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Bear in mind I have a friend in the construction business
who would let me have 2x4s and plywood strips if I want to
pursue the do-it-yourself route.
QUESTION:Can offer tips on my book storage problem? I have several
thousand books currently packed in the 12x12x18 boxes that
reams of paper come in, and I need to store these boxes in
a rental facility for a few months while I sort them.
Can you suggest a sturdy, efficient and economical
way to store the boxes? I have several gray metal
steel shelving units (18dx36w) and they serve the purpose
well, but (a) they're a bit expensive, and (b) they're
tricky to move.
Should I just stick with the metal units, or do you have
some other suggestion? The unit is 10x22 ft. with a 9 ft.
ceiling, and I'd like to fit as many boxes as possible in,
leaving a small area for sorting.
Bear in mind I have a friend in the construction business
who would let me have 2x4s and plywood strips if I want to
pursue the do-it-yourself route. But portability is an
issue too, so I don't want to wind up with a wall-length
wood-and-nails creation that I can't move!
ANSWER: -If you have a friend who will "give" you 2x4's and plywood, i would
definitely build it yourself and save the money you'd spend on either buying
materials or pre-man. shelves.
As far as portability, you can build them in 6ft or 8 ft lengths so you can
move them later - or if you get the materials for free, why would you worry
about throwing it away?
I guess it depends on what your long-range plan is for the bookshelves.
-Q: Can offer tips on my book storage problem? I have several
thousand books currently packed in the 12x12x18 boxes that
reams of paper come in, and I need to store these boxes in
a rental facility for a few months while I sort them.
A: A word of caution, the cardboard boxes that reams of paper will not support
weight if they are not completely filled. An earlier suggestion of metal
rack is good, but expexnsive. If you can support the ends with full boxes
and add a piece of 2x6 for additional height you could bridge between with a
makeshift shelf
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