lewisc Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Thinking of a trolley to hold and store full size and cut sheets. I've got the room to move around. Is it ideal to keep them stored flat or upright? Pictures would be welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted June 17, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Sorry, I tend to store all my sheet goods at the lumber yard. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Full sheets get stored flat. Especially the A-1 and B-2 grade fine veneered sheets. I store Baltic on edge just due to the lack of a 5x5 spot to store it flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Stored flat is the best for sure..I stand on edge because its easier to get on the tablesaw alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 I have no choice but to store it vertically. I tried not to lean it but keep it dead vertical. No room for horizontal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Full/partial sheets are stored vertically simply leaning against the wall with the widest edge resting on scrap softwood bearers on the floor. I only have a few in stock at any time and the lumber yard store the rest (just like Ross). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted June 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Thanks for your input. It would be nice to order as needed but I order for a school. It's easier/cheaper for us to order multiple sheets at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 On a visit to a pro-shop I noticed a sign warning of a fine for anyone storing plywood directly onto the concrete floor. since then I always make sure there is something between my plywood and the garage floor. I try not to keep any around for very long, but I go vertical when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestor Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 I built this one. Made the base a couple of inches deeper. http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-plans/shop-organization/roll-around-plywood-sheet-cart It's stable but it racks a bit if you try to swing it around by grabbing a top corner. Quick and simple. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I tried the cart thing, but it took up a lot of space and wasn't very stable when loaded up with several sheets. If you go this way, make sure you use casters that will handle the weight - sheet goods weigh 50-100lbs per sheet. Be sure to include the wood you make it out of in your calculations. When picking castors, make sure that they won't deform when left in one place. I would use steel if I were to do it again. I used black rubber wheels the first time and they flattened from the load. I gave up on the cart and the huge amount of floor apace it chewed up and went with a vertical rack. It has a 3' x 4' footprint, can be loaded with more than a dozen sheets and has room for partial sheets. Easier to access too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanPatterson Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Just like Robby I built a cart large enough to store full 4x8 sheets. In use it was too heavy and large to move. I tore it down and built a vertical storage area and I am much happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 One advantage to vertical storage is the ability to select any sheet. My horizontal stack has to get shuffled to reach something other than the top sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Something to add: if you go with vertical storage, be careful where you locate your lights.....??? Anybody know a good source for fluorescent tubes....(I'm actually converting to plastic tube LED's soon and moving that fixture). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 8 hours ago, Robby W said: Something to add: if you go with vertical storage, be careful where you locate your lights.....??? Anybody know a good source for fluorescent tubes....(I'm actually converting to plastic tube LED's soon and moving that fixture). True words. Wire guards are your friend. I've had numerous occasions to be glad I put them on my lights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Yeah. I hung the lights before I built the rack, then didn't bother to move the fixture. I haven't really broken any tubes, but it is a pain to maneuver a full sheet of stock around it. At the time, it seemed like the place to put it. The fixture will be moved during my next reorganization, which is coming as soon as I finish the bookcase build that never ends. Just thought I would toss up the caution so others could avoid the mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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