aluminum cabinets

[56Chevy]

Anyone using aluminum cabinets in the garage? Do they hold a lot of weight without shelves bending like particle board shelves. Looked at baldhead steel cabinets but are they heavy. Any brand better than the other?

 

[dittle fart around]

Aluminum is more expensive than steel. Steel weighs more but it's not like your going to move it much. Check out the different brands I sell at ShopStorageCabinets.com

 

[Jack Olsen]

Aluminum dents easily, too. Why are you concerned about weight with cabinets? Generally speaking, the heavier they are, the stronger and more durable they're going to be.

 

[56Chevy]

Just looking to do upper wall cabinets so dents I don't think are an issue. As far as weight, shipping charges to get them here and I have to hang them. Like the looks of Moduline for not that much more money

 

[abstamaria]

I have a long Moduline workbench with drawers and a cabinet. Given a reasonable length and load, the shelves are strong and won't sag. Since you are hanging your cabinets, I don't think you would load them heavily anyway. They are well made and finished.

For floor tool cabinets, the steel ones (I have Proto) have a more satisfying heft and operate more smoothly, orbably because of the weight, among other factors.

Andy

 

[Mario428]

Some cabinets I did for my trailer, threw a bunch of stuff in and hit the road with no problems.
.060 thick 5052 aluminum with return bends on the shelves for strength.
The Ford logo was a poor attempt to emboss them, did it quick and dirty but need better tooling than I used to do it right.