IKEA Hejne Shelving - Assembly and Tips

Step by step assembly of the Ikea Hejne shelving system together with my 'Top Tips'.
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[@garulusglandarius6126]

No ego , no BS , just good , well presented , sound advice . Thank you Stuart 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks for you nice comments - exactly my aim!

[@somewhereelse3813]

A great channel, not everyone's an expert, you know what you know. So with a real, NON condescending guy, thats me subscribed

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you!

[@MarcelloMarchese]

The amount of effort it must have taken to record this amazing, informative video…I can only imagine. Thank you and greetings from a new Italian fan of yours!

[@karinljungars]

The correct way to pronounce it is "hey-neh". Best regards, A Swede (and thanks for a great channel!)

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you - i was never quite sure!

[@SaxJockey]

Thanks. This probably explains why the staff in IKEA looked puzzled when I asked for directions to the Hedge-Ne storage system 😂.

[@lindsey-annebridges2756]

Perfect for stocking up on wine! :D Thank you, I have the five-section version of this on order and your video has been so useful. Fantastic allen key drill hack too!

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@janab3168]

Just got my hejne yesterday. This helped a lot. Thank you!

[@ProperDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@0eace]

great job! The walls and everything is just something thats...a masterpiece!

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks!

[@bobsage4963]

Yep, I've got several of those shelf units and after the first 3 screws on the first one I went and dug out my drill/driver and a suitable hex bit 😁

[@langdonemms]

This is a great how to video. It came in handy when installing my shelves. Loved the tips!

[@ProperDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tonycat721]

OMG !!!! cutting a Allan key as a drill bit ...................... never in my wildest dreams ............... thank you ..... getting my hacksaw ready...

[@ProperDIY]

Nice one!

[@stagea260RS]

Thanks very much for the video - just remounted my shelves into to wall using some tips from this video. One technique I did: rather than use a pencil to mark a pilot hole, I used a small masonary bit in my cordless drill to create a pilot hole and then used a hammer drill (as I have thick concrete walls) to complete the hole. Shelving now secure (he hopes)!

[@007Bluemchen]

Wow this was so helpful thanks! I will set mine up now and feel a lot more confident. Great tips! Also loved how you showed how to attach them to the wall. Thank you!!

[@ProperDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Silverelfz]

Thank you for the tips and the demonstration! Am planning to buy a Hejne but was a bit confused between this and the Ivar! I love the tip on the lowest shelf too (and all the other tips!)

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@raggletaggle8827]

Thank you. I just got two of the 50cm deep version delivered from a guy on facebook marketplace yesterday (I was fortunate they were only £30. Although I did offer the guy an extra £5 for delivering - it seemed rude not to). I definitely need them for my old led sewing machines!

[@dantovey2785]

Good video. I did a whole wall in our garage with the Screwfix 2 for £50 shelves. Really good for significant loads and fully configurable.

[@ProperDIY]

Great tip!

[@frankoneill4692]

Proper Job Stu 👍👏👏👏👏👏👌

[@k.Newbbie]

Brilliant watch, Great video 👌🏽 love the way you explain & show.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@williambelford9661]

I'm about to start building a couple of these shelf units and I'll be gluing, as well as screwing the shelves in place, as the lateral instability seems to be primarily caused by only using a single screw at each end of the shelves.

[@adetami2620]

Wow! Awesome! Thanks for making this video! It’s so helpful.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@2CraftySeniors]

If these are the same ones my sister has, and they do look exactly the same, you can get a corner unit so you can actually make a pretty decent pantry design. Thanks for showing how to put these together properly.

[@lazmonti]

I felt very brave today and subscribed. Looking forward to more content. Cheers

[@ProperDIY]

Well done - Who Dares Wins!

[@SCMaffs1985]

Recently discovered your channel. Great presentation style, keep up the great content!

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@hanshans387]

hejne = hie-nuh :D good video! love the pracrical advice without loads of fluff, straight to the point, exactly what you need when you're frustrated and youtubing for solutions :D

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@andrewhead6267]

Have used these shelves many times in different homes. I think they are a no brainier if you need this sort of storage. Cheaper than buying the timber and making them yourself. If you need to stain them for use in an outbuilding or loft I have found doing that before you assemble the pack is easiest. I used some fence paint for a set in the garden shed as a bit of protection. But a set in an old outside loo have survived Without staining for over 20 years. As long as it’s dry.

[@ProperDIY]

Completely agree. Definitely cheaper than buying the wood and making them

[@mickyjb2003]

Great job , Thankyou for your time.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@ice4142]

I have a previous IKEA system similar to this called IVAR. The shelves just sit on shelf pins so it is easier to change the shelf positions but it means fitting the metal braces is a pain in the bum. I have one in the shed. I did place some DPC under each foot but I now I think I should stain it too. Good tip. Also our 1yr old is starting to climb so might be time to fix the one in the living room to the wall.

