I am building wood storage racks in my shop and would like to minimize floor space used. I have seen several ideals, picture etc like the recent Andy Beasley artical “Lumber Storage Solutions’ of sheet goods being stored resting on the 4 ft edge. I am concerned that will create problems like bowing of the sheet goods. I would appreciate any insite as I can still create any method of storage that is needed.
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Here is my version of the rack. I put 3/4" melamine on the floor to aid in sliding material in and out. I haven't noticed any problems of distortion. My ceiling is 9' so I can tip up full sheets with a little care.
Thans for the input. I appreciate
I store mine up right , no problems.
dusty
Thanks for the input . I appreciate
steve s ,
Your welcome , the best thing about the plywood being stored like this is you can easily flip sheets like pages in a book to look at each side of each piece.
dusty
I store my horizontally so I won't comment on the vertical plan. Sounds OK.
But - I added UHMW plastic strips on the bottom to help slide pieces in and out.
Frosty
"I sometimes think we consider the good fortune of the early bird and overlook the bad fortune of the early worm." FDR - 1922
If the panels are stood directly on edge (no slant), then there should be no chance of bowing. However, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, never store wood--particularly panel stock--directly in contact with the floor. Second, do not store wood or panels directly against an outside wall if the wall in cement, stone or cinder block. Moisture readily passes through cement and will cause panels to warp.
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