[TheForge] Steel Storage

[Mike Linn]

I went and bought $350 worth of new steel today and finally decided that I 
need to come up with some method of storage for the 6 to 20ft sticks.

Because of a tree Ive only got a 20 x 10 space next to my shop where Im 
planning on building a lean-to extension to protect my investment. Steel is 
getting expensive and besides I get tired of having to wire brush 
everything before use.

Im looking for any ideas ya'll might have concerning steel storage. I've 
got everything from  1/8" round to 4X4 sq tubing and everything in between. 
Im hoping one of you has an idea that will make me slap my forehead and say 
"why didnt I think of that".

I've got a good little system for cut-offs.
Anything under 1ft goes in a box under the band saw.
Pieces 1ft to 3ft go on the floor crossways under the layout table.
Items 3ft+ to 6ft go on hangers I welded to the underside of the layout 
table frame, running long ways above the pieces on the floor.
Anything over 6ft go outside..

Any suggestions on designs for this outside steel storage.
Id like to be able to find pieces fairly easily, have the ability to 
segregate the various shapes, and keep it up off the ground.


mike


            Mike Linn
      Artist Blacksmith
          McCalla, AL
        AFC Webmaster
http://afc.abana-chapter.com

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