Took out all the stuff inside and lift it a bit, then slide in a foot mat (upside down, find a mat with surface that can glide on tiles, bought mine at rm2 shop). Then just carefully push them around.

o i see. i was thinking you moved to another floor or moved elsewhere.

so only way is to disassemble i guess.

this is where those Jusco cabinets win.

Another room, yes... But not different floor.. Haha

even if you want to move another floor, if have 2 person to carry can gaodim also, detolf not really heavy, just need to remove the separate glasses 1st for sure

why i hate detolf...ehm ..ehm
1) it shakes. everytime i bump the shelfs ever so slightly, the cabinet shakes and things will fall apart/over.

2) dust. dust. dust. yes i know can buy strips but man....thats a lot of work

3) space restriction - frankly , the limited size dont allow you to display your collection in a panoramic mode.....trust me....things just looks better.

Hmm... Yeah. Its alot depend on what you kept inside. I put gunpla 1/144 and 1/100, and diecast car up to 1/24 only, so its fine. My 1/100 macross can fit in jet mode. So does my TF especially those combiner.

About the stability, i agree. That's why the detolf with gunpla i put 'inside' block by 2 couches, while the one with diecast, i put at open space. The only problem i previously faces is that the lowest part is not visible (because blocked by couch). But i bought a couple of 'legs' (from ikea as-is, supposed to be leg for furniture) and it fit perfectly. So now my detolf are raised about 15 cm.

Yeah, ikea detolf is just not for me la..... but if you want to make your collection look better in ikea detolf, i suggest you guys go get led strip from this guy. what i like about his led is they are properly wired and insulated. those cheap ass chinese brands wiring very risky...my friend kena *shock* a few times...hahaha

Detolf no more...

Maybe waiting new stocks, like last year. Also around this time.

where did you get the extra glasses for more shelves?

i don't know about the legs, but IMO detolf is best sitting as low as possible, adding legs will increase it's CG and reduce it's stability even more.

anyway if you are worried can always secure it to the wall like how Ikea does it.

anyway i find that metal framed cabinet quite nice, only thing is i think there are many small gaps all around, not just the front like Detolf. also cost more.

also lots of dust you have there.

you have to seal off all 4 sides including top & bottom. also the hole where the lightbulb sits i aded some blutac around the cover to prevent dust going in. the top & bottom i just stick the strips on the front of the door.

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the LED looks ugly from the top though. i still think 2 small lights shooting from the corner would be more aesthetic.

also those LED looks too bright if you look directly at it.

Extra shelf bough from glass shop. Rm4 each.

Dust are not my main concern, just need to kept them out of the reach of my kids. Haha.

btw i think these diode lights looks better:



cable management still an issue if you dust proof the cabinet.

did they cut the size for you or just happen you found them? location coz rm4 is really cheap.

i see you already have those dust stripes why not just install them takes only 20 minutes to adjust them.

it's a real hassle to clean a detolf.

For lights, i use LED ceiling light bulb, about 60 led arranged in circular shape, about 30 cm diameter. Rm18 only. No need adapter.

Just bring one and ask them to cut the same.

I put some dust strip, but don't see much improvement.. The best way us vacuum the surrounding are (my living room) often.

Cleaning them is a hassle. But i can play2 with the collections, clean them up, take picture and change the pose while cleaning.. Haha

you mean inside the cabinet or just room lights?

i just wen to a demo house with LEDs. they are down pointing 3 LED in 1 round light. while the whole room looks good, the moment you raise your head up on the ceiling the LED just hurts your eyes and leaves a mark in your eyes for a while.

this is my main concern when thinking of changing to LED.

normal lights might be bright but they aren't so sharp on the eyes.

i'd imagine if you put it in the bed room it'd be a concern.

using pointing upwards would mean more vertical space & dust on the false ceiling for the lights.

well i don't know about you but for me, i just need to use a blower to dust off the dust once every 6 months. only issue is the grease building up on the glass which dust proof can't really prevent.

i think you are doing it wrong, or maybe there are gaps you did not notice.

well i bought those expensive stripes in ACE, 1 cabinet needs 2 strips. the one on the closing side is easy just stick them parallel to the door, the one on the opening requires alot of adjustment so that the door closes properly and not leaving much gaps, only small gaps i have is at the 4 corners. also you have to add the strips on the top & bottom of the door.

and of course i made proper seals on the top LED hole which i didn't use.

for cabinets without doors i just use book wraps as covers and use blu tack to secure them. I've used velcros before but bookwrap/table plastics tend to shrink over time. the transparency not as good as glasses but well that is the poor mans way. jusco cabinets only cost rm30-50.

for sliding door you will need those fur like dust proof strips around the center.

best is get an HEPA air filter, benefits not just your things but your health.

btw which shop, rm4 is cheap, don't think i can get that kind of price.

also did they smoothen the edges so they don't cut? what clamps you used?

Inside cabinet. Looks similar like this.