Man Cave Make Over

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IKEA Web Site

Detolf Info
64.5" H x 16.75" W x 14.5" D

Hemnes Info
77" H x 35" W x 14.5" D

Walmart 5 Shelf Bookcase
71.5" H x 29.5" H x 11.5" D

[abstractheory]

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'Never' Nice? I'm guessing (hoping) that was supposed to be 'Very' nice...

That said, my basement is unfinished. I just laid a cheap (FREE) piece of carpet (it's blue, would prefer Green - since it's baseball) down and lined the room with cases.

Whenever I do decide to finish the basement, it's going to be an undertaking!

I'm about done with the framing and electric, but debated whether or not to pull a permit. I decided it might be a smart idea, so I had to stop and now I'm waiting for the inspector so I can pick it up again.

It really is quite an undertaking if you are doing it yourself, for sure. Your's looks really nice though, so no need to rush a big and expensive project when you can spend the money on more GU stuff!

[mook03005]

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smitty

I like what that setup a lot, has museum like quality to it. With 30 bookshelves from walmart I think I might try and mimic it!

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smitty

I like what that setup a lot, has museum like quality to it. With 30 bookshelves from walmart I think I might try and mimic it!

Mook -

Thanks! I'd love to see pics when you're done!

- Smitty

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Quick note - if anyone is interested - about the Bat/Ball cases in the photos.

They came from Michaels - $59.99, but almost always 40% off, so really $35.99, but I always wait to buy until they have a 25% off all shadow boxes (including sale items) which brings them down to like $26.99 each.

But, be warned their are TWO different types - one that has the bat rack pieces permanently attached so you can't reconfigure and one that has removable bat rack pieces so you can go Vertical or Horizontal.

Easiest way to tell is the tag on the back. In the coding there is a four digit code - 2010, 2011, 2012 or 2013.

2010 and 2011 are FIXED bat rack that can not be reconfigured.

2012 and 2013 are interchangeable bat racks that can be set to Vertical or Horizontal.

Hope this information is to use for some of you!

- Smitty

[2000mvpfan]

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That Detolf case is the nicest out there,and easy to illuminate...been using them for years..


Joe

[DJaeger22]

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Those Ikea clear cases look great. I wish there was one closer to me. Looks like I'll need to make a trip out to one soon!

[Klattsy]

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I even use the Detolf down here in Australia!

[joelsabi]

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Smitty,

I like what you are doing with the cases with larger dimensions. The spacing of the items looks better and the items look more framed. I like how the bats are now inside the bookcases instead of on the floor.

What did you use for the corner shelf? I cannot tell if it's a makeshift corner shelf or a store bought bookshelf. I would have tried connecting the edges of the two end bookshelves at the corner wall but not sure if it would look good or if the area would look too cramped. Let me know if you had tried that.

Great job. Brief us upon your completion

Joel