[R-390] Re: Tube organizing help

[Perry Sandeen]

Hi Guys,

I had similar problems with organization when using large cardboard boxes and plastic shelves that
I bought at Home Despot.  Each of the shelves were rated at 250 pounds each.  Right!  They sagged
lower than Radio-Mart’s reputation with just 40 pounds of weight.  I didn’t read the fine print
that said that the weight rating was for 250 one pound notes of English paper money!

I found a good solution with adjustable metal shelves from Sam’s Club.  They are 6 feet tall 18
inches deep and 4 feet wide and come with 6 reinforced shelves that are adjustable in one inch
increments.  They come with both fixed feet and wheels which can be locked and are $80 a unit. 

I set mine up with the sixth shelf on the top notch, the first shelf on the bottom notch and
equally spaced the remaining shelves.  I put on the wheels so I move them about easily. This lets
me put 15 BA’s on the lower shelves. 

For tubes and parts I found covered aluminum baking pans at my local Ace Hardware store for $7
each.  They are the "Mirro" brand and are 13 inches long, 9 inches wide, and 3.25 inches deep. 
They stack very nicely on the top shelf and are easy to label using Avery Laser Jet labels.

With the shallow depth I can put about 50 6BA6 size boxed tubes and they are easy  to stack.  For
small parts I cut dividers out of cardboard boxes and use silicone rubber for glue so I can remove
or re-organize as needed.  

Some have mentioned having problems with condensation on their equipment in garages.  If you used
these shelves one could cover them with transparent builders plastic, place a 7 watt night light
on the bottom and the temperature would be high enough to prevent condensation without being too
hot for the equipment. 

Hope this might be helpful to someone,

Regards, Perrier



 
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