How To Securely Attach Two Bookcases Together

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How To Securely Attach Two Bookcases Together - Ikea Billy Bookcase

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Average Me

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@sarra8913 2 жыл бұрын

god bless the dads of the world putting out videos like this.

@baron7755 Жыл бұрын

How can you tell he is a father?

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

@@baron7755 But she's right! I am!

@ColorMeAya Жыл бұрын

Especially for those of us that lost ours. I’ve been completely lost while moving into my first place.

@jimgardner5129 11 ай бұрын

Amen to that!

@carmencarrasco4714 Жыл бұрын

Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves kzfaq.infoUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.

@TheLovelyMissBeans 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Great idea, as i also hate when my bookcase sticks out weird when they sit next to each other! For a nice finish, add some trim all around and it will look like one custom unit!

@justinaylee 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic thanks heaps - I followed this, and got a great result! One additional tip from me is that to protect a veneer finish when drilling the holes, I drilled until I could just see the bit coming out the other side, then removed the bit and drilled a little from the other side. I found that if you go all the way from one side you can push away larger shards of the veneer and it detracts from the finished job. But thanks heaps!

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's a great tip (pun intended). Nice to keep it neat & clean.

@coconut3076 Жыл бұрын

You can also put painter’s tape over the holes and that will protect the finish!

@melly3043 5 ай бұрын

My husband is in the military, so I really wanted something like this, but easy to take back down when we have to move again. I really appreciate this video 😊

@jamesabroomeiii7552 3 жыл бұрын

Add a washer to the barrel side to pull it a little tighter always go with metric washers if you want them to be a small as possible standard washers normally cover more space

@skyrocketcoast219 8 ай бұрын

Thanks ! Great way to attach those Billy bookcases! .I have 4 in a row - short ones.

@evelynmiller8051 5 ай бұрын

Extension cord is just brilliant. Thanks!!

@AverageMe 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I’ve made the mistake before. Live and learn!

@michaelmortenson5200 Ай бұрын

My man is from Sconnie! All the ❤️’s!

@CreativeChapo 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! I’m having these anchored to our living room walls this week and wondered how to go about attach to each other. Got the screws you mentioned on Amazon. Thanks!

@Wildflower1013 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I ordered the barrel screws you recommended from amazon and a 5/16 bit and it worked great!

@AverageMe 10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it worked for you!

@chrislynn5940 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, got the barrel screws from Amazon, used for the Target bookshelves in the closet. Looks fantastic with all the shelves lining up together.

@AverageMe 6 ай бұрын

I agree, it makes a mucj better appearance, and is more sturdy.

@diegoestabridis2478 Жыл бұрын

Lighning fast shipping. Excellent product very pleased

@gerald2851 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this video helped me a ton with my new shelves! I hope you put some cool grimoires and other neat books on your shelves.

@eaglesgirl445 2 жыл бұрын

Needed this video. Just ordered the Amazon screws. Thank you 😊

@AverageMe 2 жыл бұрын

I love women who are up for "do it yourself" projects! Glad this helped you!

@HoundDogCatia 2 жыл бұрын

How did the screws from Amazon work out for you? The heads on them look pretty large.

@sarahpark4207 Жыл бұрын

@HoundDog77 Currently struggling with the screws from the Amazon as I just realized they are different than the ones used in the vid. The socket is bigger than the bolt and I don't have a drill bit for it :( The bolt is M6 so it's pretty thick.

@gcabr7412 2 ай бұрын

Life saver! Thank you!

@rockyreed1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I used it on my short billy bookcase (3 units) and it worked perfectly! Awesome hack, thanks for posting this video!

@AverageMe 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Rocky! Short ones are probably even more stable

@ryanfrisby7389 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and informative video Mark!😸😸

@embla4725 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there. I'm swedish so obviously we got a lot of IKEA furniture in our home, of course some Billys. Did you secure the bookshelves in the wall as well? If not, I recommend you do so. Did you know that a swede would pronounce IKEA with the I as in India? IKEA is an acronym from the founder Ingvar Kamprad and the farm Elmtaryd in the village Agunnaryd.

