

 

There should have Cassettebots named Tweeter and Subwoofer, I say.

 

That is what I am worried about! I prefer the sun light than LED lighting.

 

It's usually UV light, heat, and oxygen that yellow the plastics. LED lighting tends to warm the boxes less.

 

That is a great input. I will consider it then.

 

For what it is worth, most modern lighting systems in cabinets are LED. If you find one that is either halogen or incandescent, it's not really going to be a good fit with your collection long term. LEDs are a superior system, now that they have the light warmth issue figured out, provided you don't need a dimmer switch on the setup.

 

I was more thinking of a simple shelf without any lighting system but I must admit that would be a nice installation.

 

It's being played at very reasonable volumes, and it seems to coincidentally be the one nearest it. I'm moving house this weekend so I'll try to put that one furthest from the speakers! I take it plastic shims out of B&Q would do rightly?

 

I updated my guide for putting legs on Detolfs with better pictures and instructions.

Minor/Repaint: - Detolf Legs Mod (with How-To)

 

I'm pretty damn happy to have finished my Double-up SuperDetolf case!


No guide, unless anyone is really interested, but more pics in the Radicons thread:
Non-TF: - IKEA SuperDetolf Doubled-up Supercase

 

Alright, how the hell did u make it?

 

Well, if you really want a step-by-step, say so and I'll write a guide. Otherwise, I'll beg off and direct you to silverstreak70's posts for the basic construction:
Ikea Detolf display cases
Ikea Detolf display cases

I got fancy with a lower cabinet and finishing touches, like LEDs and shrouds - it took way longer than expected!

 

Yes a step by step would be great. Been wanting to do this for awhile and i have 6 detolfs so i can make 2

 

I'll put something together to help you out.
How's your woodworking skills? Do you have access to a table saw and a router? Those will be the essential tools.

 

Im good with a skil saw and i have a router

 

Cool. I'll do up some diagrams and more notes of what I did. Might take a bit.

 

That's very appreciated thank you

I can have the lumber store cut most stuff too

 

Hey - I updated the Radicons post with links to my constructions plans. There's an Excel sheet for calculations, and diagrams to go along.

 

I know this topic has probably been brought up before, but has anyone managed to get or find a place that supplies replacement rubber O-rings? A few of mine have snapped.