- 1. General questions
- 1.1. Can I get a finished shelf at INDIE FURNITURE?
- 1.2. Where can I have a look at an INDIE FURNITURE shelf?
- 1.3. What’s the story behind the name INDIE FURNITURE?
- 1.4. Who’s behind INDIE FURNITURE?
- 1.5. How does INDIE FURNITURE manage to offer Swiss design at a decent price?
- 2. Questions related to the INDIE FURNITURE clamp system
- 2.1. Is it stable?
- 2.2. What material are the clamps made out of?
- 2.3. What are the dimensons of a clamp?
- 2.4. Why do you offer the clamps in one color only?
- 2.5. Why is there a closing side panel at the top of the shelf?
- 3. Questions concerning the panels
- 3.1. Where can I get them?
- 3.2. What kind of material can be used together with the joint components?
- 3.3. Which material thickness works best together with the clamps?
- 3.4. How expensive are the panels for my shelf?
- 4. Questions regarding the configurator
- 4.1. The drawing of my shelf remains the same when I change the depths. How come?
- 4.2. Can I use wider panels than the ones suggested by the configurator?
- 4.3. Why is the selection of possible depths for the shelf limited?
- 5. Questions about shipping
- 5.1. I ordered joint connectors for a shelf. When is it going to be shipped?
- 5.2. What’s the transit time?
- 5.3. Is it possible to have it shipped with another carrier?
- 5.4. Does INDIE FURNITURE earn money with the sipping?
- 5.5. How much are the custom fees?
- 6. Questions related to the installation of the shelf
- 6.1. What kind of tools do I need for the assembly?
- 6.2. Are there any safety precautions I have to respect?
- 6.3. Where can I build it up?
- 6.4. I am not a handy person. Can I still mount it?
- 6.5. How long does it take to build a shelf?
- 6.6. What’s the tightenig torque for the sleeve nuts?
- 7. Questions using the shelf
- 7.1. What is the maximum load I can put on a single panel?
- 7.2. After installation, the shelf makes weird noises. What’s this?
- 7.3. How do I maintain my shelf?
- 7.4. I want to expand an existing shelf. Is this possible?
- 7.5. I want to get rid of my shelf. Is it recyclable?
- 1. General questions
- 1.1. Can I get a finished shelf at INDIE FURNITURE?
- No. INDIE FURNITURE provides a set of joint components, not a finished product. If you are looking for a conventional piece of furniture you are at the wrong place. top
- 1.2. Where can I have a look at an INDIE FURNITURE shelf?
- Go to Community on this website and look for people in your region who have already bought a shelf. INDIE FURNITURE is at an early stage so don’t be disappointed if there’s no one yet. Help us spread the word in order to have a big community soon. top
- 1.3. What’s the story behind the name INDIE FURNITURE?
- The independent movement has become synonymous with an optimistic subculture of self-driven change. Indie culture has taken root in urban centers worldwide with an inspired do-it-yourself attitude, sparking an ideological shift in the manufacturing, dispersal, and usage of products and media. In contrast to impersonal brands of multinational corporations, the manifestos of the independent design community are inspired by modern behaviors of direct communication and personal interconnectivity. top
- 1.4. Who’s behind INDIE FURNITURE?
- INDIE FURNITURE is designed, maintained and being improved by , a Swiss architect, designer and bike messenger. top
- 1.5. How does INDIE FURNITURE manage to offer Swiss design at a decent price?
- Through direct trade we manage to establish a direct connection between designer and user without additional costs for corporate middle men. This allows us to produce at local factories rather than in low-wage countries. In addition keeping transportation footprint at a minimum helps us making design affordable for everyone. top
- 2. Qeustions related to the INDIE FURNITURE clamp system
- 2.1. Is it stable?
- Absolutely. Through the unique clamping mechanism every joint of the shelf plays a part in contributing to the solidity of the entire system. top
- 2.2. What material are the clamps made out of?
- The material of the joint components is recyclable aluminium. They are manufactured through warm pressing, an established forging procedure. top
- 2.3. What are the dimensons of a clamp?
- 112 x 78 x 12mm or 4.4 x 3,1 x 0.5inches. Weight is 80g or 2.8oz. top
- 2.4. Why do you offer the clamps in one color only?
- INDIE FURNITURE stands for honesty and straightforwardness. Adding color to the aluminium pieces would increase production costs and decrease resistance to mechanical impacts. The raw surface of the joint components is going to look even better the longer you use them. top
- 2.5. Why is there a closing side panel at the top of the shelf?
- Every joint needs three panels to establish a rigid connection. Since we wanted to have one type of clamp for the entire shelf we added a closing side panel which can be used as a bookend. top
- 3. Questions concerning the panels
- 3.1. Where can I get them?
