We all know what a pain it is to find shelving to work for us that is affordable. I went so far to buy rack shelving (e.g. Lowes, Home Depot commercial stuff) and it was OK, but spendy. It did not really do what I wanted. Bought a different kind of rack shelving and it was about the same as the other stuff. Good for large items, but it did not address the small items. I then went on to buy 2x4's and 1x12's for the smaller stuff. It worked, but still left me with what the heck to do with the real heavy stuff.
After giving it some more thought, I opted to go get a load of 8x8x16 concrete blocks, 2x6's and some osb. I stacked the first row up high enough (on the one shown below) so as to store engine blocks on the bottom and then just single 8" blocks with an additional 2x8 for a little more room. On one of the shelves I stacked, I picked up some 8x8x8 half blocks to give me a deeper shelf. I used the 2x6's then cut osb to get a nicer surface that is more even. Used some screws to keep it from sliding. With the 2x6's, it will hold almost anything I can lift up there. I can stack heads, starters you name it and they will not sag. The heavy stuff stays down low and the lighter stuff up higher. I have about 5/6 of these in the shop. They are anchored to my wall girts to prevent tipping. I have since built boxes and have a better way to keep things organized. I have even recycled some some shipping boxes from the PO as well.
May or may not work for you, but if you try it, be sure and tie the shelves to the wall for stability. Pictures of one of them for a clearer idea of what the end product looks like. Nice thing about them, they are easy to assemble and are not permanent. They can always be relocated. :takealook:
WOW, that's maximum use of space!!!! :yes: :clapping: Nicely done!
Nice set up there Grant. :bigthumb:
I assembled something similar using adjustable shelving I bought at an auction. Shelving was cheap, as they just wanted to get rid of it. I have each of my boxes numbered and then have the contents of each numbered box on the computer. I update it as I add or remove parts, and use the search function when I'm looking for a part. Process has worked well so far. :cheers:
Tom
Quote from: Cuda Cody on January 29, 2017, 05:50:10 PM
WOW, that's maximum use of space!!!! :yes: :clapping: Nicely done!
I can't remember where this place is ... but THIS is how it's done (assuming you have the room of course)
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Well done and sturdy also,
Quote from: RzeroB on January 30, 2017, 08:04:56 AM
Quote from: Cuda Cody on January 29, 2017, 05:50:10 PM
WOW, that's maximum use of space!!!! :yes: :clapping: Nicely done!
I can't remember where this place is ... but THIS is how it's done (assuming you have the room of course)
(https://forum.e-bodies.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cuda-challenger.com%2Fcc%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Ddlattach%3Btopic%3D86664.0%3Battach%3D166793%3Bimage&hash=c9b3b8efdaf0271c66b62d7f567f8755a20d49eb)
Geeezzz I don't know...Who's shop could that be :thinking:
I couldn't see the photo... :notsure: Then figured out I needed to be logged in to CC to see it! :rofl: That photo was taken a few years back. Nothing better then having everything organized.
Love the feeling of empty shelves waiting to be filled.
The kid just can't wait to get into the candy store!!!
Love it!
:bradsthumb:
I have to admit, over time the items have become a little unorganized and maybe when warmer weather rolls around I will go through and clean things out. I like the Cody's shelves and look great. They look to be in a 2nd story setting. I had another shed with similar shelving in the pictures, but they did not like having piles of exhaust/intake manifolds starters, alternators, heads and all the heavy stuff. I have all my 4 speeds on a 2nd shelp just above the spot for engine blocks. Like I said, it works for me. :cheers:
How full are those shelves now Cody ?
2nd story, I wish! It's in the attic so up 2 full flights of stairs to basically a 3rd floor. :Thud:
I was afraid someone would ask how full they are. :crying: I'll try to get a photo when I get home from work.... there's not much room left!
Quote from: Cuda Cody on January 30, 2017, 11:25:07 AM
2nd story, I wish! It's in the attic so up 2 full flights of stairs to basically a 3rd floor. :Thud:
I was afraid someone would ask how full they are. :crying: I'll try to get a photo when I get home from work.... there's not much room left!
