Storage suggestions required.

[Monkey Mark]

Storage in my garage come workshop is a huge issue. Down to two main reasons. First one is, it's a garage so also has other peoples stuff in aswell as a fridge, freezer and tumble drier. Secondly, I cant
help but keep things "just in case" or for upcoming ideas.
As a result, I have lots of small bits and pieces and my existing shelves just don't hack it. I want to put in some kitchen style cupboards but there simply isn't the room right now as the floor is covered in the stuff that won't fit on the shelves.

I'm looking for ideas to help on a budget. My main idea so far is to use the plastic storage boxes/tubs which are available in different depths but uniform length & width which may make it pretty simple and flexible.
I could probably reuse part of my shelves to do this (floor standing not wall mounted ones).

Any suggestions or ideas welcome as at the moment i can't use the space which is very very frustrating.

 

[finneyb]

HYLISS Shelving unit from IKEA http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categ ... age/10397/
£9.95. Thin metal but once you screw it back to the wall it really stiffens up. Obviously not for v heavy loads.

I have two one on the workbench, one of the floor

Brian

 

[Alexam]

A lot cheaper fitting the shelving units available from B & Q at around £21-£26 4 or 5 shelf. Check it out. Just screw them to the wall when you have sorted out where you want them....... Simples

 

[LancsRick]

Have a mooch around your local classifieds etc. I've got enough shelving to fill my garage and probably do another one - all full steel dexion that was sat in someone's back yard. Paid £60 for enough to keep me going for many years, just needed a coat of paint.

 

[DiscoStu]

I had to double check that I hadn't posted the original question.

Fridge Freezer - Check
Tumble drier - check

Plus lots of camping kit
Off-roading kit
4 bikes
And 7 20" wheels and tyres.

All in a single garage.

Storage is and issue but I have worked hard to get it sorted.

Firstly I've boarded off the roof space to stick stuff up there. I've racked out a wall and that is full of camping and off-road kit.

I've built two work benches. Both are quite tall (I'm tall so not a problem). The reason for the height was so I could fit a table saw, Vac and cyclone, and a router table underneath. These are all on castors so can be easily moved. I made the bench quite deep so on top I have the following: Belt / Disc sander, small planer thicknesser, CSMS, bandsaw, drill press. These are all slid back and I pull the tool forward that I want to use.

I have a tool chest with all my car tools in it. I then have my working bench which I put a MDF board behind and this then has all my hand tools on. Above that I have most of my battery tools and underneath the bench I have loads of trays for sandpaper, fixings etc. The other side of the garage I have my lathe and currently a RAS which is waiting for me to make a bench for it.

It's a question of looking and seeing space and making use of it. Here are some photos. Not sure if this helps?

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[Monkey Mark]

I had to double check that I hadn't posted the original .......

Yes, that certainly does help.
I also have a myriad of items from our caravan, winter wheels for both cars and my oldest son's stuff who is a mechanic so plenty of tools.

My garage has a pitched roof so I have thought of part boarding for storage but I'm a little dubious as to the weight limits for it.

I find it very frustrating as I've not been able to use most of my tools for the last year due to the state in there, but I made some progress over the weekend and I'm going to keep chipping at it.

 

[Lons]

Quart into pint pot comes to mind.

What about building a shed - a large one?

 

[Emanuel]

Storage in my garage come workshop is a huge issue. Down to two main reasons. First one is, it's a garage so also has other peoples stuff in aswell as a fridge, freezer and tumble drier. Secondly, I cant
help but keep things "just in case" or for upcoming ideas.
As a result, I have lots of small bits and pieces and my existing shelves just don't hack it. I want to put in some kitchen style cupboards but there simply isn't the room right now as the floor is covered in the stuff that won't fit on the shelves.

I'm looking for ideas to help on a budget. My main idea so far is to use the plastic storage boxes/tubs which are available in different depths but uniform length & width which may make it pretty simple and flexible.
I could probably reuse part of my shelves to do this (floor standing not wall mounted ones).

Any suggestions or ideas welcome as at the moment i can't use the space which is very very frustrating.

Get a shelving unit as others have recommended here and you'll be able to find a place for it.
It really depends on how much stuff you have. If you have a lot, then it can be quite expensive to get a unit (especially if it is new). Maybe you can find something on e-bay (second hand)?
if not, why not build some shelves on the walls of the garage yourself?

 

[Monkey Mark]

Quart into pint pot comes to mind.

What about building a shed - a large one?

I have thought about it, but there are other things to do first. Firstly finish my conservatory, then the paving, then enlarge front driveway.
My wife fancies a wood cabin style summer house thing in the garden. If I build one I'll make a section of that into my space.

