In an effort to tidy things up a bit, I've decided that I want my substrates in some kind of a vertical storage device/system/rack or the like. I searched this topic, I know we've discussed it before... Who out there has a plan for me to follow? Something that seems to work very well for you. Currently, I've been using the "lean it against the wall" method and that seems to get out of control at times. I'm also becoming more concerned with keeping things clean.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
I aquired some 2' deep, 3' tall bins that are very handy for my aluminum & my midsize cut-off scraps. Most of my 4x8's are still stord with the LIATW system you mentioned. I did find some convenience leaning a stack behind some counter or equipment right up from next to my roll door. The access needed for sliding out material faces out the door, so it is never blocked by anything except the door. I also finally realized that my 4x8 work table with a cutting mat on it (in a clean area of my shop) was a great place to stack a few sheets of Sintra. I don't use mine that often, so they are clean, safe from scratching, & out of the way.
Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
Hiya Jeff, At one of the mr quicky franchises, boxes are built and metal conduit, spaced in 4-6" intervals, supports the materials to keep them from bowing. I should have a basic drawing at home. I'll try to post it tonight.
Havin' fun, Checkers
Posted by TJ Duvall (Member # 3133) on :
I recently bought a cart similar to a Home Depot cart that is 36"x60". It works great and I can just roll it out of the way when needed. It is also nice because you know how it always happens that the material you need is the one against the wall, now instead of moving all the pieces I just spin the cart and there it is.
Posted by Raymond Quick (Member # 2649) on :
I built a cart for my 4'x8' materials.Built an upright cart with 2"x4"x96" lumber. Put a sheet of plywood on the back for materials to lean against. put another 4'x8' sheet with 3 bracing 2"x4"x4.5' lumber. I put that against the front of my materials. It slides against the storage platform and is held with eye bolts droped into holes. Then I hold the sandwitch together with bungie cords at the top. This keeps everything nice and flat when I want to use it. The materials I store in it are formecore, PVC sheets, coragated plastic sheets. It all sets on wheels so I can move it about.
Posted by goddinfla (Member # 1502) on :
I bought a sheetrock cart from a local sheetrock wholesaler. Holds several sheets of hdu or ply or whatever. Big wheels, rolls easy. Paid $100, well worth it. When I bought it I was doing a job with 6' x 10' hdu signs. Made it easy to move them around by myself. Makes it easy to get a shipment from a supplier's truck and roll into the shop. If I don't need the cart I just leave the sheets on it until I use them up.
