01-12-2010, 03:08 PM
I have my "layout" on heavy-duty metal garage shelving I bought from Lowes. I believe I paid about $60 per unit, and each unit gives me two four-foot stands for my layout; I have four stands up in all, and my layout is a 12'x4' L.
By far the best benefit of having this setup is the minimal construction required - just a rubber mallet and some patience. Also, living in an apartment, the additional storage of the shelves below is priceless - I can keep all of my hobby stuff on them and out of the way. Also, the shelves are adjustable so I can fit almost anything under the layout. Plus when I move to a more permanent location I can relegate these shelves to storage duty in the garage, so for me it was a sound investment.
Cost is the obvious downfall of this setup though. The metal feet of the shelves also tend to indent/crease the carpet, so I put strips of wood underneath them to distribute the weight a little better.
Just some of my experience with shelving units.
- Dan
By far the best benefit of having this setup is the minimal construction required - just a rubber mallet and some patience. Also, living in an apartment, the additional storage of the shelves below is priceless - I can keep all of my hobby stuff on them and out of the way. Also, the shelves are adjustable so I can fit almost anything under the layout. Plus when I move to a more permanent location I can relegate these shelves to storage duty in the garage, so for me it was a sound investment.
Cost is the obvious downfall of this setup though. The metal feet of the shelves also tend to indent/crease the carpet, so I put strips of wood underneath them to distribute the weight a little better.
Just some of my experience with shelving units.
- Dan