 

[Monkey Mark]

Get a shelving unit as others have recommended here and you'll be able to find a place for it.
It really depends on how much stuff you have. If you have a lot, then it can be quite expensive to get a unit (especially if it is new). Maybe you can find something on e-bay (second hand)?
if not, why not build some shelves on the walls of the garage yourself?

There are some shelves but they are crap. I also have two shelving units i acquired from work but they could do with bei g altered as the gap between shelves is huge so its wasted space between.

Some little progress again last night. Once i make a little more room i can start re shelving. Going to look for some cheap kitchen units to make better use of the area where the tumbler/fridges are too. Don't need doors, just cheap units.

Any idea how to work out the loading limits for roof trusses?

 

[Emanuel]

Get a shelving unit as others have recommended here and you'll be able to find a place for it.
It really depends on how much stuff you have. If you have a lot, then it can be quite expensive to get a unit (especially if it is new). Maybe you can find something on e-bay (second hand)?
if not, why not build some shelves on the walls of the garage yourself?

There are some shelves but they are rubbish. I also have two shelving units i acquired from work but they could do with bei g altered as the gap between shelves is huge so its wasted space between.

Some little progress again last night. Once i make a little more room i can start re shelving. Going to look for some cheap kitchen units to make better use of the area where the tumbler/fridges are too. Don't need doors, just cheap units.

Any idea how to work out the loading limits for roof trusses?

What are they made of? timber or metal? The safest way would be to ask the man that built it and he might have an idea on the loading limits. Don't go overboard, anyway!

 

[Monkey Mark]

Get a shelving unit as others have recommended here and you'll be able to find a place for it.
It really depends on how much stuff you have. If you have a lot, then it can be quite expensive to get a unit (especially if it is new). Maybe you can find something on e-bay (second hand)?
if not, why not build some shelves on the walls of the garage yourself?

There are some shelves but they are rubbish. I also have two shelving units i acquired from work but they could do with bei g altered as the gap between shelves is huge so its wasted space between.

Some little progress again last night. Once i make a little more room i can start re shelving. Going to look for some cheap kitchen units to make better use of the area where the tumbler/fridges are too. Don't need doors, just cheap units.

Any idea how to work out the loading limits for roof trusses?

What are they made of? timber or metal? The safest way would be to ask the man that built it and he might have an idea on the loading limits. Don't go overboard, anyway!

They are made of timber. I moved into the housevwhen it was roughly 20 years old so asking the builder is out of the question.

 

[Emanuel]

it's difficult to get it right. it depends on the number of joints the roof trusses has, and so on. Found an article for you that explains this: http://timber-trusses.com/images/banner ... y_work.pdf

 

[No skills]

I have a similar problem to the op.
So far I have built a 8'x11' shed with shelving (full).
Boarded a small portion of the loft for storage (full).
Stuffed the house with junk (trying to reduce for harmonious reasons).
Given away stuff (no one wants it).
Thrown away stuff (lots and quite viciously).
Burnt stuff (yes).
Tried really hard not to collect or buy anything (failing badly).

And still my single garage is unusable as a workshop And now we might be selling up and moving...

 

[DiscoStu]

Now there's an opportunity for more tools! Whenever I'm given a project I explain that I can do it but I'll need a ....... (Whatever tool I fancy at the time). I think it started out as an honest thing but now my wife knows it's my reward for doing the work!

Going back to the space. I would certainly board some of your roof space and stick stuff up there. Maybe not heavy things like wheels but a lot of stuff can go up there. We have camping tables and chairs etc in ours.

Racking makes a huge difference. Firstly you'll be amazed and how much stuff goes on it, but also you can then get to stuff without other stuff being piled on top. Go for deep racking though as you won't notice how deep it is when it's up but you can double your storage compared to cheap narrow stuff. I think mine in 600mm deep and it is brilliant.


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[biskit]

DiscoStu :?: are you the same Disco Stu from Disco 3 forum :?:

 

[DiscoStu]

I'm just Stu on there! Are you talking Disco3 or Disco3Club either way I'm just Stu.

I assume you're the same Biskit!


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[biskit]

Ok Stu I am the same biskit. Stu what sort of dust collector do you have for the 63mil blast gates.?

 

[DiscoStu]

I have a cheap £50 Karcher we and dry vac, that's connected to a Dust Mite or Dust Deputy (I forget which). This then feeds up to my "dust centre" which then as you can see connects to all of the blast gates. Since that photo was taken I've added another feed off which goes over to the other side of the garage and that's in prep for my MFT style workbench.

I did originally have all the tools powered from a Slave/Master socket and the Vac plugged in as the slave. Therefore whenever you powered up a machine the Vac would come on. However that stopped working properly after a year and it's on a remote control now. The vac and cyclone work really well, it copes perfectly well with my planer thichnesser (which is only small).

I also have a long festool hose so I can use it with any handheld power tool.

Let me know if you want any photos.