Sweater box rack system

Darren179 · 01-03-05, 02:40 AM

I am going to be building a sweater box rack system and am looking to have it as light as possible. Does anyone have any light weight rack systems plans they could recommend. The only ones I found on the internet cost 29.99 for the cd on how to make it. I plan to be using a lid on system with underbelly head prefered.

Thanks, Darren.

Slannesh · 01-03-05, 02:49 AM

If weight is a concern i'd suggest getting one of those modular wire shelf sets from Home Depot. Much lighter than Melamine but they'll be more expensive.

Don't bother with a 30 dollar CD that tells you how to build what's basically a shelving unit. Spend the money on materials instead

Melamine is what most people make their racks out of

1) because it's cheap

2) it's relatively durable and water resistant.

But be warned... it's REALLY heavy.

Darren179 · 01-03-05, 06:02 AM

Thats the whole idea about it. Money is not as much of an issue as weight. Its going to be moved from time time as new carpeting and paint are expected this spring.

bighillreptiles · 01-03-05, 07:39 AM

you can bild your rack out of 2' x8' the hole thing will cost no more than fifty bucks for the wood and hardwere that will give you three shelves

;Paul Bighill Reptiles

Edwin · 01-03-05, 10:54 AM

Here are some plans for building a rack system:

http://www.finegtps.com/Racks.htm

Darren179 · 01-03-05, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the help guys. Defintly some things to consider.

peterm15 · 01-03-05, 08:55 PM

oh i just thought of this.. i was at home hardware or depo... well a hard ware store... they have these metal shelves that would probably work... there pretty light... and a seen a beardy cage made out of them the other day