Doodad to cover metal shelving sharp corners?

[wahoowad]

My big box store shelving has these sharp exposed edges at the top of the vertical supports. Surely there is a plastic corner cap of some sort that will cover them? I thought of splitting some vinyl tubing or something but figured they would get bumped off too easy even if I put some adhesive on them. Duct tape is too thin. Any suggestions?

 

[outinthetallgrass]

https://www.amazon.com/Shaped-Angle-Iron-Foot-Pads/dp/B07ZP8343H?tag=atomicindus08-20

something along those lines?

 

[ycgoat]

Tennis ball, slip molding, or file them smooth

 

[MEDTECH]

https://www.amazon.com/Shaped-Angle-Iron-Foot-Pads/dp/B07ZP8343H?tag=atomicindus08-20

something along those lines?

That's what I use. Not the exact model but same design.

 

[whateg01]

Mine came with molded plastic caps but I like those that tall grass posted. I typically have used rubber vacuum hose and a glop of rtv.

 

[sjvicker]

Google “trim lok “

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Should be several options just search for rubber caps angle

 

[goldtang]

google pinch weld

 

[CraigStu]

Paint a couple of coats of liquid electrical tape on them. Or get the similar stuff in cans meant for dipping tool handles in.

Star brite 4 oz. Liquid Electrical Tape - Black 084104N - The Home Depot

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Plasti Dip 14.5 oz. Black Liquid Paint Rubber Coating 11603-6 - The Home Depot

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[mike93lx]

Even the plastic caps that come with them pop off easily.
I'd grab a grinder and round it off.

Between all the sharp edges and thing particle board shelves, I stopped using those and went to heavier duty "industrial" shelving (pallet rack style) with plywood shelves. Much more durable

 

[Mike65]

On the 65-73 Mustangs in the interior where the "B" pillar pinch weld is they use windlace to cover it. It is vinyl with wire inside to hold the shape when you press it on & pinch it tight.

WINDLACE (PER FOOT) *INDICATE COLOR*

 

[bwringer]

Yah, windlace or edging will do ya just fine.

Or maybe... just spitballin' here... maybe this is the excuse you've been waiting for to buy a 3D printer.

 

[DHCrocks]

https://www.amazon.com/Shaped-Angle-Iron-Foot-Pads/dp/B07ZP8343H?tag=atomicindus08-20

something along those lines?

I need this for my garage door track. I have hit my head so many times on the edge of the track while climbing up to get something off the top shelf. Drew blood once, that corner protector would be perfect.

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

A piece of pool noddle, about twice the height of the protruding angle iron edge, with a zip tie through it, should cover and cushion the exposed edge. The zip tie, through the noodle and the top hole on the angle iron, should keep it in place.

 

[walta]

Sooner or later any padding will get in the way, be dislodged and leave you bleeding.

Cover the shelf with plywood thick enough to cover the vertical support.

Scribe a mark on the vertical supports even with the top of the shelf. Remove the shelf. Cut (angle grinder, saber saw or hack saw) about 1/16 below the line. Paint. Reinstall the shelf.


Walta

 

[Monza Harry]

To stick on your cap of choice try some "Windshield urethane" as it is pretty sticky stuff but expensive. A cheaper choice is "Gorilla Snot" [weather strip adhesive,] this has that nick name for a reason! Harry

https://www.amazon.ca/3M-08693-Urethane-Windshield-Cartridge/dp/B000RW1XCK/?tag=atomicindus04-20

PERMATEX Automotive Grade Weatherstrip Adhesive | Home Hardware

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And some other caps Canadians can't always see the "atomic ind." links sorry if already posted.

General PDP Template

www.canadiantire.ca

Angle Iron L Shaped Rubber Foot Pads Covers for Shelving 10 Pack https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07X1GVLXQ?tag=atomicindus04-20

 

[dogdog]

Best if you can get the things like post #2 if not, a rubber hose from any automotive store and some silly cone would work as well. You know split that 3/8 hose in half and glue it onto that corner.

 

[niget2002]

I replaced the crappy MDF shelves that they come with with 3/4" plywood. Then I 3d printed little caps that screwed into the plywood.

You'll want to replace the shelves anyways as the MDF they come with sag within a year.

 

[gahrajmahal]

A piece of pool noddle, about twice the height of the protruding angle iron edge, with a zip tie through it, should cover and cushion the exposed edge. The zip tie, through the noodle and the top hole on the angle iron, should keep it in place.

I did this for my garage door angle irons once I realized when I was carrying my grandson out to the car his head was higher than mine. It wasn’t close, but boy the blood drained from my body when I thought I could have bonked his head there. They are now too big to carry and might get big enough they might hit it themselves, so the pool noodles stay.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

I had some sharp or head level (Grandson) angle brackets on my table saw. I was scared he might hurt himself or take out an eye. I simply used some cut down pvc pipe to cover and soften a potential blow. Still might hurt but you still have to learn to be aware of your surroundings.

 

[Fixr]

As far as I know, there is no edge molding, split fuel hose, windlace or anything of the kind that will really stick to those uprights. Either cut and smooth the uprights down below flush with the shelves, or build up the shelves to be taller than the uprights. Every other possible solution is more work for less return. Just simplicate and get it done.

