How To Securely Attach Two Bookcases Together - Ikea Billy Bookcase

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It is estimated that every five seconds, one BILLY bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Pretty impressive considering we launched BILLY in 1979. It’s the booklovers choice that never goes out of style. In this video you'll see how to securely attach two dis-by-side bookcases together so they are safer, sturdy, and more visually pleasing.
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@sarra8913 2 года назад

god bless the dads of the world putting out videos like this.

@baron7755 Год назад

How can you tell he is a father?

@AverageMe Год назад

@@baron7755 But she's right! I am!

@ColorMeAya 10 месяцев назад

Especially for those of us that lost ours. I’ve been completely lost while moving into my first place.

@jimgardner5129 9 месяцев назад

Amen to that!

@gcabr7412 5 дней назад

Life saver! Thank you!

@carmencarrasco4714 10 месяцев назад

Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves ru-vid.comUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.

@TheLovelyMissBeans 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video! Great idea, as i also hate when my bookcase sticks out weird when they sit next to each other! For a nice finish, add some trim all around and it will look like one custom unit!

@genebooher1778 7 дней назад

Plus you should make sure the floor is level before locking together

@jamesabroomeiii7552 2 года назад

Add a washer to the barrel side to pull it a little tighter always go with metric washers if you want them to be a small as possible standard washers normally cover more space

@gerald2851 2 года назад

Thank you so much, this video helped me a ton with my new shelves! I hope you put some cool grimoires and other neat books on your shelves.

@melly3043 3 месяца назад

My husband is in the military, so I really wanted something like this, but easy to take back down when we have to move again. I really appreciate this video 😊

@evelynmiller8051 3 месяца назад

Extension cord is just brilliant. Thanks!!

@AverageMe Месяц назад

Thanks, I’ve made the mistake before. Live and learn!

@CreativeChapo 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for this! I’m having these anchored to our living room walls this week and wondered how to go about attach to each other. Got the screws you mentioned on Amazon. Thanks!

@TheBrod29 2 года назад

This is exactly what I was looking for thank you

@skyrocketcoast219 6 месяцев назад

Thanks ! Great way to attach those Billy bookcases! .I have 4 in a row - short ones.

@ryanfrisby7389 2 года назад

Awesome and informative video Mark!😸😸

@Wildflower1013 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video! I ordered the barrel screws you recommended from amazon and a 5/16 bit and it worked great!

@AverageMe 8 месяцев назад

Glad to hear it worked for you!

@mathildeborde6341 Год назад

Thank you so much for this, I learned just what I needed and you’re explaining so well.

@AverageMe Год назад

Thanks! I hope it goes well for you!

@adviso7472 2 года назад

Great video, thanks for doing this.

@justinaylee 2 года назад

Fantastic thanks heaps - I followed this, and got a great result! One additional tip from me is that to protect a veneer finish when drilling the holes, I drilled until I could just see the bit coming out the other side, then removed the bit and drilled a little from the other side. I found that if you go all the way from one side you can push away larger shards of the veneer and it detracts from the finished job. But thanks heaps!

@AverageMe Год назад

Yes, that's a great tip (pun intended). Nice to keep it neat & clean.

@coconut3076 Год назад

You can also put painter’s tape over the holes and that will protect the finish!

@chrislynn5940 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this video, got the barrel screws from Amazon, used for the Target bookshelves in the closet. Looks fantastic with all the shelves lining up together.

@AverageMe 4 месяца назад

I agree, it makes a mucj better appearance, and is more sturdy.

@eaglesgirl445 2 года назад

Needed this video. Just ordered the Amazon screws. Thank you 😊

@AverageMe 2 года назад

I love women who are up for "do it yourself" projects! Glad this helped you!

@HoundDogCatia 2 года назад

How did the screws from Amazon work out for you? The heads on them look pretty large.

@sarahpark4207 Год назад

@HoundDog77 Currently struggling with the screws from the Amazon as I just realized they are different than the ones used in the vid. The socket is bigger than the bolt and I don't have a drill bit for it :( The bolt is M6 so it's pretty thick.

@rockyreed1 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip, I used it on my short billy bookcase (3 units) and it worked perfectly! Awesome hack, thanks for posting this video!

