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abdywgn

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really, I needed to move the shelving unit and it's easier to roll on a furniture dolly than drag along the floor. as I'm looking at it, the idea hits me that maybe I'll just leave it like this. it would work great on a garage with a smooth floor, not for super heavy stuff though. the lips of the shelf might help stuff from bouncing/sliding off. I read about a guy that would attach his shelving units in the basement, upside down to the floor joists. his basement was prone to flooding and this way nothing got wet. unless the really big one hit.

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Good idea! Maybe run a sheet of plywood the complete width of shelf to put between shelf and dolly?
Like the flooded guy idea
 
you realize that shelf is upside down right?

I would buy a sheet of plywood like 4spd. said, and attach some casters to it
 
Thanks for the comments! yes, I know it's upside down. that was the only way to get the dolly to work. the plywood idea sounds good but me and wood cutting do not get along. I did notice that HF's small dollys will fit at each end. it's also a bit wobbly so a few more improvements may be needed to perfect this MSU.
 
4 screws through that "bottom" shelf into the dolly would work wonders.
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I did something similar when I "re-purposed" a kitchen cabinet as a garage work bench. I used two small Harbor Freight dollys & I can move it around, so I think the two small ones at each end would be better.
You should consider attaching some sort of arm for a safety stop or something to latch it to a wall so it won't topple over.
 
I think the smaller dollies as suggested and screw thru the shelf into them would be a way to go. didn't even think about the "IKEA" toppling effect...as the garage floor is not the levelest or smoothest one around. thanks for all the suggestions.
SSVDP, your cabinet sound s good! I got into using dollies in the basement after we had a bit of water and had to repack/throw stuff out. next project is to put all the Christmas decorations on a rollerized shelving unit so my wife can roll it right to the steps and carry the stuff up stairs instead of navigating the maze we call a basement, AKA "the lived-in look".
 
it's not as good an idea as you might think - I used to be a mover and I have seen some "interesting" things... that might hold up for a while - but it will inevitably fail (that bottom shelf will buckle) and it WILL be when you're not around.. if you HAVE to do something like this - go buy (or build) a good bookcase.. IMO, that one is a flimsy POS
 
SSVDP said:
Here's a nice roller shelf unit
Costco Wholesale
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that is a nice looking unit. as was mentioned about the shelf buckling, it is slightly with only the weight of the shelving unit. guess it's flip it over time and use as intended. plus the adjustable feet make it easy to set-up on an uneven floor.
 
I went to harbor freight and bought casters.I have 2 of these shelves.We used it as scaffolding also.My neighbor welded them on for me

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same idea I plan to do when I get around to insulating the ceiling. not sure about the casters but was going to use skid racking as scaffolding. it appears you at least get help with your projects. I yell too much and end up doing it by myself.
Is the garage/man cave a new addition?
 
abdywgn said:
same idea I plan to do when I get around to insulating the ceiling. not sure about the casters but was going to use skid racking as scaffolding. it appears you at least get help with your projects. I yell too much and end up doing it by myself.
Is the garage/man cave a new addition?
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I've had it a few years. Just recently added electricity
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The only issue is the weight of the shelving needs to be supported at the legs not the shelf. Then secure the legs to your dolly so it's one unit.
 
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