@AverageMe 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that's how Swede's would pronounce that. My father was Norwegian; I wonder how he would've pronounced it! As for securing it to the wall, I have not yet but I probably will as it's a pretty tall unit.

@TheSpeakenglish Жыл бұрын

Lucky Mark is speaking English and not Swedish. I key uh

@lsamoa 11 ай бұрын

@@TheSpeakenglish Well, English-speaking people just say it wrong lol

@TheBrod29 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for thank you

@Pfin8 11 ай бұрын

This awesome! Thank you! ❤

@AverageMe 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@mathildeborde6341 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, I learned just what I needed and you’re explaining so well.

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope it goes well for you!

@IMOO1896 10 ай бұрын

Great idea

@AverageMe 10 ай бұрын

So far I'm very happy with it!

@spicerc1244 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@FelixGaunt 6 ай бұрын

Just an FYI, the new Billy have MUCH smaller holes so you'll need smaller (diameter) barrel screws for this.

@AverageMe 6 ай бұрын

You can drill the holes whatever size you'd like. I just used the shelf peg holes for alignment. You can still use that as a pilot hole, and use any sized screws.

@amyhebert5481 2 жыл бұрын

Genius, thank you!

@amyhebert5481 2 жыл бұрын

I was ready to use a load of wood glue.

@lsamoa 11 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!!!!!

@AverageMe 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@naimahq8739 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! Can’t wait. Now I just need to figure out how I’m organizing my books!

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

I'll be adding a third Billy Bookcase, this one at a right angle!

@adviso7472 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for doing this.

@genebooher1778 2 ай бұрын

Plus you should make sure the floor is level before locking together

@freedomartwork6950 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this is just what I needed!

@JenniferandMark2014 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice 🤗

@karenried8495 4 ай бұрын

I’m sorry if this is a dumb question but I have no experience using my drill, what size is the drill bit used?

@AverageMe 4 ай бұрын

Not a dumb question but there’s not a specific answer. It depends on the size of the fastener. To be sure, either use a drill bit gauge (it’s a piece of metal with many holes that indicate drill bit sizes), or simply drill test holes into a scrap piece of wood and see which one fits your fastener.

@6sNh1yr Жыл бұрын

Could you please add a link for purchasing the clamps and/or list the make and specs for the clamps? Thank you for making this video :)

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

Spring Clamps - amzn.to/3qjQu0o Barrel Screw (buy 35mm size) - amzn.to/3eug2zi

@JetEye-Knight Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Extremely helpful

@iericnierman 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks!

@spunkygirl99 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video!! Are those bolts/screws known by other names? I keep finding references to bolt fasteners, barrel fasteners, barrel nuts, and a bunch of other things. Do they all basically do the same thing as long as they are the right length and have the two pieces that screw into one another?

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

Yeah, they pretty much do the same thing.

@chipandsimba Жыл бұрын

Excellent Video. Thank you!

@sarahg7315 Жыл бұрын

What DRILL did you use? I have an old Black & Decker, from around 2006, one speed, and with the most monumental effort I was able to drill one hole. It took like 10 minutes. The second hole started smoking before the drill was able to penetrate, so I stopped. I think I need to borrow or a buy a new drill....

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

It's not your drill, it's your bit. Sharpen it or get a new drill bit.

@sarahg7315 Жыл бұрын

Well, it turns out that my drill works great so long as I don't use it in reverse. . LOL. Once I realized this, quick and easy, and the shelves look great. thanks for the video!!

@kperry510 3 ай бұрын

Could you have hid these behind one of the shelves? Would the shelf go back on with the barrel bolt there? I know it wouldn't have been in one of the shelf holes but was just wondering.

@AverageMe 3 ай бұрын

Sure, if you want to drill holes where the shelves will be positioned. My only concern would be the added thickness interfering with the shelf being put in place. You’re right, it doesn’t have to go into one of the existing peg holes.

@natalierose4970 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! Sadly my floor is somewhat uneven. I have no gap at the top of the book shelf but a 2-3 in gap at the bottom. Would you still recommend doing this?

