[TheForge] Steel Storage

[Washington, Aubrey O.]

Mike,
I assume you have already considered all of the overhead options inside your shop.  My old shop had sturdy rafters that held a lot of stock.  But my new shop has no rafters, so I installed racks about 7' up along one wall.  I'm just a hobbyist so I don't keep a large supply on hand.  But, for ease of transportation and storage I generally cut 20' sticks in half.  For the stuff I make I have never needed more than 10' in one piece.  YMMV.
 
Aubrey

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From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Mike Linn
Sent: Tue 12/20/2005 5:38 PM
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Subject: [TheForge] Steel Storage



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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