@AverageMe 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Rocky! Short ones are probably even more stable

@diegoestabridis2478 Год назад

Lighning fast shipping. Excellent product very pleased

@spicerc1244 Год назад

Thank you!

@amyhebert5481 2 года назад

Genius, thank you!

@amyhebert5481 2 года назад

I was ready to use a load of wood glue.

@Pfin8 9 месяцев назад

This awesome! Thank you! ❤

@AverageMe 9 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@freedomartwork6950 2 года назад

Thanks, this is just what I needed!

@IMOO1896 8 месяцев назад

Great idea

@AverageMe 8 месяцев назад

So far I'm very happy with it!

@JenniferandMark2014 2 года назад

Very nice 🤗

@orange-paris 6 дней назад

I would take the shelves out, drill the holes at that level and put the shelves back.

@AverageMe 5 дней назад

You could do that as well. Maybe countersink the holes slightly to make sure the shelves still fit.

@lsamoa 9 месяцев назад

THANK YOU!!!!!!

@AverageMe 9 месяцев назад

You are welcome!

@naimahq8739 Год назад

This is fantastic! Can’t wait. Now I just need to figure out how I’m organizing my books!

@AverageMe Год назад

I'll be adding a third Billy Bookcase, this one at a right angle!

@JetEye-Knight Год назад

Thank you! Extremely helpful

@FelixGaunt 4 месяца назад

Just an FYI, the new Billy have MUCH smaller holes so you'll need smaller (diameter) barrel screws for this.

@AverageMe 4 месяца назад

You can drill the holes whatever size you'd like. I just used the shelf peg holes for alignment. You can still use that as a pilot hole, and use any sized screws.

@iericnierman 2 года назад

Awesome, thanks!

@chipandsimba Год назад

Excellent Video. Thank you!

@embla4725 2 года назад

Hey there. I'm swedish so obviously we got a lot of IKEA furniture in our home, of course some Billys. Did you secure the bookshelves in the wall as well? If not, I recommend you do so. Did you know that a swede would pronounce IKEA with the I as in India? IKEA is an acronym from the founder Ingvar Kamprad and the farm Elmtaryd in the village Agunnaryd.

@AverageMe 2 года назад

I didn't know that's how Swede's would pronounce that. My father was Norwegian; I wonder how he would've pronounced it! As for securing it to the wall, I have not yet but I probably will as it's a pretty tall unit.

@TheSpeakenglish Год назад

Lucky Mark is speaking English and not Swedish. I key uh

@lsamoa 9 месяцев назад

@@TheSpeakenglish Well, English-speaking people just say it wrong lol

@spunkygirl99 Год назад

Thanks for this video!! Are those bolts/screws known by other names? I keep finding references to bolt fasteners, barrel fasteners, barrel nuts, and a bunch of other things. Do they all basically do the same thing as long as they are the right length and have the two pieces that screw into one another?

@AverageMe Год назад

Yeah, they pretty much do the same thing.

@6sNh1yr Год назад

Could you please add a link for purchasing the clamps and/or list the make and specs for the clamps? Thank you for making this video :)

@AverageMe Год назад

Spring Clamps - amzn.to/3qjQu0o Barrel Screw (buy 35mm size) - amzn.to/3eug2zi

@kbm4409 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video...I just found you and I was wondering what size drill bit did you use? I'm Ms. Bob the Builder (lol) so I'm going to do this

@AverageMe 9 месяцев назад

There is no standard size. It should match the size of the barrel screw you use.

@natalierose4970 Год назад

Great video!! Sadly my floor is somewhat uneven. I have no gap at the top of the book shelf but a 2-3 in gap at the bottom. Would you still recommend doing this?

@AverageMe Год назад

I think up might be at risk of either having the unit tip or eventually causing the shelves to bend or buckle if you force them together. Have you considered putting shims under the bookcases to compensate for the uneven floor? You can buy wooden or plastic shims at any hardware store. Of course, I'd advise you attach them to the wall with the provided L-brackets just to be safe.

