Obviously this unit is meant for CDs and DVDs but I am wondering how it'd hold up if I wanted to store a number of books instead?
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Well it could, but I would use big wall screws into the studs. Books are heavier than CD's and DVD's. Other wise it would work well.
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It's only 4-5 inches deep, but it is very solid and adjusts to accommodate anything. I don't have a single cd or dvd on mine. I use it as a knick knack cubby. I hung it on the wall using the hardware that it came with. I don't think you would have a problem unless the books were large hardbacks.
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I think it could "work" on the floor, but I don't think it would look right. I haven't filled mine up yet. In fact, I'm using it for holding some books as well. I would estimate that it can safely hold about 200 DVDs
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It holds 112 CDs or DVDs. Unless you select the 28 capacity one - then it only holds 28 CDs/DVDs.
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I would caution about overloading. Yes, it is sturdy, but that is greatly affected by the total weight you place on it. I have two of these. I believe if every shelf was fully loaded with books and someone gave it a good shove from the side, it would collapse sideways, tearing itself apart. You notice that illustrations show it empty or with the fabric drawers. the manufacturer intended it for medium to lightweight storage, not as a bookshelf. It might hold the weight well for a while, then fail when additional stress is added. This unit is made from wood particles pressed together with glue, then covered with a pretty coating. It does not have the strength of solid wood.
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I use mine for books. They are quite sturdy. Youwould be aable to put hundreds of DVD on them I would think
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It's a nice piece. I think it could handle the DVDs as long as you don't make it top-heavy. Mine seems pretty sturdy, but I do have it against the wall - recommend doing that for yours. Doesn't rattle or sway.
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You should have enough shelves if only using it for CDs, because I only use mine for DVDs and I had 2 extra shelves left.
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I used them to store music CD's along with the booklets that come with the CD's. Under those circumstances, I found that 40 CD's + booklets was about the max capacity per binder.
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I use it for books but it could hold at least 130 front faced DVDs. You could lay some on side on top of the others and add more.
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I use this to store CDs and DVDs. I have removed them from their cases and put them in paper sleeves. They fit securely but not too snugly and I am able to fit approximately 48 per drawer if I stack them vertically in a row from front to back inside the drawer.
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Yes, it would probably be fine. I have some books and things, but not too heavy. My biggest problem with the unit is that it kind of sways from side to side. The doors didn't fit well, so I have some shims underneath one side to stablize. They are hidden, but without them, the doors are not aligned. Hope this helps!
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Thank you for asking. This rack is perfect for the use we bought it for. We have put it on the back of the pantry in the kitchen. It is wonderful for soup cans, small boxes, such as pudding, gravy packs and other smaller items. Personally I think this rack would not be suitable for DVD storage. Some of the shelves are more shallow than others. We put the small little bottles of spices in the shallow shelves. The types of spices that are only and inch and a half to two inches high. Good luck and I hope this post was of help to you.
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i only use mine for storage james, but i'm sure you wouldn't want to carry it any where if it has over 500 cds/dvds.
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Yea it hasn't given me any problems so far. I've used it to play games and load like music CDs I'm not sure about DVDs though.
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This one works best for CDs. There is another tower made the same way for DVDs. I have several of each in an effort to make the most of the storage capacity.
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With the current configuration we have, we can store about 60-70 per side, so ~120-~140 total. That may vary on how you configure the shelves and how cleanly you would like to stack/store the DVDs. Due to it being a corner unit, the cabinets are not square (they angle towards the back) so the way we have the DVDs in there now leaves a lot of unused space - so you may be able to squeeze in a few more but probably not too many.
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I have only stored DVDs in the Walker Edison tower. It is quite sturdy, but only deep enough for DVDs. So only relatively small books would fit. Also, being 41" high and only 8" deep, I was afraid that it could tip and fall forward; so it is discreetly anchored to the wall.