notarubicon
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I am looking for ideas on a work bench and shelves that won't take up alot of room when it comes time to move.
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Question for the Military guys
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Know exactly where you are coming from. The "Metro" style wire shelving (has notched tube uprights, and the shelves are supported on conical wedges that lock on the notches), are pretty good light duty shelving, reasonable costs, break down and set up easily. For an example:
(http://www.homedepot.com/Storage-Or...splay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051)
For a workbench, the pallet rack style shelves could be set up with a work surface and overhead storage, they are pretty solid and again, break down and set up easily. An example here:
(http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...53&langId=-1&keyword=edsal+rack&storeId=10051)
Depending on what you plan to do, I might avoid putting heavy stuff over the workbench area, but the racks are very tough. Depending on where you live, I know that Menards has some similar racks and accessories specifically aimed at making work areas out of them. However, a 6' x 2' work area is possible on the standard racks, and there are 8' x 2.5' variants out there. The only downside is the sides, they are not completely open. However, they are very flexible and leave a lot of options open to you.
(no endorsement of Home Depot or Menards was intended, just know that they, among many other vendors, have this stuff)
(http://www.homedepot.com/Storage-Or...splay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051)
For a workbench, the pallet rack style shelves could be set up with a work surface and overhead storage, they are pretty solid and again, break down and set up easily. An example here:
(http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...53&langId=-1&keyword=edsal+rack&storeId=10051)
Depending on what you plan to do, I might avoid putting heavy stuff over the workbench area, but the racks are very tough. Depending on where you live, I know that Menards has some similar racks and accessories specifically aimed at making work areas out of them. However, a 6' x 2' work area is possible on the standard racks, and there are 8' x 2.5' variants out there. The only downside is the sides, they are not completely open. However, they are very flexible and leave a lot of options open to you.
(no endorsement of Home Depot or Menards was intended, just know that they, among many other vendors, have this stuff)
If I was tight on room, I'd buy a box like a HF bottom. Add a bench top to it and a section of pallet racking over top of that. That gives you a tool box (decent size), work bench and some storage all in one small place.
I use edsal usa made shelving. SPecial order through sears. Particle board shelve. I compared it to the chinese made edsal at sams club.The made in usa is heavier gauge but not quite as nice of finish. Decided strength was more important.
It is strong as hell, but comes all apart for PCS time.
I DITY move with my big flatbed trailer + box truck and bring the rest (workbenches, gun safes, welders etc)
It is strong as hell, but comes all apart for PCS time.
I DITY move with my big flatbed trailer + box truck and bring the rest (workbenches, gun safes, welders etc)
Crusher47
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If I was tight on room, I'd buy a box like a HF bottom. Add a bench top to it and a section of pallet racking over top of that. That gives you a tool box (decent size), work bench and some storage all in one small place.
Same here
Gregg33
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I use edsal usa made shelving. SPecial order through sears. Particle board shelve. I compared it to the chinese made edsal at sams club.The made in usa is heavier gauge but not quite as nice of finish. Decided strength was more important.
It is strong as hell, but comes all apart for PCS time.
I DITY move with my big flatbed trailer + box truck and bring the rest (workbenches, gun safes, welders etc)
I got 2 of the Edsal made in the USA shelving units from "Big Orange". They are the deeper units, I believe 3ft? I paid around $80 each. Overall I'm very pleased with them. The particle board did sag slightly, but doesn't appear to be getting worse and I've put loads as heavy as 2 heaping full 5 gallon gas cans on them. In the future I may replace the particle board with 1/2" or 5/8" plywood though.
For a work bench, consider a home-made throw away. Build it out of used, free materials like shipping pallets, reclaimed lumber, old furniture etc. Then just leave it or give it away when you move. Pallets are especially handy, they come in a variety of sizes or you can cut them down or disassemble them or even fill in the gaps with other boards and use them as a bench top.
5lima30
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I got 2 of the Edsal made in the USA shelving units from "Big Orange". They are the deeper units, I believe 3ft? I paid around $80 each. Overall I'm very pleased with them. The particle board did sag slightly, but doesn't appear to be getting worse and I've put loads as heavy as 2 heaping full 5 gallon gas cans on them. In the future I may replace the particle board with 1/2" or 5/8" plywood though.
For a work bench, consider a home-made throw away. Build it out of used, free materials like shipping pallets, reclaimed lumber, old furniture etc. Then just leave it or give it away when you move. Pallets are especially handy, they come in a variety of sizes or you can cut them down or disassemble them or even fill in the gaps with other boards and use them as a bench top.
^^This!^^^ Then use roll around toolboxes and work stations in addition to the "disposable" work bench. Good luck and thank you for your service!
69lm69gp
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Base housing? Could you just build the storage out of wood and leave it for the next guy when you move? I suspect not, but I have never lived in base housing.
I might be inclined to build a crate out of 2x and plywood and put it on casters. When the time comes to move just screw plywood over the open end and roll it onto the moving van.
I might be inclined to build a crate out of 2x and plywood and put it on casters. When the time comes to move just screw plywood over the open end and roll it onto the moving van.