Questions and Answers for Edsal 72 in. H x 36 in. W x 18 in. D 5-Shelf Steel Commercial Shelving Unit in Black

A:  None come in the package.

A:  No

A:  No side or back walls. I purchased thin pieces of plywood and cut the plywood made to fit the side panels.

A:  3/8 of an inch.

A:  7/16 of an inch

A:  Only about 1/4" thick, but because they are not very wide (18"), I've seen no sagging when loaded with some very heavy items.

A:  They are 1/2 an inch, and of a pretty low quality. But - it should be enough, as it's not a commercial grade unit

A:  The particle boards are 1/2 inch thick. I store old record albums on the two units I purchased. The records are very heavy. I would estimate one entire shelf unit, with five shelves, easily stores several hundred pounds records, I hope that helps.

A:  Not long, maybe about 30 - 40 minutes.

A:  Took me less than 15 minutes for each entire shelving unit. Only tool needed is a hammer, to tap the side and end rails of each shelf into place in the posts.

A:  This model takes approximately 20 minutes to assemble depending on the individuals ability.

A:  15 minutes

A:  It took me about an hour but, I'm not that adept at assembling things.

A:  This is the one that comes with adjustable shelves (the couplers), otherwise, the shelves themselves become the couplers, making it so they can't be adjusted... http://www.homedepot.com/p/Edsal-72-in-H-x-36-in-W-x-18-in-D-Steel-Commercial-Shelving-Unit-in-Black-UR-185WGB/202067995?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal1_rr-_-202995256-_-202067995-_-N

A:  Yes. Once assembled, the shelf unit is very sturdy. It is relatively easy to adjust and remove a shelf. Suggest you use a rubber mallet to assemble and make adjustments.

A:  The shelves are removable and can be adjusted. Use a hammer and a scrap block of wood so you don't damage the metal pieces.

A:  Yes, you can put them at any spacing that you want. They are very easy to adjust or remove. The legs are in 2 pieces so you can make two 36" tall shelves or one 72" tall shelf. I made one 36" tall shelf and put all 5 shelves on it, not all spaced the same distance, as I wanted more space on the bottom shelf.

A:  yes, you can adjust them to any position

A:  Not with any ease. Once you determine where you want the shelves, it needs to stay put. Or you would risk it coming apart when you remove a shelf. The top, bottom and middle must remain as support but the other two can be put in a different configuration.

A:  Yes, both removable and adjustable. You do not have to use all of the 5 shelves if you don't need that many. You can place them at any vertical positions you want to, except where the couplers connect the two pieces of the corner posts (must be slightly above or below those).

A:  Yes, providing you have the coupler for the second position. If not, a shelf must go in this postition so that the rivets in the braces can hold the upper and lower posts together.

A:  Don't think they sell extra beams but you could buy two units and combine them together.

A:  No

A:  The unit weighs 22 pounds.

A:  Bout 74 pounds

A:  Wait! The couplers are needed to assemble the entire unit. It is indicated right in the directions! And they don't come included?? That doesn't make any sense! Like selling a bike without wheels! Of course I realize this when all the peices are spread out on the garage floor! The whole thing is going back! Done with Home Depot!

A:  No. Couplers are not part of the package and not available from HD or Edsal.

A:  When I received this unit there were couplers missing. Those were mailed to me VERY quickly, so I assume they are very readily available. Therefore, I can't imagine that Edsal would not sell these to you separately if, for instance, you had damaged one or more of them.

A:  Thank you for your question. The unit your purchased does not come with post couplers. Please contact our customer service at 773-254-0600 and we will try to help you. Thanks

A:  The unit is a base of 3 shelves and 2 added shelves to make 5. Unfortunately if you only add the 1 shelf it would make the side rails really unsupportive. It would require all shelves to have a solid structure.

A:  Yes, the shelves are adjustable. N/A.

A:  I used all 5 shelves, but I do not see any reason that using 4 would compromise the stability or sturdiness of the shelving. The shelves help square up the unit. Three shelves would probably be pushing it though.

A:  I wouldn't recommend it. Of the 5 shelves, the 2 intermediate ones help to stabilize it & give it added rigidity.

A:  As long as the shelf connecting the two halves is used, otherwise, no.

A:  Roughly 35 pounds

A:  Thank you for your question. The product in the carton weighs approximately 65-70 lbs. I hope this helps you with your decision.

A:  Call the manufacture and order one.

A:  Thank you for your question. Additional parts can be ordered from our customer service 773-254-0600 or contact us through email at customerservice@edsal.com. Make sure you have the model number that you need parts for. I hope this helps.