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  1. Caster Sketch

    Caster Sketch

    Sketch of caster mount for bottom of hinged sheet goods storage
  2. K

    Sheet Goods 'Cut Layout'

    I might be dreaming but there's got to be some free software out there that lets me view a 4' x 8' sheet and lay out the best cuts for the project I'm building. I use Sketchup and their plugin 'Cutlist' but I'd like to be able to figure the best cuts a sheet. I can develop my own system but why...
  3. Glennbear

    sheet goods /clamp cart

    Today I completed a combination cart , the original plan was in ShopNotes but I modified it to accomodate clamps also . It is 96" long by 32" wide made of plywood and 2x4 lumber with 3/4 PVC pipe as dividers. I notched some perforated angle to hold the clamps.
  4. rick7938

    Unusual Source for Sheet Goods

    Don't laugh when I tell you where I got some of the nicest stuff for making shop jigs, auxillary fences, etc. A friend of mine who remodels office buildings got tired of my asking him to get me some good plywood from some of his jobs to make jigs in my shop. One day he dropped off a couple of...
  5. Arguseyed

    Table Saw - Cutting Sheet Goods Safely

    Question #2: What is the max. size of a piece of plywood or other sheet good most of you feel comfortable cutting on a table saw? I know most of you can probably handle full sheets with no problem. But for someone who does not yet own a table saw and has limited experience using one, I'm...
  6. P

    Cutting Sheet goods

    I got a deal on some 5X9 melemine panels that I will be building several kitchenetts for a hotel with, As usual I can't decide on the best method for cutting the panels. :BangHead: My question is, how do most small shop operators cut large panels? Seems I try a different method each time I...
  7. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Completed roller frame with six rollers ready to be installed.
  8. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    The rollers I used for this project came from HF. They were sold as outfeed rollers and originally had a "U" shaped bracket. I made new mounting brackets by boring a hole in the center of 4" mounting straps found at the BORG.
  9. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    I used a forstner bit to bore a recess to accept the axle of the rollers.
  10. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Top of rollers were left slightly proud of the framing members.
  11. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Roller frame mounted to the floor with concrete screws,
  12. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    1/2" OSB added to inside wall of cabinet bought out flush with the rollers.
  13. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Inside look at cabinet with the top framed out.
  14. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    The completed roller frame was mounted securely to the floor with concrete screws.
  15. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    The inside wall of the cabinet was framed in place to furr out the inside of the cabinet to the edge of the rollers.
  16. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    1/2" OSB was applied to the inside of the cabinet wall to profide a smooth surface with no obstructions when sliding sheet goods in or out.
  17. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Inside of outer cabinet frame is covered with scrap OSB to provide a smooth surface when sliding sheet goods in and out.
  18. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Cabinet easily stores a fair amount of sheet goods. The rollers make it easy to insert or take out sheets as needed.
  19. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    3/8" beaded ply and MDF couner top gives the cabinet a finished look with plenty of space to store junk on top.
  20. Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Storage Cabinet for 4x8 Sheet Goods.

    Completed cabinet covered with 3/8" beaded ply to match the walls. Counter top is roughly 16" x 108"

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