 

[Sumboodie]

Cut it flush

 

[The Cobbler]

cut them off, or, how wide is the angle? looks like a 2x cut to fit front to back would serve as a stopper for stuff falling over the edge as well as protecting injury from the corners

 

[hampster]

I saw some 3D printed caps once on Etsy. They weren't an exact fit, as they were designed for Whalen metal shelving which is slightly different. But close enough you could use it as a source of inspiration.

 

[drmarkr]

Or maybe... just spitballin' here... maybe this is the excuse you've been waiting for to buy a 3D printer.

Why, hell yes....the Garage Journal way!!!

 

[My Old Tools]

Angle grinder, knock the corners off

 

[whitesco]

Yah, windlace or edging will do ya just fine.

Or maybe... just spitballin' here... maybe this is the excuse you've been waiting for to buy a 3D printer.

Or if you already have a 3D printer, maybe a CNC router and a bandsaw to cut L shaped hardwood trim pieces and rout a groove to fit the edges.

 

[whitesco]

On the 65-73 Mustangs in the interior where the "B" pillar pinch weld is they use windlace to cover it. It is vinyl with wire inside to hold the shape when you press it on & pinch it tight.

WINDLACE (PER FOOT) *INDICATE COLOR*

I used to use this on the sheet metal edges of the door behind the panel when working on windows, latches, etc of said vintage Mustangs

 

[onewheat]

Are you sure that the horizontal metal for that shelf isn't upside down? I have shelves that look just like that and the shelf metal is flush with the top of the post and the particleboard sitting on the metal sits just above all of the metal - thus protecting you from the sharp corners.

Something about that just looks 'off'.

 

[goldtang]

have a look at the link

Vinyl Angle Caps | VAC Series | Caplugs

VAC Series Vinyl Angle Caps are designed to cap angle iron and corners of metal frames to provide protection from sharp metal edges.

www.caplugs.com

 

[whateg01]

Are you sure that the horizontal metal for that shelf isn't upside down? I have shelves that look just like that and the shelf metal is flush with the top of the post and the particleboard sitting on the metal sits just above all of the metal - thus protecting you from the sharp corners.

Something about that just looks 'off'.

Look at the horizontal member. The pins or studs or whatever you'd call them are roughly the same distance from the top and bottom. How would flipping them do anything? I think I might have the same shelves. They are inexpensive. The vertical pieces are actually 2 halves, each about 3 feet long, that are held together by a plastic sleeve. Mine came with plastic caps to cover the ends. And the particle board on mine sits lower than the edge of the metal, like the picture shows

 

[Skiff Builder]

Small block of wood, corners rounded over, just a bit taller than vertical channel.

 

[onewheat]

Look at the horizontal member. The pins or studs or whatever you'd call them are roughly the same distance from the top and bottom. How would flipping them do anything? I think I might have the same shelves. They are inexpensive. The vertical pieces are actually 2 halves, each about 3 feet long, that are held together by a plastic sleeve. Mine came with plastic caps to cover the ends. And the particle board on mine sits lower than the edge of the metal, like the picture shows

They do look like the same distance from the edge in the picture. I'm out of town, so I can't look at mine, but I was wondering if there was maybe a lip on the inside of the horizontal piece that is on the bottom instead of the top. They could have changed the design - mine is 10+ years old - but has the same 2-piece vertical posts but my top corners are definitely not exposed like that.

 

[The Cobbler]

what is the dimension of the angle? I was in Habitat today & they have a bunch of angle caps for 1-1/4 angles @ $0.50 each

 

[claymont]

Hacksaw at the corner down to the shelf and bend down onto the shelf. Apply some RTV on top of it.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Was just thumbing through the thread titles and came across this one mostly because of the use of the word “Doodad” - I haven’t looked but I doubt that’s actually a word in the dictionary, is it?

In Spanish we’d use the very slang word “chingadera” - which; if you translated it would be “Effing thing” even though in common usage it isn’t intended to be quite so harsh. More like the stupid thing or damn thing.

I assume there are similar terms in other languages too. Maybe this subject needs a thread of its own?

 

[outinthetallgrass]

Was just thumbing through the thread titles and came across this one mostly because of the use of the word “Doodad” - I haven’t looked but I doubt that’s actually a word in the dictionary, is it?

In Spanish we’d use the very slang word “chingadera” - which; if you translated it would be “Effing thing” even though in common usage it isn’t intended to be quite so harsh. More like the stupid thing or damn thing.

I assume there are similar terms in other languages too. Maybe this subject needs a thread of its own?

 

[whateg01]

Here's my shelf corner

 

[onewheat]

This is how my shelf is. There are two distinct sides on the horizontal pieces. If these were installed upside down, the shelf definitely wouldn't fit correctly and may leave the exposed corner. There is a lip for the wood to sit on when installed like this - the other way, there is not.

https://imgur.com/kI4m6K0

 

[Coach James]

This is how my shelf is. There are two distinct sides on the horizontal pieces. If these were installed upside down, the shelf definitely wouldn't fit correctly and may leave the exposed corner. There is a lip for the wood to sit on when installed like this - the other way, there is not.

https://imgur.com/kI4m6K0

I just looked at mine and the metal shelves are oriented like this also. The wood is slightly above the top of the corner posts as well.

Coach