@sazel5246 5 месяцев назад

What do I do if I have an uneven floor? The top is flushed together but at the bottom there is a big gap

@kperry510 Месяц назад

Could you have hid these behind one of the shelves? Would the shelf go back on with the barrel bolt there? I know it wouldn't have been in one of the shelf holes but was just wondering.

@AverageMe Месяц назад

Sure, if you want to drill holes where the shelves will be positioned. My only concern would be the added thickness interfering with the shelf being put in place. You’re right, it doesn’t have to go into one of the existing peg holes.

@topotondo828 Год назад

Hi! I just bought 3 secondhand Hemnes bookshelves from IKEA (two wide ones with one skinny bookcase in the middle). I want to attach all three together to make them sturdier and also want to secure them to the wall. Im not super handy, so what’s the best way going about this? Anchoring first one of the larger side cases to the wall and then attaching the skinnier middle bookcase to it, then securing the other large side case to the wall and then to the middle one?

@AverageMe Год назад

I'd attach them all together first, them anchor them to that wall.

@TheSpeakenglish Год назад

What are the clamps you used before drilling? Where to buy?

@gbaygoogle Год назад

Definitely you should link some clamps from Amazon so you can get that affiliate link action!

@gerberjoanne266 Год назад

What shelves did you put the screws through? The second from the top and second from the bottom? That part wasn't clear.

@AverageMe Год назад

It doesn't really matter. I chose holes that I knew I wouldn't be using for the shelf pins.

@johnnydinnissen Год назад

Ikea itself has those screws for this, which are a lot cheaper

@hisjoi Год назад

what are the same of the screws?

@southerngirlpearl Год назад

How would you suggest attaching two bookcases, back to back?

@AverageMe Год назад

My initial thought would be a metal strap at the top. It would be tricky connecting them lower and still keeping it hidden. I'd look into some kind of connectors (straps) that have plastic snap covers to hide the hardware. Wander around the hardware store and you'll be surprised how many ideas you can find that you never thought of.

@katepolgar1789 5 месяцев назад

What size drill bit for drilling the hole?

@AverageMe 5 месяцев назад

I depends on the size of the barrel bolt you are using. The hole needs to match and accomodate the bolt.

@prefectkristina Год назад

Do you know if this hack works for bookcases from target?

@AverageMe Год назад

Yes it will work. This is a great technique for attaching almost any items together as long as you can find the appropriate length fastener and the correct size drill.

@karenried8495 2 месяца назад

I’m sorry if this is a dumb question but I have no experience using my drill, what size is the drill bit used?

@AverageMe 2 месяца назад

Not a dumb question but there’s not a specific answer. It depends on the size of the fastener. To be sure, either use a drill bit gauge (it’s a piece of metal with many holes that indicate drill bit sizes), or simply drill test holes into a scrap piece of wood and see which one fits your fastener.

@sarahg7315 11 месяцев назад

What DRILL did you use? I have an old Black & Decker, from around 2006, one speed, and with the most monumental effort I was able to drill one hole. It took like 10 minutes. The second hole started smoking before the drill was able to penetrate, so I stopped. I think I need to borrow or a buy a new drill....

@AverageMe 11 месяцев назад

It's not your drill, it's your bit. Sharpen it or get a new drill bit.

@sarahg7315 11 месяцев назад

Well, it turns out that my drill works great so long as I don't use it in reverse. . LOL. Once I realized this, quick and easy, and the shelves look great. thanks for the video!!

@mikegonzales687 2 года назад

What size drill bit did you use?

@AverageMe 2 года назад

I don't recall. I matched it to the size of the barrel of the screw set.

@karawischer4937 2 года назад

I drilled a pilot hole with a 13/64 bit then used a 5/16 bit and it worked perfectly with the bolts he recommended off Amazon.

@yza4896 5 месяцев назад

I know it’s been for awhile but the top part was up side down

@rachelcoogan3357 Год назад

Can I ask what length barrel screw this is ? :)

@AverageMe Год назад

I used 1-1/2". If I could find a tad smaller I would, or use a thin washer in order to really pull the bookcases tightly. But 1-1/2" worked.

@chryspelegris2731 Месяц назад

Are you allowed to cover the power plug as per code?

@AverageMe Месяц назад

Idk what your local codes are but I’ve never heard of one that won’t let you cover an outlet with furniture.

