Paul K. Johnson
05-31-2017, 8:40 PM
I have gathered most of the chemicals in my home and am building a largish cabinet to store them all in one place. The only things that won't go in it will be stuff that is more convenient where it's used (dish soap, laundry soap, etc.).
Not everything is going to fit so I've prioritized what has to go in it.
1) Model airplane fuel.
2) Paints and solvents.
3) Harsh chemicals (acids, etc.) I've heard acid can make things in the vicinity corrode no matter how well it's sealed so I may not include these. I have some 99% stuff that's really nasty.
4) Oils and waxes.
5) All other paint stuff (airbrushes, brushes, etc.)
6) Cleaning products. (If they don't fit that's fine because they're all under sinks where I won't use that space for anything else anyway).
7) Other finishing items (tack rags, paint strainers, etc.)
Now the shelves will not be adjustable because frankly, I just don't want to mess with it. They'll be fairly far apart to store gallon jugs and cans. The first shelf from the bottom will be spaced so I can put 5-gallon cans on the floor. I only have a couple of them but I have some other large items that will go there with them.
Now to the point. Because of the shelf spacing and the fact I have way more small cans (quarts, waxes, etc.) than anything else, I plan to build the doors about 7-10" thick with shelves more closely spaced for as much of the small stuff as I can fit on them.
I expect fully loaded they'll be in the 200 lb range (each door).
The frame is 2x material that will be fully lined on the inside with 1/2" or 3/4" plywood. I think the 1/2" will be fine. I'll have six casters on it so I can roll it. I doubt the assembled cabinet will fit through a doorway so the cabinet doors will need to be removed if I ever want to move it.
Do you think that standard hinges used for solid core doors will be strong enough? I'll be using the longest bolts I can.
If so then how many per door? I'm thinking 3 is enough but 4 would make me feel better.
Oh yeah - it has two doors.
Thanks,
- Paul
By the way, this project opened up tons of space in my shop. I was tired of my tools sitting out collecting dust but had no place to put them. I now have a three drawer cabinet that had nothing but paint in that's available and a very large shelf. Plus all the wax and oil that I don't use often that was sitting on various counters in the shop. It's all in my kitchen now awaiting their new home. :)
I still can't figure out why I'm single. I'd think women would love having the kitchen table covered with gallons of model airplane fuel. ???
Not everything is going to fit so I've prioritized what has to go in it.
1) Model airplane fuel.
2) Paints and solvents.
3) Harsh chemicals (acids, etc.) I've heard acid can make things in the vicinity corrode no matter how well it's sealed so I may not include these. I have some 99% stuff that's really nasty.
4) Oils and waxes.
5) All other paint stuff (airbrushes, brushes, etc.)
6) Cleaning products. (If they don't fit that's fine because they're all under sinks where I won't use that space for anything else anyway).
7) Other finishing items (tack rags, paint strainers, etc.)
Now the shelves will not be adjustable because frankly, I just don't want to mess with it. They'll be fairly far apart to store gallon jugs and cans. The first shelf from the bottom will be spaced so I can put 5-gallon cans on the floor. I only have a couple of them but I have some other large items that will go there with them.
Now to the point. Because of the shelf spacing and the fact I have way more small cans (quarts, waxes, etc.) than anything else, I plan to build the doors about 7-10" thick with shelves more closely spaced for as much of the small stuff as I can fit on them.
I expect fully loaded they'll be in the 200 lb range (each door).
The frame is 2x material that will be fully lined on the inside with 1/2" or 3/4" plywood. I think the 1/2" will be fine. I'll have six casters on it so I can roll it. I doubt the assembled cabinet will fit through a doorway so the cabinet doors will need to be removed if I ever want to move it.
Do you think that standard hinges used for solid core doors will be strong enough? I'll be using the longest bolts I can.
If so then how many per door? I'm thinking 3 is enough but 4 would make me feel better.
Oh yeah - it has two doors.
Thanks,
- Paul
By the way, this project opened up tons of space in my shop. I was tired of my tools sitting out collecting dust but had no place to put them. I now have a three drawer cabinet that had nothing but paint in that's available and a very large shelf. Plus all the wax and oil that I don't use often that was sitting on various counters in the shop. It's all in my kitchen now awaiting their new home. :)
I still can't figure out why I'm single. I'd think women would love having the kitchen table covered with gallons of model airplane fuel. ???