MatBirch
Well-known member
I have new wish/project to add to my never-ending list. A previous owner cut a pair of back to back "cabinets" into the walls from either side of the space above my basement stairwell. Not a bad idea, but it's position in the stairwell makes it a real headbanger. Our upcoming reno will eliminate the need for the cabinets in the two adjoining rooms, but I got to thinking about all that space above the stairs. What about a pair of really big, long drawer slides, or even a simple angle iron track/ball bearing setup? I could build a cabinet over the stairwell, and pull it out to the top landing to access it. No sketchy ladder setups or stretching and reaching. I will be able to reposition the whole getup so I don't have to bump my big ole' melon on it anymore going down the stairs!
Now, if it could be POWERED, that'd be the bee's knees! I've looked around a bit, and Blum for example has a system, but it really doesn't look like it's tailored to what I would need. I'm not very well educated on linear motion systems, other than building a few RV slide-out systems. That would work, but may be a little bit of overkill. lol
Guessing the travel will need to be about 4', maybe more. The fabrication is pretty basic, just need to a slick way to operate it, that we will still be able to use when we're older.
Anyone ever think about something like this?
Now, if it could be POWERED, that'd be the bee's knees! I've looked around a bit, and Blum for example has a system, but it really doesn't look like it's tailored to what I would need. I'm not very well educated on linear motion systems, other than building a few RV slide-out systems. That would work, but may be a little bit of overkill. lol
Guessing the travel will need to be about 4', maybe more. The fabrication is pretty basic, just need to a slick way to operate it, that we will still be able to use when we're older.
Anyone ever think about something like this?