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    Old 02-19-2011, 06:11 AM
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    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.
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    Old 02-19-2011, 06:22 AM
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    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!
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    Old 02-19-2011, 06:25 AM
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    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.
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    Old 02-19-2011, 06:31 AM
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    Wow, those are heavy!
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    Old 02-19-2011, 06:33 AM
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    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.
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    is there sharp edges?
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    Old 02-19-2011, 06:44 AM
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    I'd be leery at 200lbs each once put they would stay put. And of course the rust problem with our humidity. good luck.
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    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
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    Old 02-19-2011, 10:33 AM
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    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.
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    Old 02-19-2011, 10:35 AM
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    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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