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===Storage=== ====Indexed stackable plastic containers==== Here's one way to handle garage storage. Buy 24 of those 60-gallon stackable plastic containers with lids and wheels. Ideally, buy clear plastic containers, so you'll be able to see what's inside. Then, attach numbered plastic tags with snap ties to each container, and label them according to their contents (ie: "Spray Paint", "Chevelle", "Flathead", "Air Tools", etc.) Then, make a corresponding entry book. Each entry should include a bin number, and the contents of the bin. Then, when you're looking for something, you can first check the book, then look for the tag with the matching number. When you add or remove something from a container, you can update the entry in the book. =====Hanging plastic containers from ceiling===== For details on building a ceiling rack from which to suspend plastic totes, see [http://www.alpharubicon.com/kids/garagestoragetluweyen.htm this article]. ====Tire rack and cord rack==== Every shop should have a tire rack and cord rack. Tire racks can be place on the front part of the shop over top of bench or storage areas. Use 1 1/2" square tubing as a frame work and make sure the uprights come down to the floor for support. Don't just rely upon the perimeter horizontal rails to wedge the tires up, place a center rail to avoid tires falling through. An eight foot tire rack will hold a dozen tires and rims. Cord racks can be made from 1 1/2" tubing with properly spaced large S-hooks or junkyard tire irons welded to the horizontal tubing. A couple of used rims mounted on the wall will do in a pinch. Air and water hoses can also be hung on the wheel rims, the large radius will avoid stress cracks forming in them.
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