[@ProperDIY]

I would recommend fixing it soon rather than later for sure

[@alexpapasi61]

Thank you so much sir❤

[@asgp.5327]

Thank you so much for the informative video! Great!

[@ProperDIY]

No problem

[@deepeshsoni111]

great video ..realy helped with the OBSERVATÖR Cross-brace

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@SaxJockey]

That was a very good tip.

[@johnchamy4918]

thx for the video

[@q9home1]

a great work. Thanks for sharing.

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@pjeball]

Another tip came to mind later on. Provided you’re comfortable there are no services in the wall (I.e. you have already tested). I reckon you could have run a masonry bit of that size right through the redundant fixing hole... and it would have acted as a marker and guide for your screw hole all in one. Builders do this all the time. Drill straight through the wood in situ.

[@David-xc4us]

When doing these types of jobs my small set of allen key bits never seem to quite fit but that hacksaw tip is gold dust….I’ll definitely be using that the next time the misses brings ‘another’ item back for IKEA

[@k.Newbbie]

Thanks for uploading x

[@ProperDIY]

No problem 😊

[@johntreadwell6846]

Brilliant 👍

[@sosa7403]

amazing tips and great assembly, thanks im actually planning on buying one from ikea, this video helps

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@sosa7403]

@@ProperDIY Will applying a clear coat add protection ? I was considering this to keep the piece safe and last longer

[@ProperDIY]

Yes it definitely will.

[@sosa7403]

@@ProperDIY Perfect

[@harryinhuahin1272]

Like the sawn-off Allen Key. And another excellent vlog.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelplays2449]

Good video, thanks

[@ProperDIY]

You're welcome

[@johnnynandes8199]

thanks bro

[@stephenlamb90]

Great project and nice result - very neat and tidy. Nice to see the Shark lid too - what do you ride? Be nice to see some bike related DIY projects - lid shelving, or leathers hangers or even a bike bench... cheers

[@kiloromeo7653]

I know you have secured it to the wall, and quite rightly so, but I was always taught to stack heavy items on the bottom (your cases of booze for example). Just a heads up for all readers:)

[@roverboy4244]

Those cases of wine were probably not that full haha.

[@KotaruKun91]

I'll stack my shelves how I like.

[@sidparkin2219]

Fab👍👍 we like ..

[@ProperDIY]

Good

[@pjeball]

3 minutes in and I was just about to say... “Pro tip: put a 4mm hex bit in your drill-driver with the clutch set low to build these about 30 times faster”...And lo and behold...☺️. Given that DeWalt set can be had for about 25 quid on Amazon (bargain and a nice set)... I’d day it or similar is a must have for a “proper DIYer”. Think about time saved over about 4 bits of IKEA furniture... and how much you get paid per hour at work. Time IS precious! Great workaround with the mini hacksaw though.

[@ProperDIY]

You are quite right - I try to give the viewers options.

[@pjeball]

@@ProperDIY your thoughtfulness there shone through. It’s good to have options! Really enjoy your channel, thank you. Seeing how you work (and some of the old school DIY solutions) reminds me of years spent doing DIY with my dad. With the massive bonus you’re not insufferable like him 🤣. It’s a blessing to have plenty of KZbin dads these days, across a broad range of subjects.

[@ProperDIY]

@@pjeball Thank you once again. I think it's really important to see how lots of people do things and then decide the best way for you. If I can give a new idea to a few people and entertained them for 10 mins then I've done my job.

[@TheUnboxerMan]

Another small tip to those watching. You can also use a torx bit for unbraco bolts.

[@SaxJockey]

You sir, are a genius 👍. Just built up some of these racks using Erbauer S2 T25 Torx bit.

[@TheUnboxerMan]

@@SaxJockey glad to help!

[@UrFavGinger13.]

Cracking

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks

[@Stu1982]

Yet again, a proper job, it looked like the Allen key was cut wonky 😂, or it weren’t in straight,

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks. Yes it was - I had to cut it on the bend of the key

[@sharonmc5192]

Great job! That's an impressive amount of loo roll and sparkling wine... Was that anything to do with lockdown? 😂

[@ProperDIY]

Not really - more like a recent visit to Costco. However, I never like to get too low on the booze!

[@tombarrett1487]

New subscriber here! Great video and channel. I was looking to batten and shelve a cupboard and the timber was getting on for £70 alone. I think a modification of these might be the way to go. Question: what's the vertical distance between the shelf bolt holes? Thanks, Tom

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you. Yes, very easy to modify. Vertical holes are at 125mm centres

[@widderslainte]

Does anyone know what size bolts the shelves use? I've got a aet of these I'd like to reassemble.

