Shelves

[Wilco]

If anyone's after some hefty shelving for workshop/similar then Lidl have got some shelving units in which can take 175kg each, it's a system with 5 shelves which are a rather convenient 46cm deep. At current prices, it's almost worth having for the 'wood' (some sort of thick OSB/chipboard type stuff) although I'll be stacking my supers and spare BBs on mine... Take a trolley though, they're heavy.

https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/diy/parkside-metal-shelving-unit/p45696

 

[Apiarisnt]

If anyone's after some hefty shelving for workshop/similar then Lidl have got some shelving units in which can take 175kg each, it's a system with 5 shelves which are a rather convenient 46cm deep. At current prices, it's almost worth having for the 'wood' (some sort of thick OSB/chipboard type stuff) although I'll be stacking my supers and spare BBs on mine... Take a trolley though, they're heavy.

https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/diy/parkside-metal-shelving-unit/p45696

Thanks, they look good. How thick / substantial are the OSB / chipboard shelves? I have been caught out in the past buying shelving where the metal structure was adequately robust, but with shelves made of little more than hardboard.

 

[IndiBee]

There are 2 sizes Lidl do. One is ideal for hanging national frames in (just don't put the wooden shelves in - the bars are the right width). The other size is just shy and it does not work.
My local Lidl seemed to take the spares from other shops way after it first came on sale. 2 years ago I filled my warehouse, buying them all at reduced price - £15!!!
As to the chip board shelves - Don't get the shelving wood material wet and it will be fine.
When contructing them, wear gloves as there are sharp bits. Use rubber mallet for tapping in connectors.

 

[Wilco]

Thanks, they look good. How thick / substantial are the OSB / chipboard shelves? I have been caught out in the past buying shelving where the metal structure was adequately robust, but with shelves made of little more than hardboard.

I'll get a photo shortly, just doing bathtime.

 

[Apiarisnt]

I'll get a photo shortly, just doing bathtime.

I am not sure we want a photo of that...

 

[Wilco]

I am not sure we want a photo of that...

You obviously have very sound judgement. Photos attached. Board is approx 10mm thick. Second photo poorly shows surface through the plastic wrapping.

 

[Apiarisnt]

You obviously have very sound judgement. Photos attached. Board is approx 10mm thick. Second photo poorly shows surface through the plastic wrapping.

Many thanks. They look to be just the job. Unfortunately, as the Lidl tautologous slogan goes, "When it's gone, it's gone":

 

[JamezF]

I'm told that MDF is better than chipboard if you can get it, but I don't know why that should be.

If there are none left at LIDL, when my recycled kitchen units finally fell apart I bought some for the workshop earlier this year from here:

G-Rack.co.uk

that seem pretty good so far. They came with MDF shelves that we gave a coat of left-over gloss paint to give a bit more protection from damp. I bought their red 265kg load ones, but they do them for other loads as well (and do deals for multiple units). They even came with feet and brackets to lock adjoining sets of shelves together.

James

 

[Wilco]

Many thanks. They look to be just the job. Unfortunately, as the Lidl tautologous slogan goes, "When it's gone, it's gone":

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Want me to take a look here and see if there are any left? Can hang onto them until we can work out transport logistics as you're not the closest!

 

[Apiarisnt]

Want me to take a look here and see if there are any left? Can hang onto them until we can work out transport logistics as you're not the closest!

It is kind of you to offer, but these days it is rare for me to be in your neck of the wood - and the carriage would be prohibitive.

I shall watch out and see if they come back - doubtless at a higher price

 

[Apiarisnt]

A year to the day and they will be back in stock.

https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/diy-deals/parkside-metal-shelving-unit/p54703
But this time:

• No longer powder coated, now galvanised.
• Instead of two for £50, it is one for £39.99

I am not entirely convinced at that price

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

A year to the day and they will be back in stock.

https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/diy-deals/parkside-metal-shelving-unit/p54703
But this time:

• No longer powder coated, now galvanised.
• Instead of two for £50, it is one for £39.99

I am not entirely convinced at that price

I think the ones I got from ebay worked out cheaper

 

[blackcloud]

What and miss all the fun of the queue?

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

What and miss all the fun of the queue?

should have gone to London last week