The nicest thing you could say about this is low budget. 2×4’s and plywood, screws, glue and nails. It’s basically frame and panel construction , without the panels.
The only Before pic I can show is #3 in my workshop.. I had been using a USB hard drive as storage. It no longer works, now most of my pics are gone.
My storage for hardware and assorted junk has always been jars and coffee cans, that hasn’t changed. I finally have them all in one place. I can move it out of my way when needed. This could also work for tools, turning blanks, or whatever you need.
I ran the stock through the jointer and planer, then cut tongue and groove joints on the table saw.
I glued the stiles and rails, got the assembly square, and nailed the joints with an air nailer. Cleats are glued and screwed to the inside, and plywood just lays on the cleats.
It seems to be working the way I hoped it would. It’s open enough to see everything, and strong enough to hold anything that will fit. 24” x 24” x 48” high.
On the surface it looks like I’m just adding more stuff to a confined space. All the cans and jars that were on the shelves are now on the cart. Other stuff has taken their place on the shelves. But that’s the whole point. I just stuffed another 10 lbs. into a 5 lb. sack.
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Roger
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#1 posted 358 days ago
Seems as tho it will be good n stout.
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GrandpaLen
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#2 posted 358 days ago
Hairy,
Very sturdy mobile rack, clever idea. When we accumulate too much ‘stuff’, we need mobility to accomodate the small spaces.
Have you given any thought to building a Treadle Lathe, powdered by that Stair-Stepper exerciser?
You could have your assistant do a complete workout while you do your turnings each morning. ;-)
...just kidding. :-)
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jacob34
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#3 posted 358 days ago
I have a small shop as well love the bin I need to build one as well. looks good
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Roger
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#4 posted 355 days ago
One heck-of-a-rack Hairy. That’ll hold anything ya put on it. Handy, dandy. Good luck on the castle cleanup contest.
-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net
eddie
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#5 posted 355 days ago
hairy love the rack .very good idea ,you can see every thing thats on it at a glance with out digging around like as in a cabinet.
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Joe Lyddon
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#6 posted 355 days ago
hairy,
That’s a COOL portable Parts Bin…
And a very Simple method of construction!
I am running out of FLOOR SPACE!
I do have some units that could be Replaced with your type of cart…
... it would sure be more efficient than what I have now! LOL
Thank you!
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PurpLev
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#7 posted 355 days ago
very cool!
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#8 posted 348 days ago
Congratulations!!!
Winner of our Castle Clean-up “To Your Health” and “Great Ideas Factor” trophies!
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stefang
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#9 posted 348 days ago
Way to go Hairy. Nice cart and I like the way you made it.
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