spray can organization??

[Aaron_W]

I bought a cheap press wood closet shoe organizer. It has 6 12x12" cubbies about 12" deep. I've probably got 60 cans on it with room for a few more. It fits nicely under the work bench so they are out of the way, but readily available.

 

[kythri]

Did you do the laser cutting yourself, or farm it out?

What did you pay, or would you expect to pay a local shop that does that kind of work?

Anybody have a ballpark of what a shop might charge to do the required laser cutting?

 

[WWheeler]

Anybody have a ballpark of what a shop might charge to do the required laser cutting?

No idea on price, but a lot of laser-cut projects I've seen like that were done by someone with access to a makerspace. I'd venture that's probably how Retrosmith got his done.

Wish I had access to anything like that near me because I definitely would be a member.

 

[tarbellb]

Anybody have a ballpark of what a shop might charge to do the required laser cutting?

There is a laser person / shop in just about every town now. Wheeler is right about Maker Spaces, DIY labs, etc.. they will often have a few people willing to cut things at a good rate.

I for example charge anywhere from $1-3/min for laser jobs (24x18 bed w/60w laser), but file prep, materials, etc.. all come into play as well. Something like that file cut in 1/8" is probably 30-45 mins? There are better options imo...

1/8" or 1/4" baltic birch is likely the best suited material for the laser, but w someone mentioning that WOOD is prone to SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION perhaps acrylic is a better choice, but more money.

 

[Retrosmith]

Anybody have a ballpark of what a shop might charge to do the required laser cutting?

I did it myself using the local makerspace. They've got a large format laser cutter. As far as charge, PM me - although shipping might be pricey depending on what you're thinking.

 

[scale]

FWIW, found a pic of one like I have seen:

THis is a pretty clever idea......and cheap as well.

 

[WWheeler]

THis is a pretty clever idea......and cheap as well.

Yeah, and best of all IMO it's super easy. Usually the cheapest DIY options involve a lot of extra work, so like everyone else I often just buy the ready-made versions of a design and size that's usually a compromise for my needs. Rare is the instance where easiest of options in whatever size I have room for is as easy as screwing up a piece of vinyl lattice and calling it done.

 

[jam022316]

I used shoe organizers you hang on the door. Just screwed a couple on the wall and you're good to go.

Like this: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/275704808413429495/