WallyWorld and organizing

[Kevin54]

I just seen at our local WallyWorld in the automotive section that they are carrying different items to organize rattlecans, etc. that are wall mount or pegboard mount. They had about 5 different things to help organize around the shop. I can't remember the name or what all 5 were as I was on a mission for something else but if I get back in there I'll post it, or if someone else makes it there you may want to check it. Not Griots, but a rattlecan of red will fool a lot of people

 

[Danglerb]

I'm thinking about some kind of fairly compact metal "goop" locker, both for safety and to organize it all. Since I am seriously space challenged it may be something like a school locker, tall and narrow, but kinda depends on what I find cheap that looks like it should work.

 

[PanelDeland]

Someone should build/market a small affordable flammables cabinet.Most I see are in the $400.00 up range.Face it until you have a lot invested in your shop and some spare coin(What's that) you aren't buying one.I will be building an oversize spice rack over my bench as I progress in the remodel/reorganization of my space.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Someone should build/market a small affordable flammables cabinet.Most I see are in the $400.00 up range.Face it until you have a lot invested in your shop and some spare coin(What's that) you aren't buying one.I will be building an oversize spice rack over my bench as I progress in the remodel/reorganization of my space.

If you are serious about a flammables cabinet I can direct you to the information you need to construct one out of wood that will actually meet the OSHA/NFPA standards for a flammables cabinet. Most folks do not know it but OSHA will actually make allowance for wooden flammables cabinets in industry and not write employers citations for their use provided they are constucted to the specs laid out by OSHA. Obviously in industry the labor costs to construct a cabinet of wood would likely rival or exceed the cost of the units available commercially.

 

[Ryan87LX]

If you are serious about a flammables cabinet I can direct you to the information you need to construct one out of wood that will actually meet the OSHA/NFPA standards for a flammables cabinet. Most folks do not know it but OSHA will actually make allowance for wooden flammables cabinets in industry and not write employers citations for their use provided they are constucted to the specs laid out by OSHA. Obviously in industry the labor costs to construct a cabinet of wood would likely rival or exceed the cost of the units available commercially.

I'd be interested in this actually. My labor is free.

 

[GeorgeH]

I'd be interested also.

 

[Uncle Buck]

I'd be interested in this actually. My labor is free.

Straight from the OSHA web site, found in CFR1910.106. I cut the applicable language from the standard; here it is for your review.

(Note the bold passage, the subject has never come up in my job so I would have to research further to explain what qualifies in terms of an approved grade of plywood, I don't think I would subject my newly constructed wooden cabinet to the fire test! See the last words highlighted, I cannot explain that at all. If I have time a bit later I might have to see if we have an ANSI standard addressing this, or perhaps check out approved plywood with NFPA. If I get something I will let you know.)



1910.106(d)(3)(ii)(a)
Metal cabinets constructed in the following manner shall be deemed to be in compliance. The bottom, top, door, and sides of cabinet shall be at least No. 18 gage sheet iron and double walled with 1 1/2 - inch air space. Joints shall be riveted, welded or made tight by some equally effective means. The door shall be provided with a three-point lock, and the door sill shall be raised at least 2 inches above the bottom of the cabinet.

1910.106(d)(3)(ii)(b)
Wooden cabinets constructed in the following manner shall be deemed in compliance. The bottom, sides, and top shall be constructed of an approved grade of plywood at least 1 inch in thickness, which shall not break down or delaminate under fire conditions. All joints shall be rabbetted and shall be fastened in two directions with flathead woodscrews. When more than one door is used, there shall be a rabbetted overlap of not less than 1 inch. Hinges shall be mounted in such a manner as not to lose their holding capacity due to loosening or burning out of the screws when subjected to the fire test.