OT: Looking For Shelving

[coralfragger101]

Anyone about to throw away some shelving? - I'll take it.

I've purchased those plastic ones from HD before and over time, those things tend to warp. I prefer the ones that are just a metal frame and either have metal shelves or the ones that you just cut and make the shelves from plywood.

Doesn't have to be prestine either. If it's too rusted I can always spray it down with some rustoleum.

I could use at least 2 of them.

 

[Lifes A Beach]

If anyone has plastic shelving they don't need, I'll take it!

 

[coralfragger101]

LOL. If I can come up with 3 metal ones then you can have 1 plastic one of mine.

 

[Jgoal55]

the blockbusters down here in MIami are closing and they are selling all their store fixtures. Not sure if thats what your looking for but they are only open like 4 more days.

sunset and 87th

 

[coralfragger101]

But they wouldn't have standard shelving would they?

Those things hold tapes.

 

[gasman059]

LOOK no more!

LOOK no more!

2x4basics.com

build your own and they are stronger and at the end of the day cheaper.:thumbsup:

 

[coralfragger101]

The store locator function wouldn't work from my blackberry. I'll have to try when I get home this evening. Looks interesting though. Have you made any shelves with this stuff?

 

[gasman059]

The store locator function wouldn't work from my blackberry. I'll have to try when I get home this evening. Looks interesting though. Have you made any shelves with this stuff?

Yes my previous house had the whole garage all around with this stuff. and very sturdy- epecially to hold frag tanks- if that is ultimately what you want them for.

Lowes usually has a display of the shelving units by their lumber cutting section.

Last time I was at the one in Oakland they had some.

 

[coralfragger101]

Ah - It's a Lowes product eh? I'll have to check it out on my way home from work then.

 

[coralfragger101]

The Lowes in CS had never seen the stuff before.

 

[Lacy]

Chuck try the one gasman said. I think its a good system. No rusting metal shelves.

 

[Jgoal55]

No chuck...for what you need definitely not blockbuster...can only hold small things (ie - DVDs)

 

[gasman059]

Chuck the lowes in oakland - the units are usually bythe woodworking machine.

I just saw a display during the holidays.

 

[coralfragger101]

OK - finally checked this out on the "real" computer.

After doing various searches it seams that the only place that actually has these IN STOCK would be the Lowes in Pembroke Pines.

I do like this idea though. It says that using a full (8') 2x4 span that the shelf can still hold 1000 lbs. That's awesome.

Think I'm heading to Pembroke Pines today. Have to make a run out to Weston anyway so it will work pretty good.

Thanks for the tip Gas. I REALLY like this idea.

For those that are wondering, a pack of 6 shelf links runs $19.98. (ALL hardware included) With that you could make a shelf with 3 levels that are any length up to the full 8' of the 2x4. You would also need 16 2x4's to complete the shelf. 4 per shelf plus 4 for legs.

Should come out to about $50 for a shelf twice the size of standard shelves.

I only wish they would make it a bit deeper. Apparantly they only make if for 4 2x4's so you end up with a 16" depth shelf. I'd rather have it 20" or even 24" and it seams that they could easily make them in that configuration just by making the piece longer.

AHH - I see. Any other size "could" be made using the work bench rather than the shelf links but I think the only product that can be found local without having to order online would be the shelf links.

 

[ReefWreak]

Those 2x4 things a pretty nifty. My dad has been wanting to replace the cabinet/shelves in the garage since they're about 17 years old and has been looking for a solution. He likes these from HD:

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...productId=100010588&langId=-1&catalogId=10053

Any thoughts? It wouldn't be for saltwater stuff, and someone mentioned plastic warping over time, but we've got 17-25 year old shelves in our garage and all of the metal is rusted over, some rusted out, and the wood (particle board) is all shedding and swollen from the FL humidity over time, so plastic makes the most sense to me.

 

[Lacy]

Eric we have some of the plastic shelves in the garage. The oldest is about 13 years since we have been in this house. There are some plastic ones that are more sturdy than others. I think they are by Rubbermaid. Cost a little bit more, but I think are worth it. Ours have held up well, but we only have the typical garage stuff on them. No heavy aquariums.

 

[gasman059]

OK - finally checked this out on the "real" computer.

After doing various searches it seams that the only place that actually has these IN STOCK would be the Lowes in Pembroke Pines.

I do like this idea though. It says that using a full (8') 2x4 span that the shelf can still hold 1000 lbs. That's awesome.

Think I'm heading to Pembroke Pines today. Have to make a run out to Weston anyway so it will work pretty good.

Thanks for the tip Gas. I REALLY like this idea.

For those that are wondering, a pack of 6 shelf links runs $19.98. (ALL hardware included) With that you could make a shelf with 3 levels that are any length up to the full 8' of the 2x4. You would also need 16 2x4's to complete the shelf. 4 per shelf plus 4 for legs.

Should come out to about $50 for a shelf twice the size of standard shelves.

I only wish they would make it a bit deeper. Apparantly they only make if for 4 2x4's so you end up with a 16" depth shelf. I'd rather have it 20" or even 24" and it seams that they could easily make them in that configuration just by making the piece longer.

AHH - I see. Any other size "could" be made using the work bench rather than the shelf links but I think the only product that can be found local without having to order online would be the shelf links.

Chuck its a great product- even better it requires no cutting and so forth.
Even at 16 deep u can use a piece of plywood to extend it 2 inches to each side.
Been there done that.

 

[coralfragger101]

Eric - Tell your dad NOT to get those WorkForce ones. Those are the ones that warp.

Guess you are right Manny. I could always add some plywood tops but that does add some expense (and work) onto the project.

And NO - I'm not putting fish tanks on these shelves. Not exactly sure how that thought came about. These are just for junk.

Picked up a set of the 2x4basics. Will be building today or tomorrow - not sure which.

Thanks guys/gals for all the help.

 

[gasman059]

Chuck then for sure- I was just asuming and u know what happens when you do that.

I had a full garage all around with that shelving. EASY work.
good luck .:thumbsup: