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RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Rocket2600 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:30:26 GMT

http://www.comiccovers.net/filecab.html

Update to the webpage with a few more pics and some more info.

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Ringfinger — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:43:28 GMT

That is quite the collection there!!

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

yourplace2 — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:31:23 GMT

I like those metal cabinets for sure, but I'm sticking to my Drawer Boxes because I can move drawers around in a flash as the collection builds. Have had them over 2 years now, and still in great shape.

This is a pic from when first put them together.

Now, almost 3 years later, and still growing.

I need more of them now.

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Rocket2600 — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:27:41 GMT

I find it really easy to sort and move books to where I want them.

I like this lateral cabinet a lot and might go back for another. :hehe:

I have not filled them in a 4 row formation because the two row side to side works well.

Easy to see titles and numbers. :cool:

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

bobafettesb — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:20:55 GMT

[quote][b]Rocket2600 (8/1/2008)[/b][hr]Right now I am filing them [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jbprince/DSC01509.jpg]2 rows as such[/url] with a foam board divider in the middle.

I have yet to fill the drawers completely full as of yet. But I like this way of sorting so far. :cool:[/quote]

It is really easy to sort this way?
Have you tried filling them with 4 rows?

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Rocket2600 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:44:51 GMT

Right now I am filing them [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jbprince/DSC01509.jpg]2 rows as such[/url] with a foam board divider in the middle.

I have yet to fill the drawers completely full as of yet. But I like this way of sorting so far. :cool:

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

bobafettesb — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:39:05 GMT

[quote][b]Rocket2600 (7/26/2008)[/b][hr]Free?!? :w00t:

Sweet hook-up. :cool:

Take some pics once you have them setup. Lucky basitch. ;):P;)[/quote]
Oh trust me.......I will be doing just that.

The only problem is that I'm torn between putting either 2 or 4 rows in each drawer. Which do you prefer?

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Titans Collector — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:39:55 GMT

Here's some pics of my cabinet. Don't need much for 2400 comics. Had to talk the wife into letting me have the closet in the office. My only little spot in the house, other than the garage. :D

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

WOLFEN — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:51:47 GMT

Been checking out my local craigs list..talk about some deals..four and three drawer laterals for 10 and 15 dollars each...I'm going to be doing some buying in the next few weeks,

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Lookwhoitis — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:01:10 GMT

[quote][b]mark (7/22/2008)[/b]

YUP! Each of my 16 :w00t: cabinets [/quote]

You must be LOADED...

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Titans Collector — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:53:32 GMT

[quote][b]bobafettesb (7/24/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Titans Collector (7/24/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]bobafettesb (7/24/2008)[/b][hr]I just came across a few 4-drawer file cabinets. A couple of them look like this:

The third is a 4-drawer just like the other two. It also has a storage compartment on top. I could use that storage compartment to but my extra bags and boards in.
I was going to grab a couple of them this weekend and give them a go. See how those work out. Then I might come back for the third one the next weekend.

The best part about the whole deal is that the are [b]FREE!!!!!!!!!![/b] :w00t:[/quote]

If they're free, why not get them all at one time?[/quote]
Because the truck isn't big enough.
:D[/quote]

Borrow a bigger truck.... duh! :blink: :D

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Rocket2600 — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:49:20 GMT

Free?!? :w00t:

Sweet hook-up. :cool:

Take some pics once you have them setup. Lucky basitch. ;):P;)

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

bobafettesb — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:56:13 GMT

[quote][b]Titans Collector (7/24/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]bobafettesb (7/24/2008)[/b][hr]I just came across a few 4-drawer file cabinets. A couple of them look like this:

The third is a 4-drawer just like the other two. It also has a storage compartment on top. I could use that storage compartment to but my extra bags and boards in.
I was going to grab a couple of them this weekend and give them a go. See how those work out. Then I might come back for the third one the next weekend.

The best part about the whole deal is that the are [b]FREE!!!!!!!!!![/b] :w00t:[/quote]

If they're free, why not get them all at one time?[/quote]
Because the truck isn't big enough.
:D

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Titans Collector — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:19 GMT

[quote][b]bobafettesb (7/24/2008)[/b][hr]I just came across a few 4-drawer file cabinets. A couple of them look like this:

The third is a 4-drawer just like the other two. It also has a storage compartment on top. I could use that storage compartment to but my extra bags and boards in.
I was going to grab a couple of them this weekend and give them a go. See how those work out. Then I might come back for the third one the next weekend.

The best part about the whole deal is that the are [b]FREE!!!!!!!!!![/b] :w00t:[/quote]

If they're free, why not get them all at one time?

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

bobafettesb — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:22:34 GMT

I just came across a few 4-drawer file cabinets. A couple of them look like this:
[img]http://www.comiccovers.net/images/filecab/filecab5_lat_tn.jpg[/img]

The third is a 4-drawer just like the other two. It also has a storage compartment on top. I could use that storage compartment to but my extra bags and boards in.
I was going to grab a couple of them this weekend and give them a go. See how those work out. Then I might come back for the third one the next weekend.

The best part about the whole deal is that the are [b]FREE!!!!!!!!!![/b] :w00t:

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Ringfinger — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:23:33 GMT

[quote][b]Rocket2600 (7/23/2008)[/b][hr]Do you really move your cabinets around that much? :hmmmm:

Once in place I see no need to shuffle them around.[/quote]

Too heavy to move IMHO.

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Rocket2600 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:39:02 GMT

Do you really move your cabinets around that much? :hmmmm:

Once in place I see no need to shuffle them around.

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

mark — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:17:52 GMT

[quote][b]bobafettesb (7/21/2008)[/b][hr]I [b]REALLY[/b] need to start looking into getting some of these. I'm getting tired of moving and hauling long and short boxes around all over the place. I like the fact that each file cabinet stores about the same amount of comics that 6 long boxes can hold. Plus it doesn't take up as much room.

BTW [b]Rocket2600[/b], have you checking into getting some of these to set your file cabinets on?

[b]Commercial Vertical File Cabinet Mover[/b]
[quote]

YUP! Each of my 16 :w00t: cabinets are on these. Couldn't image them without them.

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Rocket2600 — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:08:44 GMT

[quote]BTW Rocket2600, have you checking into getting some of these to set your file cabinets on?[/quote]

Nope. I never plan on moving my file cabinets once I set them in place. So I have really no need for those. :hmmmm:

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Titans Collector — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:27:26 GMT

[quote][b]Epcomics (7/12/2008)[/b][hr]Thanks Rocket2600!

I got my filing cabinets for Christmas but they're too small. I can only fit one set of comics facing towards the front of the cabinet but the next row has to be turned, facing the first set.[/quote]

Sounds like you have the "letter" size cabinets. What you want are the "legal" size ones. They should be at least 15 1/2" wide (inner drawer dimensions). The Steelcase brand is the best brand to go with. The drawers are longer than HON. Steelcase can almost hold two whole boxes per drawer, where HON is a couple inches shorter than a long box. Also, Steelcase has ball-bearings in the drawer slides. So, the heavier the drawer the better it travels in and out. Finally, they are made out of stronger and more sturdy materials than HON. Best places to look for theser are second-hand office supply stores. Brand new, a Steelcase 4-drawer, vertical, legal-size goes for $700, at least. I got a couple second-hand for $125 ea.

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

bobafettesb — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:55:47 GMT

I [b]REALLY[/b] need to start looking into getting some of these. I'm getting tired of moving and hauling long and short boxes around all over the place. I like the fact that each file cabinet stores about the same amount of comics that 6 long boxes can hold. Plus it doesn't take up as much room.

BTW [b]Rocket2600[/b], have you checking into getting some of these to set your file cabinets on?

[b]Commercial Vertical File Cabinet Mover[/b]
[img]http://www.staples.com/sbd/img/cat/thb/s0074681_thb.gif[/img]

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Rocket2600 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:07:17 GMT

$45 for 4 cabs? Dammmmnn. :w00t:

You better buy them! ;)

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

DeadOne — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:21:42 GMT

[quote][b]Kree_boy411 (7/14/2008)[/b][hr]Checked Craigslist yesterday...guy has 4 cabinets that are all the same style...all legal size...and not a scratch or dent on them!!..taking my Tape Measure and checking them out tonight....

He only wants $45 for all of them :w00t:

Thanks for the Tutorial Rocket :)[/quote]

Holy **$#!p** Kree. Good Luck!

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Kree_boy411 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:58:11 GMT

Checked Craigslist yesterday...guy has 4 cabinets that are all the same style...all legal size...and not a scratch or dent on them!!..taking my Tape Measure and checking them out tonight....

He only wants $45 for all of them :w00t:

Thanks for the Tutorial Rocket :)

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Rocket2600 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:30:54 GMT

[quote]I got my filing cabinets for Christmas but they're too small. [/quote]

This is is why I show a tape measure in the opening setup. It's very important to get the right cabinet the first time around. :hmmmm:

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

JWGucciEnvy — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:32:12 GMT

I love my cabinet. I need to order a new one. It's a great investment.

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Rocket2600 — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:23:14 GMT

[quote].under Home Sweet Home, "place" is spelled incorrectly (typo., I believe)...hey, you asked[/quote]

Thank you. It's little things like this that are easy to make mistakes with when writing a webpage in the middle of the night. :)

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I get e-mails asking about cabs every once in awhile and I thought this would be a quick and easy way for people to get an idea of what type of cabinet to use and how to setup the drawers for their comics.

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Set 0ne — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:40:46 GMT

Nifty..Nice guide indeed! I dunno if I could ever put File Cabs in my house though...I just don't like them overal...They remind me of a business..Lame, yea...but that's just me..Oops!? :hmmmm:

I'd be tempted to hide the suckers in some type of natural tassie wood just so they were out of sight but still giving my collection a great storage place :D

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Epcomics — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:38:03 GMT

Thanks Rocket2600!

I got my filing cabinets for Christmas but they're too small. I can only fit one set of comics facing towards the front of the cabinet but the next row has to be turned, facing the first set.

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Boboset — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:46:46 GMT

if this doesnt become a sticky I'll just bump it every once and awhile so it stays around. Rockets guide is amazing, and thanks once again for the time you spent on this very well done walk through!

RE: File Cabinets for Comic Storage

DeadOne — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:52:44 GMT

Very nice Rocket. Detailed and easy to follow along (pics are cool also). I believe this comes up enough for this to be pinned.

btw...under Home Sweet Home, "place" is spelled incorrectly (typo., I believe)...hey, you asked :P

File Cabinets for Comic Storage

Rocket2600 — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:09:03 GMT

I wrote up a little "how-to" for setting these things up.

[url]http://www.comiccovers.net/filecab.html[/url]

Feel free to give me some feedback and look for typos. :w00t:

~Ron