Large storage idea

DaveL. · Oct 18, 2005

I ran across this while surfing today...
http://www.loft-it.com/
I'm sure some one on here might find this interesting,especially if they are tight on space and need to store a cycle or riding mower...

Dave

dink · Oct 18, 2005

Interesting concept and idea....but it looks unsafe

JohnHenrys48 · Oct 18, 2005

I'd have to see the specs but from the pictures but I have to question the 80/20 claim.

The only way I could see that happening would be the full load was located flat against the wall, otherwise it's a big lever trying to pry the rails off the wall.

As the weight is moved away from the wall (moment arm is increased) the more outward force will be applied to the rails at the point the diagonal arms are attached.

It's all explained in this simple diagram lol :willy_nil

L * F = Lw * W

Concrete Video · Oct 19, 2005

I saw this on HGTV or TLC the other day, they used it for a push mower, worked good, I'd use it for something like that, but probably not a large motorcycle.

JoeKramer · Oct 19, 2005

I would not want that bike sitting on the hood of my car after a quake! ICKY! Mower storage would be good though.

Old Moparz · Oct 19, 2005

Looks like a great idea for large, bulky items that aren't too heavy. I'd be concerned with heavy items if I didn't do the wall construction myself. The only way around the wall issue, would be to make sure the top is extended & anchored beyond the ceiling to have a natural barrier to keep it from leaning.

...dave · Oct 20, 2005

That is interesting. For the amount it probably costs (if you have to ask, you can't afford it) and the work that needs to be done to the wall to install it, i'd probably just buy a shed. i'm lazy that way :beer:

...dave

GeeTeeOhh · Oct 20, 2005

When I ran out of ideas for maximizing use of my space, I built a shed. It's primary purpose was to get all of the yard and garden tools out of the garage and make more room for the GTO project.

One word of advice - if 8'x12' is good, 12'x16' is better. I wish it was twice as big, then I could move our five bicycles out there too...

428 · Oct 21, 2005

Nice Shed

Oh man, I can relate. I built my "garden tool" shed last year to get the yard stuff out of the garage, now I want another one to get the tractor out as well.

Someone on this board said; "No matter how big you think it is, it ain't big enough" or it could have been his wife that said it :evil:

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