abdywgn
dismantler
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How about this for storage/shelving?
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We had a similar storage system for data tapes in a mainframe computer room.
It's packs a lot into a small space.
But yes, very pricy
It's packs a lot into a small space.
But yes, very pricy
rmchrgr
Skate And Destroy
I know it's a bit of a different idea but I made my bench entirely out of pallet racking. The racks above the bench will literally hold tons of weight, it's what they are made for. The racks were a couple hundred bucks off CL. I had them sandblasted and then I spray painted them. I can understand the appeal of the Levrack thing but IMO it might be less than ideal if/when you're dealing with heavy and/or odd-size stuff.
Please ignore the mess, it's a working shop.
This is just after I built it. Eventually I built a shelf across the whole length of the back of the bench.
Please ignore the mess, it's a working shop.
This is just after I built it. Eventually I built a shelf across the whole length of the back of the bench.
abdywgn
dismantler
was the "workbench" custom made? that looks slick! I think the tallest racking I have is 8 foot but I put sheet metal up top. Much lighter and easier to get down while on a ladder.
rmchrgr
Skate And Destroy
Thanks. yes, the bench was custom made. I got the table tops (36" x 96")through Grainger at my work. I had to cut the flange along the bottom edges to fit which was a PITA, it' not the best cutting job. I welded square tubing to the bottom so they would sit in the rack beams. the other goal was to make it so that if something like a transmission was on it it wouldn't make loud metallic noise when it was moved around. It was a project!
I have two of these tops and I still have not completed the second one - it's still sitting loosely on the rack beams without supports. Right after I finished the first one I started working on my Duster and never got back on it. I'll finish it at some point.
Measure once, cut twice. I just tacked it in multiple spots, no long beads. It's plenty sturdy.
Here's the underside. You can sort of see how the supports sit on the step of the rack beams.
This is how the shelf was done looking from the back. The bench is 36" and really too deep to use all of it effectively so I made a shelf to put stuff on. After this, there were more vertical supports welded in behind the riser. The shelf sits on top of the riser supports, you can't see this stuff with it in place. It worked out OK.
Sorry to derail the original intent of the thread.
abdywgn
dismantler
not a problem! I always like to see other peoples work, gives me ideas...which usually means$$$. I picked up a stainless steel refrigerator door, gutted it and was going to use it for a bench top. If I flip it over, it's a nice size for sorting nuts and bolts. Using Menard's homeowner skid racking, I added 2X3 tubing to the bottom of the uprights to mount casters to. Bolted it together, put the beams in and found the top beam was above my elbows. Discouraged, I knocked it apart. Later, the bulb went off in my noggin"! Duh! Just lower the tops beams! So, when I get a few square feet in the garage to reassemble the piece, I'll work on mounting the door to the beams. Pictures to follow tomorrow.
Not finished yet, but I don't like shelf legs unless absolutely necessary. Depending on how you anchor them to the walls these can be 24'' deep using Walmart brackets.
prodart440
Well-Known Member
I just put up tire racking. 24" deep, 12' tall. It should store all my boxes and junk, with engine blocks underneath.
abdywgn
dismantler
The upright with the casters is 46" tall and 30" deep. I have 6' beams for it to hold the 5-1/2' "parts sorting tray". It, however, is 20-1/2" wide(deep?). The pallet rack lip is 1/2". So, 2X4's will be used to support the tray and there are 4 holes where screws can be inserted to hold it to the lumber. The back 9 or so inches could have shelves built to hold all the cans and jars of (as)sorted goodies. The casters are rated for 550 lbs. each so I don't see that being a problem. It may get a little top heavy though if I want to wheel it around. Maybe a shelf on the bottom with the kitty litter buckets full of hardware that is not sorted. Winter project IF I get some room made to set it up and play.
abdywgn
dismantler
It's a bit messy right now....
Extra bedroom in the basement.
More under my 3D printer...
Another shelf in the garage
and an overhead loft.
Extra bedroom in the basement.
More under my 3D printer...
Another shelf in the garage
Yes, in this first picture that's 2 full salvaged quarter panels for scale
The 4x4 is 12 inches long. That one has 2 bolts through it secured with nuts on the outside. The 2x4 has 4 inch wood screws attaching it to the 12inch. That keeps it off of the wall allowing me to hang the chains.
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abdywgn
dismantler
I like the "ladder" to get to the top shelves. Had one from work they tossed out after being hit by a forklift. It wobbled a bit too much on the uneven floor for my liking.
I got luck. A buddy is a machinist at a local manufacturing plant and OSHA changed the standards for how steep the ladder was (new ones are 4 feet deeper) so 3 of his friends got these for their shops for free!
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