Recommended storage for gear in your home

[ahsanford]

Unless a safe is 'Data Rated' the interior is designed to go up to 400 degrees which renders all electronics melted. Data rated safes are required to keep the internals no hotter than 120 degrees.

I've got a printer on one of these, gives lots of short drawers, http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/business/10711/ I've also got an older Ikea drawer setup that gives me 8 additional boxy drawers that seems to fit just about everything other than a great white prime.

I spotted that one, but (a) it's a little small for me and (b) "Drawer stops prevent the drawer from being pulled out too far" = less easy access to all of the available storage space. But you can't beat that IKEA price.

I'd like something like maybe 25% bigger with enough support to allow fully openable drawers -- then I might consider this.

- A

 

[ahsanford]

Also, someone linked me this:
http://www.stanleyvidmar.com/

This looks like industrial scale shelving built for manufacturing purposes. Of their pre-configured ones here:
http://www.stanleyvidmar.com/products/cabinets/preconfigured-cabinets/standard-bench-height-model-175

I flagged a smaller one, the five drawer SCU1023AL as a potential candidate. Seems mechanically overkill for my need so I am bracing for a comically expensive quote.

So many options -- who knew?!

- A

SCU1023AL = $1550 at http://www.drillspot.com/products/318064/Stanley_Vidmar_SCU1023AL_Stand_Alone_Workbench_Cabinet

Pass (not surprised at all). I'd rather spend $250 on this and buy another L lens.

- A

 

[ScubaX]

How about this idea:

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/253161-camera-gear-storage-cabinet.html

 

[ahsanford]

How about this idea:

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/253161-camera-gear-storage-cabinet.html

Brilliantly hidden, but unnecessarily inefficient for space and one step too many (those outside doors) to get at the gear. I think I'm really fixated on a multi-drawer filing cabinet or tool box.

I will forward that to a friend, though -- he's been meaning to do just what you've shown.

- A

 

[ahsanford]

An update on my hunt. Looking for 4-6" drawer depth was leading me down a custom industrial cabinet pathway, which is the road to financial ruin.

Then I had an epiphany. CD and DVD storage cabinets would be perfect (provided they hit my other specs, have pull-out drawers, etc.).

This led to some very nice (but admittedly expensive) options:

Thanks to Rexbot, I found this: http://www.can-am.ca/CD-storage-DVD-storage.htm
(4-drawer is about the right height)

And a slightly smaller footprint for a lot less I found this: http://thevideostoreshopper.com/THE%20ULTIMATE%20STORAGE%20CABINET%20-%202%20DRAWER%20STORAGE%20CABINET
(I would stack up two of these, they can be bolted together)

Comparing $249 for a husky tool cabinet to the second option above (at $500) are the price points and proximity to ideal specs that I am looking for. I am getting closer to making a decision...

- A

 

[ahsanford]

I ended up going with two of these:
http://thevideostoreshopper.com/THE%20ULTIMATE%20STORAGE%20CABINET%20-%202%20DRAWER%20STORAGE%20CABINET

So it's foam time now!

I'm of two minds with this, and I'd like everyone's thoughts:

1) I love camera bags' modular divider systems as I can rearrange things easily. Foaming and velcro-ing four 34" x 20" trays will take serious time. I've seen rectangular foam inserts for satchel bags, but nothing this big -- Is anyone aware of a shortcut or pre-set kit that might help?

2) I also have seen folks get Pick n Pluck foam (http://www.caseclub.com/pick-and-pluck-foam.htm?gclid=CObYgIXO4L4CFQdgfgod5igADg) to build specialized cutouts that tightly hug gear. As impressive as this looks, I don't think I need that level of protection. I'm worried that Pick n Pluck is a one-time deal and I often like to rearrange the organization of my gear. But talk me down -- has anyone used it? What has your experience been?

Also, I was thinking a relatively thin (1/4") neoprene/foam mat on the floor of each tray. (The real threat to the gear is side to side motion with a jarring opening or closing, right?) Can people recommend a good material for this?

Thanks!
A

 

[mrzero]

1) I love camera bags' modular divider systems as I can rearrange things easily. Foaming and velcro-ing four 34" x 20" trays will take serious time. I've seen rectangular foam inserts for satchel bags, but nothing this big -- Is anyone aware of a shortcut or pre-set kit that might help?

I got a divider bag by Vanguard for my home storage. http://amzn.com/B003G2YZMS You could probably fold the top flap back and under if you want to leave them open for easy access.

 

[ahsanford]

1) I love camera bags' modular divider systems as I can rearrange things easily. Foaming and velcro-ing four 34" x 20" trays will take serious time. I've seen rectangular foam inserts for satchel bags, but nothing this big -- Is anyone aware of a shortcut or pre-set kit that might help?

I got a divider bag by Vanguard for my home storage. http://amzn.com/B003G2YZMS You could probably fold the top flap back and under if you want to leave them open for easy access.

Good thinking. I don't want to waste space, though. I'm going to hunt around and see what odd size combinations I can cobble together to fill a shelf with.

- A

 

[AcutancePhotography]

I purchased some Barrister Bookcases and use that for my storage. I like the glass front doors. All you have to do is lay a clean towel on each shelf and Bob's your uncle.

 

[IgotGASbadDude]

Sad, but my GAS has made me purchase so much equipment (cameras, headphones, computer stuff, etc.) I just broke down and purchased this: ;D

http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/204238960?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=204238960&R=204238960

 

[ahsanford]

Sad, but my GAS has made me purchase so much equipment (cameras, headphones, computer stuff, etc.) I just broke down and purchased this: ;D

http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/204238960?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=204238960&R=204238960

I hear ya. That's why I got something that is for 2x the size of my current gear.

- A

 

[mrzero]

Sad, but my GAS has made me purchase so much equipment (cameras, headphones, computer stuff, etc.) I just broke down and purchased this: ;D

http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/204238960?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=204238960&R=204238960

How sturdy and theft-resistant is it? It looks beautiful and like a great amount of space for the price.

 

[IgotGASbadDude]

Sad, but my GAS has made me purchase so much equipment (cameras, headphones, computer stuff, etc.) I just broke down and purchased this: ;D

http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/204238960?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=204238960&R=204238960

How sturdy and theft-resistant is it? It looks beautiful and like a great amount of space for the price.

It is very sturdy! Very solid. Not so theft-resistant. It does have a lock and key but the doors stay shut based on magnets. They don't latch into the frame in the center. A crowbar and 10 seconds and you're in . . .

 

[dlleno]

Sad, but my GAS has made me purchase so much equipment (cameras, headphones, computer stuff, etc.) I just broke down and purchased this: ;D

http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/204238960?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=204238960&R=204238960

I have a pair of these in my garage. IgotGASbadDude is right -- they provide good storage, but no security whatsoever