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JUNEC 02-19-2011 06:11 AM

My fabric

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/gms/2222737991.html

Saw these on Craig's List - they are metal - Approx 6' X 3' X
18" deep - they are from a hospital - have not seen them. Was told they weigh approx 200 lbs - the man wants $50 each - the cubbies are approx 6" wide

Do you time these would work?

Decided to ask you what you thought before I showed them to DH - who at the moment is playing golf.

jaciqltznok 02-19-2011 06:22 AM


Originally Posted by JUNEC
My fabric

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/gms/2222737991.html

Saw these on Craig's List - they are metal - Approx 6' X 3' X
18" deep - they are from a hospital - have not seen them. Was told they weigh approx 200 lbs - the man wants $50 each - the cubbies are approx 6" wide

Do you time these would work?

Decided to ask you what you thought before I showed them to DH - who at the moment is playing golf.

I would be leery of metal, any moisture and here comes the rust...
but they are cool!

trif 02-19-2011 06:25 AM

Personally I would prefer something that was not a heavy metal, 200lbs each! Also you may want to check bookcases at ikea on-line at least to get pricing, I'm not sure if that's a deal or not, if you want metal and have someone to move them for you then it would work. I can't get past the 200 lbs each thing! I will be watching to see what others think. Good luck deciding.

Schoolmarm 02-19-2011 06:31 AM

Wow, those are heavy!

quilter in the making 02-19-2011 06:33 AM

The compartments look a little narrower than what I'd like for storage and I'd be very wary of metal also. Good luck finding the right storage.

sandyo 02-19-2011 06:37 AM

is there sharp edges?

grammy17 02-19-2011 06:44 AM

I'd be leery at 200lbs each once put they would stay put. And of course the rust problem with our humidity. good luck.

BillieJ 02-19-2011 06:45 AM

Best thing I've found is the Sterlite 4 drawer cabinets sold at Walmart or Target here. All plastic nice deep drawers, can stack them. Two or four put together with a covered piece of fiber board makes a great storage and ironing or cutting table. Run $50 to 55 each. Check it out. BJ

JUNEC 02-19-2011 10:33 AM

I think you are right about metal - especially in Florida - Humidity and metal don't mix.

I really haven't seen them, I saw the ad on Craigslist and called to get some info. Thought I would ask my friendly experts what you thought before I showed them to DH.

JUNEC 02-19-2011 10:35 AM


Originally Posted by BillieJ
Best thing I've found is the Sterlite 4 drawer cabinets sold at Walmart or Target here. All plastic nice deep drawers, can stack them. Two or four put together with a covered piece of fiber board makes a great storage and ironing or cutting table. Run $50 to 55 each. Check it out. BJ

That's a good idea. I have several sheets of plywood and some other type of wood, can't remember what it is called, which would make a great top


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