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

I think up might be at risk of either having the unit tip or eventually causing the shelves to bend or buckle if you force them together. Have you considered putting shims under the bookcases to compensate for the uneven floor? You can buy wooden or plastic shims at any hardware store. Of course, I'd advise you attach them to the wall with the provided L-brackets just to be safe.

@orange-paris 2 ай бұрын

I would take the shelves out, drill the holes at that level and put the shelves back.

@AverageMe 2 ай бұрын

You could do that as well. Maybe countersink the holes slightly to make sure the shelves still fit.

@chryspelegris2731 3 ай бұрын

Are you allowed to cover the power plug as per code?

@AverageMe 2 ай бұрын

Idk what your local codes are but I’ve never heard of one that won’t let you cover an outlet with furniture.

@topotondo828 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I just bought 3 secondhand Hemnes bookshelves from IKEA (two wide ones with one skinny bookcase in the middle). I want to attach all three together to make them sturdier and also want to secure them to the wall. Im not super handy, so what’s the best way going about this? Anchoring first one of the larger side cases to the wall and then attaching the skinnier middle bookcase to it, then securing the other large side case to the wall and then to the middle one?

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

I'd attach them all together first, them anchor them to that wall.

@beverleyvaldez920 Ай бұрын

For a hex kind of screw/bolt how can i unscrew it if the other side is also in a hex shape 😭 please help

@AverageMe Ай бұрын

@@beverleyvaldez920 I’m not sure I understand your situation, but a hex head bolt uses a hex socket. You can drive it with a socket wrench, ratchet, or screwdriver-like handle. It sounds like you’d need to use a hex socket on each side. I wouldn’t use anything like a bolt on this project as it would certainly interfere with items on the bookcase.

@TheSpeakenglish Жыл бұрын

What are the clamps you used before drilling? Where to buy?

@gbaygoogle Жыл бұрын

Definitely you should link some clamps from Amazon so you can get that affiliate link action!

@katepolgar1789 7 ай бұрын

What size drill bit for drilling the hole?

@AverageMe 7 ай бұрын

I depends on the size of the barrel bolt you are using. The hole needs to match and accomodate the bolt.

@naimahq8739 Жыл бұрын

What drill bit size was used? 😅

@Wildflower1013 10 ай бұрын

You may have already finished your bookcases, but for the barrel fasteners he linked from amazon, I used a 5/16 drill bit and it worked perfectly!

@johnnydinnissen 2 жыл бұрын

Ikea itself has those screws for this, which are a lot cheaper

@hisjoi Жыл бұрын

what are the same of the screws?

@TheJoshLange 3 ай бұрын

I didn't want to drill into the shelf hole and tried to go directly into the board. I'm surprised how hard it is to push the drill through the board...

@AverageMe 3 ай бұрын

Two pointers: Use a center punch to create a divot before drilling, and make sure you have a sharp drill.

@baron7755 Жыл бұрын

You say use 35mm but the link on Amazon doesn’t seem to be 35mm unless I’m missing something?

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

There are a variety of sizes available. When I purchased, there was a clickable option to choose a variety of sizes. I suggest measuring the width of your bookcase wood, double that (because you're attaching 2 pieces together), and order a length that will work with the dimension.

@andrescolintv Жыл бұрын

May I know your drill bit size please?

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

I don't recall, but it's largely irrelevant. The size of the bit will depend on the size of the barrel srews you purchase.

@Wildflower1013 10 ай бұрын

You may have already finished your bookcases, but for the barrel fasteners he linked from amazon, I used a 5/16 drill bit and it worked perfectly!

@southerngirlpearl Жыл бұрын

How would you suggest attaching two bookcases, back to back?

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

My initial thought would be a metal strap at the top. It would be tricky connecting them lower and still keeping it hidden. I'd look into some kind of connectors (straps) that have plastic snap covers to hide the hardware. Wander around the hardware store and you'll be surprised how many ideas you can find that you never thought of.

@gerberjoanne266 Жыл бұрын

What shelves did you put the screws through? The second from the top and second from the bottom? That part wasn't clear.