[@billcarson9565]

I wish this guy was my neighbour!

[@Kyir_Fern]

Oh what are those plastic feet caps at 4:36? I've never seen them delivered with Hejne here , not even on the Ikea website.

[@normanbott]

It used to be called "GORM" - had it for many years in the garage. This stuff looks a little slimmer, but same basic design. It's served us well. Without it I suppose I would be gormless (sorry) Because you're screwing into end grain, the number of times you can re-arrange is limited without plugging the holes of course.

[@eniggu]

Before GORM it was STEN, which was stronger than GORM. Pretty sure HEJNE will be replaced by something even flimsier.

[@howeyes]

How long did it take you to assemble this?

[@JL-rx6hl]

take the centre out of the brace and screw that to a shelf as well as the uprights, even stiffer

[@ProperDIY]

No that is an excellent idea!

[@jaeda88]

​Please explain what you mean in basic non diy'er way.. I'm considering getting this unit tomorrow.. Much appreciated

[@triciavanpelt8238]

When adding the brace, how do you attach the screw? I don't see a pre-drilled hole - do you just screw it in where you need it?

[@SaxJockey]

Yes, not too close to the edges or any existing holes.

[@bigjourie4167]

Does it has much splinters? I bought one yesterday. It has splinters and wood crack :(

[@ProperDIY]

My one didn't at all. If it has many splinters and a crack in the posts then I would get it exchanged.

[@justintemp]

Did you heat up the pencil at the end to make it fit thru the hole?

[@ProperDIY]

No, just gave it a crunch with my pliers

[@MrBoliao98]

If I were to be dumping 100kg on each of those racks, would it be able to take the weight? I'm impressed with the allenkey hack.

[@ProperDIY]

100kg on each rack maybe too much - not for each shelf but to have say 4 on each frame in total I think is expecting too much from timber of this size.

[@MrBoliao98]

@@ProperDIY oh, cos I was thinking i'm going to placing the heavy loads at the bottom of the rack, with extra wooden piece placed to support the weight, while the upper racks would be used for very light stuff like stereos and all. Or would only a Ivar be able to support that kind of weight. The total weight on their entire rack be 100kg not each shelf?

[@ProperDIY]

@@MrBoliao98 Then I think that would be fine

[@taylorswifitie7390]

Thanks for your video! I bought the exact same shelf as you and I’m not sure about the weight capacity of it. Please advise :)

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks. It has quite a capacity for load - I could lay on the shelf no problem

[@taylorswifitie7390]

@@ProperDIY Thanks!

[@israaahmedhelmy7534]

Hi how much weight do you think it could carry ? because i am planning to use it in my storage room adding some heavy things like old microwave or blankets .. etc

[@ProperDIY]

It's very strong so things like a large microwave would not be a problem. The shelves would support my weight if I could squeeze into them!

[@bloomiesluvr007]

Did you try them out?? I’m wondering the same! I wanted to use the shelves for storing canned goods, laundry detergent etc. I was worried about the weight capacity too!

[@israaahmedhelmy7534]

@@bloomiesluvr007 not yet 🙈 because it costs more than 200 dollars in my country so I am trying to find another cheap solution

[@bloomiesluvr007]

@@israaahmedhelmy7534 ahhh! Understandable! Thanks!

[@themuzzuk]

Have you been panic buying bog roll Stuart?🤪

[@ProperDIY]

Traditional when you shop at Costco!

[@aleks-33]

About securing these things to the wall, i dont do it ever (lazy) but my small dresser from IKEA was actually recalled cuz no one would secure it to the wall and a ton of toddlers wouls try to climb it and it would open the drawers, tilt over and kill the kids :(

[@justintemp]

Why did you go for this vs metal racking?

[@ProperDIY]

It's about the cheapest you can find

[@SimoneChiaretta]

Just beware with using a drill driver since the ikea fasteners and wood are very prone to stipping

[@SaxJockey]

Might be why these units come with a short S shape Allen key. Fiddly and difficult to apply much torque. Just built up some of these units, used a cordless drill (low torque setting) and Torx bit as mentioned by others on here; worked a treat.

[@garvielloken3929]

Ending 😂😂😂

[@njuham]

HAY-neh.

[@tc2882]

Since IKEA is Swedish, I'd pronounce it HEY-neh.

[@krishennegan7142]

Alcoholics go to meetings. I reckon you mean drunk......

[@fabrizio67]

Great job...the original stupid IKEA instructions are actually useless....

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you