What ? no elevator ? Cut a 4x4 square hole in the floor and mount a 5000lbs winch in the roof and just build a platform and some guides.... :alan2cents:
Here's what it looks like today.... Man it filled up fast! :Thud:
Only way to go is with the clear binji's. :idea: Then you don't have to open them up to see what you put in them, LOL. When you get bored, do you take the shopping cart and do a little mopar shopping? :rofl:
That's just INSANE :unbelievable: :worship:
Cody are you still collecting Viper parts? What do the 6 speed transmissions go for these days? :thinking: My 3 sons are excited about the prospect of building a shop this summer. I showed them your shop. LOL they just stood there with their mouths open ...speechless! :rofl:
Well done.... like everything you put your hands too! :congrats:
Thank you for the kind words.
I haven't been collecting any Viper parts for awhile. I think they are pretty cheap if you want to pick one up. Good transmission too. Are you thinking of doing a custom project with a 6 speed Viper trans?
IF you have 3 sons that are willing to pitch in, you 4 should be able to build a pretty good size shop without it taken very long. I'm excited for you guys to build a shop. Building my shop was a highlight in my life and a life long dream come true. I hope you build a shop!!!
Quote from: Brads70 on January 30, 2017, 08:32:31 PM
Cody are you still collecting Viper parts? What do the 6 speed transmissions go for these days? :thinking: My 3 sons are excited about the prospect of building a shop this summer. I showed them your shop. LOL they just stood there with their mouths open ...speechless! :rofl:
Well done.... like everything you put your hands too! :congrats:
Quote from: Cuda Cody on January 30, 2017, 08:39:49 PM
Thank you for the kind words.
I haven't been collecting any Viper parts for awhile. I think they are pretty cheap if you want to pick one up. Good transmission too. Are you thinking of doing a custom project with a 6 speed Viper trans?
IF you have 3 sons that are willing to pitch in, you 4 should be able to build a pretty good size shop without it taken very long. I'm excited for you guys to build a shop. Building my shop was a highlight in my life and a life long dream come true. I hope you build a shop!!!
Quote from: Brads70 on January 30, 2017, 08:32:31 PM
Cody are you still collecting Viper parts? What do the 6 speed transmissions go for these days? :thinking: My 3 sons are excited about the prospect of building a shop this summer. I showed them your shop. LOL they just stood there with their mouths open ...speechless! :rofl:
Well done.... like everything you put your hands too! :congrats:
Yes, after the shop/garage is up I'll start hunting around for a 71 Javelin..... That's a few years down the road though ( the Javelin)
Wow there is enough parts there to build a dozen e body's
There's a shopping cart in that one picture.
Ready to do some shopping. :takemymoney:
Wow Cody and Grant, pretty impressive storage there!
Here's the humble start of the shelving in my loft. Just standard issue Rivoteer shelving I bought off Craigslist. I still have another big batch to assemble. M plan is to store my personal projects and parts up here and parts I use more in daily operations down stairs on similar but heavier duty racking. I agree, the plastic bins are the only way to fly, easy to label and keeps the parts clean.
I love the shopping cart in the last pic! Jeez, I wish! :bigthumb:
Yea, gotta love the shopping cart, that Shaker base plate would be the first thing to go into it too! :)
Super cool! Very stout looking shelving and great use of space. :banana: Can't wait to see it in person someday. When's the big garage party? ;)
Quote from: ScottSmith_Harms on March 11, 2017, 08:25:40 PM
Wow Cody and Grant, pretty impressive storage there!
Here's the humble start of the shelving in my loft. Just standard issue Rivoteer shelving I bought off Craigslist. I still have another big batch to assemble. M plan is to store my personal projects and parts up here and parts I use more in daily operations down stairs on similar but heavier duty racking. I agree, the plastic bins are the only way to fly, easy to label and keeps the parts clean.
The party will be this summer, I'm trying to make it on a weekend between popular events and shows....Not easy!