Date sent: Fri, 21 May 1999 14:52:06 -0400 (EDT)
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From: Max Eskin <max82_at_surfree.com>
To: "Discussion re-collecting of classic computers" <classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Space, the next frontier
Originally to: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
I have been using black enameled wire shelving. I'm used to the stainless
variety (I managed restaurants for 15 years -- can't beat wire shelving), but
stainless is obnoxioiusly expensive. The local Menard's and Lowe's offers units
by Wirecraft that come in white, chrome or black. 4 18x48 shelves with 74"
posts runs around $80, and is easy to configure and assemble and will hold a
hell of a lot (375lbs per shelf) without sagging. You can also get casters and
individual components to customize and installation. I've got one with an entire
bottom shelf of Kaypros and an IBM portable, a second shelf chock full o'
Macs, a third shelf piled high with old Kilobauds, Bytes, and Dr. Dobbs; and
the top shelf holds a bunch of Commies and a couple of portable Tandys.
Absolutely no sign of stress. Plus, they look nice. Even my wife approved.
Paul
> On Thu, 20 May 1999, Mike Ford wrote:
> >themselves, just shorter topping out at 8 feet). Here is a mini review and
> >request for comments and suggestions.
>
> >No Name Kmart brand
> >Yuck, with very little weight this shelf unit is in serious trouble.
>
> I have a bunch of these in use for newspapers, letters, etc. They refuse
> to stay assembled in most cases.
>
> >Generic Metal
> >These have each corner made out of a metal V, and the shelves etc. all
> >fasten to that via bolts. Stronger than it looks, and the mainstay of most
> >serious shelf efforts.
>
> I used to have one of these, and while it stayed intact, the metal shelf
> sagged in the middle so it looked more like a hammock. This made it rather
> difficult to stack anything.
>
> Whatever happened to wood/plywood? It is fairly cheap, since you don't
> really need top quality wood, and you can easily shape it to any
> length/width you want.
>
> --Max Eskin (max82_at_surfree.com)
> http://scivault.hypermart.net: Ignorance is Impotence - Knowledge is Power
Paul Braun
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