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02-19-2011, 12:57 PM

#11

carhop

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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

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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!

i agree with what she said

02-19-2011, 01:24 PM

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abdconsultant

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Book cases in white laminate would be best.

02-19-2011, 01:50 PM

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CraftyGardenMom

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I agree with most of the comments here - they are really heavy and not too sure how the long-term effects of metal would have on your fabric. I just organized my new quilt studio and got the IKEA Expedit bookcase and LOOOVE it. Below is a picture of theirs, and one of mine with my fabric in it.

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02-19-2011, 04:10 PM

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jojosnana

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Wow the IKEA one looks perfect..

02-19-2011, 04:15 PM

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QuiltingGrannie

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I'm going to agree with "no".
They are a bit too heavy if you ever want to move them around. The metal may rust. And the size of the cubby holes just don't sound good to me.

02-19-2011, 06:51 PM

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weezie

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I say, too heavy, too awkward and probably zero re-sale value.

02-20-2011, 05:19 AM

#17

quiltmaker

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I would think that 6" cubby hole across would be too small for fabrics unless you put them on a board device of some sort so they would stand upright. Plus the humidity factor in Florida might or might not be a problem for you depending on how you keep the heating/cooling system in your home.

As for the weight I am not sure as the pressboard sometimes weighs as much if not more than metal or wood. I could be wrong but as I don't have any pressboard I don't know for sure but have friends that have them and they are a bugger to move also. Many of the ladies here have them and absolutely love them.