- At the trusted carpenter around the corner or at the do-it-yourself store. The local craftsmen is going to be able to take care not only of the cutting but of the rounding of the edges, too. Most likely he will have a wider range of goods and unlike the DIY market, he is probably willing to sell fractions of a standard wood board. top
- 3.2. What kind of material can be used together with the joint components?
- We recommmend wood. There’s a whole variety of different wood types, e.g. MDF, chipboard, plywood or solid wood. Make sure to buy material only. We don’t want to limit you: feel free to chose a different material than wood but please consider that INDIE FURNITURE solely provides a component without guarantying proper functioning of the finsished shelf. top
- 3.3. Which material thickness works best together with the clamps?
- The recommended thickness is 19mm (+/-1mm) or 3/4inch (+/- 1/16inch) respectively. top
- 3.4. How expensive are the panels for my shelf?
- It all depends on your choice of material. Have a look at the overall area of the material requirements in the sidebar of the configurator and check with your local carpenter. top
- 4. Questions regarding the configurator
- 4.1. The drawing of my shelf remains the same when I change the depths. How come?
- You’re right. The representation of the shelf remains the same. This is due to a practicabilty issue and will not affect the accuracy of the bill of material for your shelf. top
- 4.2. Can I use wider panels than the ones suggested by the configurator?
- We advise you not to exceed the indicated values. Especially for heavily loaded shelves the forces on the joint connectors are considerable. top
- 4.3. Why is the selection of possible depths for the shelf limited?
- To keep the costs low we offer the six most common measurements. For a bespoke solution you can us. top
- 5. Questions about shipping
- 5.1. I ordered joint connectors for a shelf. When is it going to be shipped?
- We will be shipping within five working days upon receipt of payment. top
- 5.2. What’s the transit time?
- tba. top
- 5.3. Is it possible to have it shipped with another carrier?
- We are sorry, no. INDIE FURNITURE has chosen the best shipping partner both in terms of reliability and price. top
- 5.4. Does INDIE FURNITURE earn money with the sipping?
- Of course not. Especially for overseas shipments the fees can be substantial. But hey, you are getting a new shelf! top
- 5.5. How much are the custom fees?
- This depends on your order and the destination of the shipment. For further information please contact your national customs administration. top
- 6. Questions related to the installation of the shelf
- 6.1. What kind of tools do I need for the assembly?
- Rounding off the wood panels requires a plane or sandpaper block (use medium graining). For the tightening of the joint connectors you need a 4mm Allen wrench. That’s it! top
- 6.2. Are there any safety precautions I have to respect?
- Please follow attentively the manual enclosed with your order or read the online guide. Never try to change parts of a loaded shelf! top
- 6.3. Where can I build it up?
- On every flat and solid ground. Please consider that floors tend to sag towards the center of the room (especially in old buildings). Use an auxiliary spacer to have your shelf in an upright position. For outside use contact your local carpenter. top
- 6.4. I am not a handy person. Can I still mount it?
- The INDIE FURNITURE shelving system is easy to mount. You can do it alone but we recommend to install it two by two. Ask a friend or your neighbour to give you a hand. top
- 6.5. How long does it take to build a shelf?
- This depends on the size of the shelf and your working skills. The example on the manual can be mounted in half an hour (wood cutting and edging off not included). top
- 6.6. What’s the tightenig torque for the sleeve nuts?
- If you happen to have a torque wrench set it to 6Nm (53in-lb). Otherwise make sure to tighten them firmely. Retighten the sleeve nuts once in while. top
- 7. Questions using the shelf
- 7.1. What is the maximum load I can put on a single panel?
- INDIE FURNITURE has conducted heavy testing. We have put books, a whole collection of vinyl and even cement bags on the structure. Short-term observations didn’t show any problems. Due to long-term impacts we still recommend not to use MDF and chipboard for heavily loaded shelves. top
- 7.2. After installation, the shelf makes weird noises. What’s this?
- Thightening the sleeve nuts can cause a sligth torsion of the threaded rods. At times they unwind for a fraction of a cycle. No need to be worried. top
- 7.3. How do I maintain my shelf?
- Ask the local carpenter for wood maintenance and retighten the joint connectors once in a while. top
- 7.4. I want to expand an existing shelf. Is this possible?
- Of course, since adaptability is key to INDIE FURNITURE. Make sure to get the same wood panels for the extension, both in thickness and depth. The new bill of material can be a bit tricky. Feel free to . top
- 7.5. I want to get rid of my shelf. Is it recyclable?
- Your shelf is made out of aluminum, steel and most likely wood. All of which are recyclable materials. But hey, who wants to dispose of a nice shelf in proper working oder? Drop us an and we will post it on our blog. Someone else will be more than happy to adopt your shelf. top
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