HOW TO assemble IKEA Hemnes shoe cabinet HACK

[@TheRealJavahead]

Great job: I’ve just hacked mine. Though, to ensure accuracy of the holes on the centre leg (also it’s quicker and easier) I just drilled through from the other side. The hole depth is not that critical for the cam lock bolt or a dowel. FYI all IKEA holes are metric. So if you plan on doing a lot of IKEA hacks having a set of metric drill bits might be a worthwhile investment if you live in the US, Liberia or Myanmar.

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Great tips, thank you!

[@CR7Editz13-n5s]

What do you mean?

[@TheRealJavahead]

@@CR7Editz13-n5s About what?

[@cb8491]

Awesome video and hack, just done ours. Thanks!

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Glad it helped!

[@jennymcadams2291]

How did you attach the top?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Wood screws

[@jennymcadams2291]

@scott.charles.taylor hacked mine following your video, it came out great! Thank you!

[@georgiatrudell7787]

It was a little flimsier than I expected. I had to add a 2x2 piece of wood to the bottom on the rear side in order to stabilize it better kzbin.infoUgkxXTh-lz-8W6GcB219vTLp27-MxbZYObBX . It is also starting to bow a little at the outer wall ( I've had it up for about 6 months), I've already had a shelf tumble down because of the bow and the fact that the little shelf brackets are quite short. I went out to home depot and got some longer ones so that the shelves don't tumble down again. Overall, it looks very nice for the price and it holds a lot ( I use it as a pantry). I am very satisfied with my purchase. I just strongly suggest reinforcing it before putting it up.

[@annalisavegter6483]

That was super helpful! Your instructions are very clear and detailed, thanks! 🙏

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Glad to hear!

[@annalisavegter6483]

I have been planning on doing this, and now I feel more confident! Yours looks great 👍 ​@@scott.charles.taylor

[@Lola-uf2mt]

Es una fantástica idea. Dónde has comprado la encimera de madera que une los dos zapateros de Ikea??

[@scott.charles.taylor]

@@Lola-uf2mt any hardware store or local lumber place should carry it.

[@rscreative4825]

Great video! What is the overall size now with them combined? Thanks!

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Approximately 77”

[@kameshahill1082]

I love this! If you don’t mind, What are the measurements for the wood you used on top?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

the wood slab on top was approx 80 inches :)

[@manda12584]

I was going to ask same lol, great video, so 80 inches long and what was the width? This is beautiful!

[@scott.charles.taylor]

@@manda12584 depth was about 8 inches, but you can make it whatever you like! I’d recommend building the cabinet first and then taking measurements to find out the ideal top measurements.

[@manda12584]

Thank you!!

[@Lola-uf2mt]

Después del tiempo transcurrido desde que lo montaste, ¿Sigue en perfecto estado con una sola pata enmedio de los dos zapateros?? Es más elegante unirlos con una sola pata pero con el tiempo puede ser quizás más Inestable.

[@lprince3884]

Great video, my wife sent it to me but I got lazy I just put the 2 together since I already had them build and put the one top piece.

[@scott.charles.taylor]

That works just as well and no one will even know!

[@lprince3884]

@@scott.charles.taylor oh no my wife knows and she keeps telling me she likes yours better. Ungrateful wife 😆.

[@Lola-uf2mt]

Pero respóndeme por favor a la pregunta de dónde has comprado la encimera. Es de madera?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

@@Lola-uf2mt Obtuve la madera de un aserradero, sí, es madera real. cualquier ferretería debería venderlo.

[@randykirstuk8978]

Thank you Could you tell me the dimensions of the cabinet legs ?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

5 1/8 inches tall, and about 2 inches thick.

[@randykirstuk8978]

@@scott.charles.taylor thank you wanting to add extensions but don’t want it to look funny.

[@Andrea-yp9dp]

Nicely done!! Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Thank you!

[@cherriosbee475]

Because you did not use the other leg of the shoe rack, is the rack on the right much shorter? I am planning to use this idea for my entryway.

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Hi, I’m not sure I’m following your question. This doesn’t change how short either side is.

[@mstrbroshi6101]

How did you fasten the wood top to the particle board?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

The cabinet comes from IKEA with pre-drilled holes under the top railings, so I used those pre-drilled holes to mark the wood and tap it with my own screws.

