Budget storage

[joz Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close joz]

G'day all, here's a cheap method for creating a storage area.

The legs are computer floor stands with a custom-wood platform. The legs and platform are tied down with 6mm rod replacing the anchor bolts. The legs are tensioned by hand. The whole thing can be removed /installed in 10 mins. The platform has a support in the center also. Wouldn’t cost more than $50 I only bought the custom-wood ($30) had the other stuff. I have two 35 ltr containers below one for tools etc and one for the wine. The height is around 200mm



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[Johnk Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Johnk]

Re: Budget storage

Works well joz. I wish I had known about the computer floor stands. I built something similar a couple of years ago in my old 90 series but used 50x50 wooden posts. Got me around Australia and was still going strong. Are the computer stands easily obtained?

[joz Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close joz]

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Hi, just about all new commercial buildings now have computer floors. I'm sure most computer companies would know where to get them . Do a search in your area for "computer floor systems" that will give you some idea.

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Re: Budget storage

G'day all, here's a cheap method for creating a storage area.

The legs are computer floor stands with a custom-wood platform. The legs and platform are tied down with 6mm rod replacing the anchor bolts. The legs are tensioned by hand. The whole thing can be removed /installed in 10 mins. The platform has a support in the center also. Wouldn’t cost more than $50 I only bought the custom-wood ($30) had the other stuff. I have two 35 ltr containers below one for tools etc and one for the wine. The height is around 200mm



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G'day joz,

Did you use the anchor points that the rear seats secure to when they are folded down for use.

Top idea, would love to see a photo of the way you anchored it.

Cheers,
Budgie

[joz Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close joz]

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My car is an optioned up standard and doesn't have 3rd row seats. I removed the four tie down anchor points and replaced the bolts with threaded rod. Photo no 3
shows the tie down point on the right hand side in the normal position albeit on top of the platform.

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My car is an optioned up standard and doesn't have 3rd row seats. I removed the four tie down anchor points and replaced the bolts with threaded rod. Photo no 3
shows the tie down point on the right hand side in the normal position albeit on top of the platform.

Cool,

I guess if you have the 3rd row you could use that as a securing point.

Great idea joz.

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No need to the 4 anchor points are all that's needed.