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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: dealy663 on July 13, 2009, 12:27:25 am

Title: Print storage options
Post by: dealy663 on July 13, 2009, 12:27:25 am

Hi Guys

We're just finishing up the construction of a new office/studio add on. I'm having a desk custom made that will be used for computers, printers and a work area. Underneath the desk I'm going to need some storage for prints. Currently my biggest prints are 17x22, but I intend to get a 24" roll printer next year. Up 'till now I've kept everything in storage boxes. But that is kinda sucky when trying to find something that is underneath a stack of prints and paper.

So I'm thinking of those 5 drawer 2" high steel flat file cabinets. Well I just priced them and was kinda shocked. So I was wondering if there are any other options that I haven't thought of yet.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks, Derek

Title: Print storage options
Post by: felix5616 on July 13, 2009, 10:10:27 am

Quote from: dealy663

Hi Guys

We're just finishing up the construction of a new office/studio add on. I'm having a desk custom made that will be used for computers, printers and a work area. Underneath the desk I'm going to need some storage for prints. Currently my biggest prints are 17x22, but I intend to get a 24" roll printer next year. Up 'till now I've kept everything in storage boxes. But that is kinda sucky when trying to find something that is underneath a stack of prints and paper.

So I'm thinking of those 5 drawer 2" high steel flat file cabinets. Well I just priced them and was kinda shocked. So I was wondering if there are any other options that I haven't thought of yet.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks, Derek

I purchased my flat files used for $200. Then i set them on a platform with wheels for easy mobility. Check craigslist in your area.

Title: Print storage options
Post by: Peter Mellis on July 13, 2009, 02:17:23 pm

Flat file drawers are very pricey, unless you can find used ones. You might try looking for people that supply used office furniture. Another option is to build a box/cabinet that has adjustable shelves large enough to hold different size storage boxes like the ones from Light Impressions. Not nearly as convenient as the drawers, but probably cheaper.

Title: Print storage options
Post by: dgberg on July 13, 2009, 08:07:37 pm

I built this in our cabinetry shop. drawers for canvas and paper prints. Paper cutter on the bottom pullout. Room for canvas rolls and plenty of drawer space. The wood is ambrosia maple(Otherwise known as wormy maple)

Title: Print storage options
Post by: datro on July 13, 2009, 09:47:36 pm

I've been considering this as an alternative to the expensive metal drawers:
stacking trays (http://www.dickblick.com/products/safco-giant-stacking-trays)

With this setup you could use existing boxes to hold the prints and get to each individual box easily.

Title: Print storage options
Post by: Wayne Fox on July 13, 2009, 11:09:10 pm

Quote from: datro

I've been considering this as an alternative to the expensive metal drawers:
stacking trays (http://www.dickblick.com/products/safco-giant-stacking-trays)

With this setup you could use existing boxes to hold the prints and get to each individual box easily.

those look intriguing, especially since they can hold much larger prints than most of the metal drawer cabinets.

Kinda pricey though, a stack of 6 would set you back about $450

Title: Print storage options
Post by: howardm on July 14, 2009, 08:18:13 am

the same mfgr, safcoproducts.com has some other interesting possibilities.

Title: Print storage options
Post by: BernardLanguillier on July 14, 2009, 09:22:54 am

Quote from: howardm

the same mfgr, safcoproducts.com has some other interesting possibilities.

Yes, indeed.

Cheers,
Bernard