By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more
Forum sponsored by:
Forum sponsored by Forum House Ad Zone

Budget storage 2

All Topics | Latest Posts

Search for:  in Thread Title in  
Niloch18/06/2009 17:36:55
371 forum posts
A recent attempt at tidying my tandem garage resulted in a need for some shelving.  An ad. in a Sunday broad-sheet drew my attention particularly the special offer that was ending in seven days.  (How gullible am I?) 
 
I bought three bays of shelving totalling approximately 13.5meters of 450mm deep shelving, each capable of supporting 150Kg evenly distributed for about £135 inclusive of a significant carriage charge.

 
I didn't have a great deal of wall space free and two of these bays were to stand in a very strong cradle that I'd made from 4" x 2" softwood fitted with castors outboard of the frame.
 
Please be aware that I don't  consider this product to be safe unless steps are taken to improve rigidity.  The advertisement does not state that they have to be fixed to a wall but in my opinion they are certainly not suitable as free-standing shelves. 
 
Using a combination of galvanized steel lateral restraint straps and herringbone strutting from a builders' merchant  they are now very safe and because of the triangulation afforded by the latter, very rigid and in my instance, mobile too.
 
Machine Mart is just one company that sells a better alternative especially if you are able to collect thereby doing away with the carriage charge that I paid  -  usual dusclaimer. 

Edited By Niloch on 18/06/2009 17:41:09

Edited By Niloch on 18/06/2009 17:41:42

John Wood120/06/2009 15:56:04
avatar
116 forum posts
Yep, we've all done it havn't we? I call it the 'Chinese Tool Syndrome', you need something but don't want to pay for it so are tempted by the discount items or the copies, WRONG. If you need a decent product you have to be prepared to pay for some quality don't you?  Having said that, in your case at least you can modify what you have to do the job required so, apart from time and a few bits and pieces you have probably saved a few quid so fair enough.
 
Having said all that it's not easy to judge quality or suitability of anything when all you have is a picture and very brief description so forums like this are very useful indeed as are the various ME shows where you can examine the merchandise and chat to the sellers. Anyway, thanks for the tip on the shelving and I for one will watch out when I need some new shelving.
 
All the best
John

All Topics | Latest Posts

Please login to post a reply.

Magazine Locator

Want the latest issue of Model Engineer or Model Engineers' Workshop? Use our magazine locator links to find your nearest stockist!

Find Model Engineer & Model Engineers' Workshop

Sign up to our Newsletter

Sign up to our newsletter and get a free digital issue.

You can unsubscribe at anytime. View our privacy policy at www.mortons.co.uk/privacy

Latest Forum Posts
Support Our Partners
cowells
Sarik
MERIDIENNE EXHIBITIONS LTD
Shopping Partners
Subscription Offer

Latest "For Sale" Ads
Latest "Wanted" Ads
Get In Touch!

Do you want to contact the Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop team?

You can contact us by phone, mail or email about the magazines including becoming a contributor, submitting reader's letters or making queries about articles. You can also get in touch about this website, advertising or other general issues.

Click THIS LINK for full contact details.

For subscription issues please see THIS LINK.

Digital Back Issues

Social Media online

'Like' us on Facebook
Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter
 Twitter Logo

Pin us on Pinterest

 

Donate

donate