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by brianz on Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:57 pm

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How do you guys store your full uncut matboards and large acrylic glazings? I recently stocked up on a bunch of them, and I realized it's harder than it sounds. I don't want them to stand, since they'll end up bowing and warping. But if I leave them laying down, I'll have a gigantic heavy stack to sift through every time I want something. And it's not like I have enough horizontal space to create multiple piles.

I'm also not aware of any drawers for this purpose - e.g. 30x40 drawers that are only a couple inches high.

What do you guys do?

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by E.J. Peiker on Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:39 pm

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In a thin box. That way they don't warp and can be stood up.

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by jgunning on Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:14 am

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Mine live under two different beds. Other than dust bunnies, not much else fits under there anyway. Admittedly not real convenient, but I need to get at those materials infrequently. I had the same fear of warping, and didn't want to try standing them up.

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by brianz on Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:21 pm

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Thanks guys. Check this out, I think I'm going to go with this solution. I love the stackability and shelf visibility.
http://www.dickblick.com/products/safco ... ing-trays/

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by jgunning on Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:14 am

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Wow, the stack pictured would cost over $1000!

Just four trays and a top would still be $400. I like them, but a very pricy solution. I think I'll stick with putting them under the bed for storage.

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by brogala on Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:55 pm

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Not only are they pricy but look at the handling charge when added to the cart.

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by brianz on Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:25 am

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Wow... yeah I didn't see at first the price only includes two trays. That's a bit annoying. The sturdy flat file cabinets are all $1500 or more. Maybe under the bed is the right idea after all!

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