In the case of the original inquiry, I think mother nature moves them for him,
whether he wants them moved or not. Needs something for the San Fran climate...
Jason Willgruber wrote:
> Here's how I store my "stuff": I keep my collection in my basement, so I
> have made shelves out of cement blocks and 2x4's (like the outdoor flower
> displays at WalMart), and then I put 1/2" plywood on top of the 2x4's and
> screw it down with drywall screws.
> If you feel that you need extra strength, you can lay the 2x4's on edge,
> and then screw the plywood on. Yes, this method may be a bit heavy, but
> how often are you going to move them?
> --
> -Jason
> (roblwill_at_usaor.net)
> ICQ#-1730318
>
> ----------
> > From: Charles E. Fox <foxvideo_at_wincom.net>
> > To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
> <classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
> > Subject: Re: Near disaster and questions on finds
> > Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 8:34 AM
> >
> > At 04:25 PM 7/29/98 -0700, you wrote:
> > >The other day I was mucking around in the room I store most (some,
> > >according to my girlfriend 8^) of my collection, and all of a sudden one
> of
> > >the shelves holding a bunch of Toshibas, collapsed. Luckily, I was
> there
> > >and was able to keep them from crashing to the floor, but still...
> > >
> > >Upon closer inspection, it looks like the shelf with (some of) the
> GRiD's
> > >is about ready to go as well. These are those metal shelves you get at
> > >Target for $8 on sale.
> > >
> > >So, I guess my question is, how to others store their collection? Keep
> in
> > >mind that I'm in San Francisco, and that Earthquakes are an issue.
> Thanks!
> > >
> > >
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