Near disaster and questions on finds - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

31 Jul 1998


Here's how I store my "stuff":  I keep my collection in my basement, so I
have made shelves out of cement blocks and 2x4's (like the outdoor flower
displays at WalMart), and then I put 1/2" plywood on top of the 2x4's and
screw it down with drywall screws.
If you feel that you need extra strength, you can lay the 2x4's on edge,
and then screw the plywood on.  Yes, this method may be a bit heavy, but
how often are you going to move them?
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         -Jason
(roblwill(a)usaor.net)
   ICQ#-1730318

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  From: Charles E. Fox &lt;foxvideo(a)wincom.net&gt;
 To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
&lt;classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu&gt;
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  Subject: Re: Near disaster and questions on finds 
 Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 8:34 AM
 
 At 04:25 PM 7/29/98 -0700, you wrote:
 >The other day I was mucking around in the room I store most (some,
 >according to my girlfriend 8^) of my collection, and all of a sudden one of
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  >the shelves holding a bunch of Toshibas,
collapsed.  Luckily, I was there
...
  >and was able to keep them from crashing to the
floor, but still...  
 >
 >Upon closer inspection, it looks like the shelf with (some of) the GRiD's
...
  >is about ready to go as well.  These are those
metal shelves you get at
 >Target for $8 on sale.
 >
 >So, I guess my question is, how to others store their collection?  Keep in
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  >mind that I'm in San Francisco, and that
Earthquakes are an issue.  Thanks!
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