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theconrodkid - 28/1/12 at 06:19 PM

need to tidy up the mess that is my garage,i have been looking at things like these

http://www.shelfsave.com/?gclid=CID9rs6m860CFQELfAodqSeQvQ

any experience,other suppliers etc ?

locoboy - 28/1/12 at 07:04 PM

I made this

2x2 ....well 45mmx45mm in modern day equivalent! and some boarding of your choice from cheap as chips chipboard to what i have here, offcuts of trailer boarding which was free to me.

Custom sizes to suit your needs or constraints and plenty strong enough.

Easily made by a man of your caliber!

Excuse the mess!

[img] shelving
shelving [/img]

ReMan - 28/1/12 at 07:15 PM

Easily made by someone who appears to be a pro carpenter by the saw table

ashg - 28/1/12 at 09:04 PM

rapid racking would be my first choice, much more sturdy than stuff like you get from machine fart

Xtreme Kermit - 28/1/12 at 09:31 PM

+1 for Machine Mart. Got my shelving from there.

theconrodkid - 29/1/12 at 05:47 AM

thanks for the replies,my garage is damper than a fish so wood is a no no,i thing ill go with 50X50X3 angle iron,works out cheaper and stronger than the ready made stuff

ReMan - 29/1/12 at 08:33 AM

If it's really damp and you dont go mad on the weight we've got a couple of these that will never biodegrade
Plastic Shelf units

fullpint - 29/1/12 at 09:28 AM

quote:
Originally posted by theconrodkid
thanks for the replies,my garage is damper than a fish so wood is a no no,i thing ill go with 50X50X3 angle iron,works out cheaper and stronger than the ready made stuff

angle iron is great. Cut to approx length and a quick tac with an arc welder and away you go..

MikeR - 29/1/12 at 10:13 AM

I get regular bumph from digdug which seems reasonable - although angle iron will be more flexible.

foskid - 29/1/12 at 10:21 AM

quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
If it's really damp and you dont go mad on the weight we've got a couple of these that will never biodegrade
Plastic Shelf units


+ 1 for these shelving units.
I use these in the garage and my sheds, very versatile and will support a fair load if sensible about distribution. Rust, corrosion and vermin proof although I haven't actually had to test it for vermin yet

Phil.J - 29/1/12 at 10:27 AM

The stuff from Big Doug is good. I bought a couple of units from Shelfsave as per the OP and was disappointed at how lightweight the metal frame is, but to give it credit I've loaded it up to the max and it's holding up well after 12 months. Did fix it to the wall though just in case.

wilkingj - 29/1/12 at 11:18 AM

quote:
Originally posted by foskid
quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
If it's really damp and you dont go mad on the weight we've got a couple of these that will never biodegrade
Plastic Shelf units


+ 1 for these shelving units.
I use these in the garage and my sheds, very versatile and will support a fair load if sensible about distribution. Rust, corrosion and vermin proof although I haven't actually had to test it for vermin yet


I got a set of these too.
Agreed...OK for lightweight stuff.
They need securing to the wall to stop them twisting vertically.
Just dont overload them with gearboxes and engines. They wont take it.

As said, good for lightweight stuff.
Not dissapointed with them for the cost. Next lot of shelves will be self built and a lot stronger for the heavy bits.


dhutch - 29/1/12 at 12:14 PM

Got some cheap steel racking off ebay. I think i paid £18 each for a pair of shelves which are pretty sturdy. Being steel they can be wiped down etc.


Daniel

mad4x4 - 29/1/12 at 12:19 PM

Know any one with a MAKRO card they do Fairline Shelveing at about £20 a pack


Makro Shelving


Aslo found this -> this