woodmang Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 I got this for free at an auction a few years back and it has been collecting dust / taking up space in my shop ever since. I thought it was kind of cool and had plans to remake the bottoms of the shelves in hardboard to use them for light storage of some kind (the drawers are on slides). I doubt it could hold much weight. Any ideas what this could be used for in a woodshop, or should I just get rid of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Cans of finish, fasteners, sandpaper, sawdust? Personally I like the cans of finish idea, but mostly cause mine is scattered all over the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmang Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Cans of finish, fasteners, sandpaper, sawdust? Personally I like the cans of finish idea, but mostly cause mine is scattered all over the shop. Collin, good idea, however I would worry about the weight of all that. These drawers / the frame is pretty flimsy as it used to hold cigarettes for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hmm, a piece of plywood screwed to the bottom of the shelves would fix that, and maybe some 45* brackets for the top and bottom to stiffen things up? Of course you could haul it off for scrap, I can't tell you how many things I pulled out of my workshop and scrapped because they took up to much room and I had no use for them, a few bigger items I sold but a lot of the flimsy sheet metal shelves went to the scrap yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 I would use it to fill my garbage bin. Looks pretty flimsy. You could build something from scratch much stronger and built to suit your exact needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 I wouldn't have much use for it either -shop space is valuable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmang Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 I would use it to fill my garbage bin. Looks pretty flimsy. You could build something from scratch much stronger and built to suit your exact needs. I wouldn't have much use for it either -shop space is valuable! I'm starting to lean that way. I could save the light up protion and build it into something else...then again I could just build a slimmer version of that too.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 target practice with my Colt officers 45 ACP, then Remington 870 12 gauge till it's dead, then burn pile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrodk Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Clean it good, make a new picture and put it on Craigslist. Take the money and buy a sheet of 3/4 ply and you are on your way to a nice storage unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 With the small footprint it commands, I would keep it and use it. Finishing supplies, clean rag box, safety gear, fire extinguisher. . I'm sure I could fill it easily with stuff I don't need at arms width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weithman5 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 clean it. build a door. and turn it in to a meat smoker that or an anchor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 clean it. build a door. and turn it in to a meat smoker that or an anchor mmm... Smoked meat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrodk Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I love the varied responses from this group. Someone will validate your idea and someone else will hate it. Every one of us has a different perspective but what is really cool are the ones who think outside the box and throw out crazy ideas like a smoker. So... I gathered that you like the lighted advertising part of the cabinet. That's probably what made you buy it in the first place. How about using it for a display cabinet? A little paint and maybe some wood trim and it would look pretty good in a rec room or a man cave displaying just about anything. But I can't stop thinking about some good smoked brisket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Combined Battery charging station and forstner/router/drill bits storage. Or just keep the sliding hardware, trash the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmang Posted June 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 target practice with my Colt officers 45 ACP, then Remington 870 12 gauge till it's dead, then burn pile It would be good for that, nice and tall! Clean it good, make a new picture and put it on Craigslist. Take the money and buy a sheet of 3/4 ply and you are on your way to a nice storage unit. I wondered if there would be a market for it there or not...good suggestion! With the small footprint it commands, I would keep it and use it. Finishing supplies, clean rag box, safety gear, fire extinguisher. . I'm sure I could fill it easily with stuff I don't need at arms width. That was my thought as well. It could most likely handle light stuff, supplies are a good idea! clean it. build a door. and turn it in to a meat smoker that or an anchor Seems a bit flamable for that, one time use I would presume! mmmm Smoked meat! mmm... Smoked meat Agreed! I love the varied responses from this group. Someone will validate your idea and someone else will hate it. Every one of us has a different perspective but what is really cool are the ones who think outside the box and throw out crazy ideas like a smoker. So... I gathered that you like the lighted advertising part of the cabinet. That's probably what made you buy it in the first place. How about using it for a display cabinet? A little paint and maybe some wood trim and it would look pretty good in a rec room or a man cave displaying just about anything. But I can't stop thinking about some good smoked brisket... That's why I come here You just never know what you will find! That's not a bad idea, the display cabinet...it is lighted after all! Combined Battery charging station and forstner/router/drill bits storage. Or just keep the sliding hardware, trash the rest. I had thought about that as well, just keeping the hardware. Thanks for the suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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