@naimahq8739 Год назад

What drill bit size was used? 😅

@Wildflower1013 8 месяцев назад

You may have already finished your bookcases, but for the barrel fasteners he linked from amazon, I used a 5/16 drill bit and it worked perfectly!

@baron7755 Год назад

You say use 35mm but the link on Amazon doesn’t seem to be 35mm unless I’m missing something?

@AverageMe Год назад

There are a variety of sizes available. When I purchased, there was a clickable option to choose a variety of sizes. I suggest measuring the width of your bookcase wood, double that (because you're attaching 2 pieces together), and order a length that will work with the dimension.

@deedeerepsher 5 месяцев назад

Where did you get the bracket that you used at the top of the bookcase to attach the two together?

@AverageMe 5 месяцев назад

Ikea sells it as a kit, along with the base plate I used in the video.

@deedeerepsher 5 месяцев назад

Ok thank you. I’m having trouble finding it. I’ll take another look.

@GreenEyes73 11 месяцев назад

Great idea, however it won't be easy to move them for cleaning. I just moved. I have 3 of these 6 1/2 ft Billys and though they were not fastened together, they were anchored to the wall. They had not been moved since their assembly in 2016. DUST GALORE. Did not anchor them to the wall this time.

@AverageMe 11 месяцев назад

Considering you’d have to completely empty them in order to move them, unscrewing the barrel bolts is pretty simple by comparison.

@lesliemilthorpe 2 года назад

I want to stack two bookcases and was wondering how best to secure them in a closet. They will be holding shoes

@AverageMe 2 года назад

You have a closet over 12' tall? If it were me, I'd use "L" brackets and butterfly-type anchors -- lots of them -- to attach the bookcases to the wall, and secure the stacked bookcases to one another with steel mending plates. I wouldn't want a bookcase falling from over 6' !

@superfoodrevival 2 года назад

@@AverageMe thank you. I will be using mending plates. The top one sits a few inches less than the bottom so there will be a bit of a ledge, and I'll use small L-shelf brackets there. It's about 65 inches tall. And I will secure to the wall. It's an Ikea MACKAPÄR topped with a Closet Maid 25-pair shoe organizer on it's side which is then the the same width.

@andrescolintv 11 месяцев назад

May I know your drill bit size please?

@AverageMe 11 месяцев назад

I don't recall, but it's largely irrelevant. The size of the bit will depend on the size of the barrel srews you purchase.

@Wildflower1013 8 месяцев назад

You may have already finished your bookcases, but for the barrel fasteners he linked from amazon, I used a 5/16 drill bit and it worked perfectly!

@TheJoshLange Месяц назад

I didn't want to drill into the shelf hole and tried to go directly into the board. I'm surprised how hard it is to push the drill through the board...

@AverageMe Месяц назад

Two pointers: Use a center punch to create a divot before drilling, and make sure you have a sharp drill.

@Edog1337 8 месяцев назад

Thats nice but what about the shelf sag

@AverageMe 8 месяцев назад

I haven't experienced any. Regardless, this wouldn't affect it any more or less that a stand-alone bookcase would have.

@arimess6025 2 года назад

I purchased those barrel screws from amazon and they are far too thick for the holes!

@AverageMe 2 года назад

Get a bigger drill bit. I don’t mean to sound flippant, but I didn’t buy them to fit the shelf bracket holes since you’ll have to drill anyway

@bernadettegraham5293 2 года назад

Don’t happen to have 5 clamps lying around my house.

@AverageMe 2 года назад

Haha! It makes it easier but not absolutely necessary. You could have somebody hold them steady as you drill, or even drill each separately and pull them together with the screws.

@ValentinMarquis Год назад

What drill bit size did you use?

@AverageMe Год назад

I don't recall, but it would vary depending upon the size of the hardware. You can either use a drill gauge, or I often just hold the hardware next to the bit to compare sizes (yeah, kinda weak but I've been doing it that way for decades).

@ValentinMarquis Год назад

@@AverageMe I was trying to replicate this with my shelves from target - No local ikea, and drilling the hole was fine but even a 13/64 bit was just a little small. I mean maybe I bought the wrong screws from amazon, but I don't know.