[@jenniferhsu5793]

Hi! Super helpful hack and looks amazing! What is the overall length of the two cabinets joined together minus one of the middle legs? I would love to do this but not sure if I have enough wall space for that

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Hi Jennifer, it’s approximately 77” for the cabinet itself. With the top it’s about 80”

[@MamaMelis]

Approximately? Over or under? I only have 77" to work with and REALLY want to make this work 🤞

[@j2wintery]

Nice work! thanks for sharing this. was looking for someone already tried this out :)

[@maryf7578]

Can you use liquid nails if you don’t have a drill?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

@@maryf7578 to join the 2 cabinets? You can use anything

[@merlinemrys5044]

Hi Scott, I am so glad that I found your channel. I watched all the videos and those are really helpful. Can you do your condo unit tour video?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Hi Merlin, would love to, however since the videos I’ve sold most of my furniture and got new furniture so it looks a bit different now

[@Jayyy626]

How did you secure the top piece to the cabinet?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

With screws from underneath. The IKEA cabinets already has screw holes you can use.

[@samcorlsamuel9074]

How many shoes does it fit in each

[@scott.charles.taylor]

@@samcorlsamuel9074 about 2-3 pairs in each square depending on how big they are.

[@Lola-uf2mt]

Madera de roble?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

@@Lola-uf2mt No, Portland Cedar

[@charlesbihis]

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!!

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Haha thanks!

[@Nanokillaz]

This is a great video. I think I'm going to steal this idea. How did you mount the top? I'm assuming doing a similar trick by lining holes and drilling into the top?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

By using the pre-drilled holes in the cabinet itself. Lined up the top to where I want it, marked the holes with a screw/nail through the pre-drilled holes, drilled pilot holes into the at the markings, then screwed on the top. You only need about 2-4 screws

[@pselders0818]

Estimated cost of one cabinet?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

@@pselders0818 check IKEA. About $200

[@Funkensense]

Such a neat idea! Great job! ~ Funkensense 💚

[@SirHirnschaden]

What are the measurements of the top wood piece? I would asume 81" ? As the base is 77"

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Correct is was about 81” but you can make the overhang as long as you like!

[@geegeeme3256]

Do you happen to have measurements of how far from the side the holes should be drilled? Or is there an easy way to get the exact position where the screw and wooden dowels should be? Hope the question makes sense.

[@scott.charles.taylor]

No, unfortunately I don’t have the measurements. I used a square to draw the lines of where (height) the holes should be, and then measured the centre of the existing holes and marked where they should be. Measure twice cut once :)

[@bac.914]

I saw another video where someone used tape to make a template. They put the tape on the leg, then used a screwdriver to punch out the holes. Then they took off the tape, put it on the leg that needed to be drilled, and marked their holes. Then they drilled. No measuring necessary

[@Circletwice]

Looks amazing! What finish did you use for the oak?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Just a clear water water based protectant. You can also use polycrylic

[@carolwyattRN]

Where did you find the wood top, and what was the cost?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Hi Carol, I got it from a local wood supplier and it costed about $150

[@missteairra]

The shoe cabinets are sold out. Do you know if any dupes for this item

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Hey, sorry no I don't, the IKEA one is one of the better built cabinets I've seen. Everywhere is experiencing shortage right now

[@kaocha9705]

IKEA finally had some in stock., you should go check online for inventory. Just got done with this project. This is a very helpful videos. Thank you very much!

[@sharonmwale2750]

Hi Scott - what color did you use for staining the top wood piece?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Hi Sharon, it was just a clear finish, no stain :)

[@kaylanordhus2615]

Do you know on the IKEA pieces you joined… what the width of the two pieces are together. Looking to do this in my home. Thanks!

[@scott.charles.taylor]

If I recall it was about 77” without the top and the two pieces joined (one leg removed)

[@kaocha9705]

It’s 82 1/4

[@HereWe_GoAgain]

Couldn't you have just used wood glue to combine the 2 panels together? And then attached the one panel normally to the leg? Seems easier than worrying if your drilled holes are perfect

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Absolutely! Lots of different ways to make it work. Just comes down to personal preference.

[@Vannesa170]

Do you have to mount it to you wall?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Yes, for this cabinet you must mount it to the wall, as there are only legs at the front and none at the rear.

[@chucimarie]

How did you attach the wooden piece on top?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Hi Adi, I used wood screws and put them through the pre-drilled holes in the cabinet top rail. Make sure your wood screws are smaller than the pre-drilled holes to allow for the wood to expand/contract

[@mrlucky704]

can this fit size 11.5 shoes?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Hi Eric, it should be able to but you may have to turn them sideways

[@91WriterzStatus]

What's the measurement of the wood top?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

Depth is about 8 inches and length is about 80 inches, but you can make it whatever you like!

[@tian2ten]

Depth has to be bigger than 8 inches no? The white ones are most 8.5"

[@froop84]

brilliant!

[@anyat686]

Ah - 😮 is there no easier way? 😂😂😂 Great video. But i think you’re telling me what I don’t want to hear 😮😮

[@anyat686]

I did it. Kinda 🤪 I couldn’t unsee the good job you did.