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crashdesk
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21/07/2014 6:40 pm  

I am wishing to purchase a small Vitsoe system, literally 2 E-Tracks with a desk and one shelf.

The issue I have is that the wall is uneven, so half way up the length of the E-track the wall dips in, by 1cm. I know there are X-Posts but I really want to just keep it to the E-tracks.

I am unsure how the tracks are attached to the wall ie. Is it just a series of screws up the track eg 6 or just the top and bottom.

I have considered scribing a piece of wood and putting it in the dip.

Has anyone else here had this issue?

Any advice welcome.

Thanks,
C


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Andrew J Edinburgh
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21/07/2014 7:51 pm  

The tracks take a series of s...
The tracks take a series of screws, placed approx 25cm apart (from memory- I don't have one in front of me). As for whether screwing the e-profile track to your uneven wall will work out, I can't say. However, I can tell you that I've successfully attached a track to an uneven wall. I didn't realise it was uneven until I attached the track; I just assumed it was vertical but found it bulged slightly. The track bent enough to accommodate this (it wasn't a huge bulge, as I said I hadn't noticed it at first), and attaching the shelves subsequently was not a problem. It might be worth trying it first, and if it doesn't work them move onto the x-profile plus e-track solution. In either case, Vitsoe will give clear and impartial advice for free!


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crashdesk
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21/07/2014 10:02 pm  

Thanks Andrew.
It's just...
Thanks Andrew.
It's just awkward because it is order bespoke for a space and returning it would be an effort if it didn't fit (and disappointing).
I may do a dummy run with two pieces of timber to see how I fair, then consider again.
Cheers,
C


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SDR
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21/07/2014 10:13 pm  

To see how you fare.
Indeed. If the dip is in the middle of the run of the track member, and the track can be secured to the wall both above and below the dip, you're home free. Simply omit the screws from that portion of the wall that is depressed. Two screws into the wall above, and two below, will adequately secure the track to the wall, assuming you are hitting a stud or have found a good hollow-wall fastener.


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crashdesk
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21/07/2014 10:27 pm  

Thanks SDR.
I don't think...
Thanks SDR.
I don't think it will be hitting a stud. I will just be attaching to plasterboard. I am assuming Vistoe will supply the right screws etc.
C


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leif ericson - Zephyr Renner
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22/07/2014 12:11 am  

Sometimes you can bridge a...
Sometimes you can bridge a gap like this with a stack of washers.
It isn't the most elegant solution, but in situations where you can't see them at all, it doesn't need to be elegant.


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crashdesk
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22/07/2014 12:26 am  

Thanks leif.
I know what...
Thanks leif.
I know what you mean. It would grate on me a bit to know it was a bit of a hash job have to stack something behind it. It may result in that, but hopefully not.


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