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

It doesn't really matter. I chose holes that I knew I wouldn't be using for the shelf pins.

@sazel5246 7 ай бұрын

What do I do if I have an uneven floor? The top is flushed together but at the bottom there is a big gap

@ValentinMarquis Жыл бұрын

What drill bit size did you use?

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

I don't recall, but it would vary depending upon the size of the hardware. You can either use a drill gauge, or I often just hold the hardware next to the bit to compare sizes (yeah, kinda weak but I've been doing it that way for decades).

@ValentinMarquis Жыл бұрын

@@AverageMe I was trying to replicate this with my shelves from target - No local ikea, and drilling the hole was fine but even a 13/64 bit was just a little small. I mean maybe I bought the wrong screws from amazon, but I don't know.

@prefectkristina 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if this hack works for bookcases from target?

@AverageMe 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will work. This is a great technique for attaching almost any items together as long as you can find the appropriate length fastener and the correct size drill.

@rachelcoogan3357 Жыл бұрын

Can I ask what length barrel screw this is ? :)

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

I used 1-1/2". If I could find a tad smaller I would, or use a thin washer in order to really pull the bookcases tightly. But 1-1/2" worked.

@michaelmortenson5200 Ай бұрын

What size bit did you use to drill the hole?

@AverageMe Ай бұрын

It depends on the size of your bolt/barrel. It should match that.

@kbm4409 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video...I just found you and I was wondering what size drill bit did you use? I'm Ms. Bob the Builder (lol) so I'm going to do this

@AverageMe 11 ай бұрын

There is no standard size. It should match the size of the barrel screw you use.

@lesliemilthorpe 2 жыл бұрын

I want to stack two bookcases and was wondering how best to secure them in a closet. They will be holding shoes

@AverageMe 2 жыл бұрын

You have a closet over 12' tall? If it were me, I'd use "L" brackets and butterfly-type anchors -- lots of them -- to attach the bookcases to the wall, and secure the stacked bookcases to one another with steel mending plates. I wouldn't want a bookcase falling from over 6' !

@superfoodrevival 2 жыл бұрын

@@AverageMe thank you. I will be using mending plates. The top one sits a few inches less than the bottom so there will be a bit of a ledge, and I'll use small L-shelf brackets there. It's about 65 inches tall. And I will secure to the wall. It's an Ikea MACKAPÄR topped with a Closet Maid 25-pair shoe organizer on it's side which is then the the same width.

@GreenEyes73 Жыл бұрын

Great idea, however it won't be easy to move them for cleaning. I just moved. I have 3 of these 6 1/2 ft Billys and though they were not fastened together, they were anchored to the wall. They had not been moved since their assembly in 2016. DUST GALORE. Did not anchor them to the wall this time.

@AverageMe Жыл бұрын

Considering you’d have to completely empty them in order to move them, unscrewing the barrel bolts is pretty simple by comparison.

@Edog1337 10 ай бұрын

Thats nice but what about the shelf sag

@AverageMe 10 ай бұрын

I haven't experienced any. Regardless, this wouldn't affect it any more or less that a stand-alone bookcase would have.

@yza4896 7 ай бұрын

I know it’s been for awhile but the top part was up side down

@arimess6025 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased those barrel screws from amazon and they are far too thick for the holes!

@AverageMe 2 жыл бұрын

Get a bigger drill bit. I don’t mean to sound flippant, but I didn’t buy them to fit the shelf bracket holes since you’ll have to drill anyway

@deedeerepsher 7 ай бұрын

Where did you get the bracket that you used at the top of the bookcase to attach the two together?

@AverageMe 7 ай бұрын

Ikea sells it as a kit, along with the base plate I used in the video.

@deedeerepsher 7 ай бұрын

Ok thank you. I’m having trouble finding it. I’ll take another look.

@bernadettegraham5293 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t happen to have 5 clamps lying around my house.

@AverageMe 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! It makes it easier but not absolutely necessary. You could have somebody hold them steady as you drill, or even drill each separately and pull them together with the screws.