Bike Storage Optimization
Hi. I am a member of The Bike Connector, an earn-a-bike and bike collective program in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. We recently gained access to container (12m L x 2.3m W x 2.26m H; 40' L x 7.6' W x 7.4' H) to help manage our inventory of bikes and parts. I want to maximize the capacity of the container, while allowing for easy access to the bikes. I'm sure others have solved this optimization problem.
Any suggestions for how to organize this space? [image: Bike Connector Dumpster Day Empty Container Almost 6-4-20.jpg]
Hello!
We have 14 of these containers for our programs and we have found a way to maximize space for very cheap. Www.kidsonbikes.net and go to "what we do" tab, then a video on bike Library. I can send you photos of exactly how to set stuff up too- talking briefly will probably help too Very exciting!
Daniel Byrd Executive Director of Kids on Bikes
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:13 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Hi. I am a member of The Bike Connector, an earn-a-bike and bike collective program in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. We recently gained access to container (12m L x 2.3m W x 2.26m H; 40' L x 7.6' W x 7.4' H) to help manage our inventory of bikes and parts. I want to maximize the capacity of the container, while allowing for easy access to the bikes. I'm sure others have solved this optimization problem.
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Daniel,
This is amazing! What a great service you provide to the community. Currently, our workshop is located in a school, which is closed due to the coronavirus. My hope was to move the workshop and storage into the container. I played the video. It was a nice overview. Do you have images of the inside layout?
Wade
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 4:17 PM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net wrote:
Hello!
We have 14 of these containers for our programs and we have found a way to maximize space for very cheap. Www.kidsonbikes.net and go to "what we do" tab, then a video on bike Library. I can send you photos of exactly how to set stuff up too- talking briefly will probably help too Very exciting!
Daniel Byrd Executive Director of Kids on Bikes
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:13 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Hi. I am a member of The Bike Connector, an earn-a-bike and bike collective program in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. We recently gained access to container (12m L x 2.3m W x 2.26m H; 40' L x 7.6' W x 7.4' H) to help manage our inventory of bikes and parts. I want to maximize the capacity of the container, while allowing for easy access to the bikes. I'm sure others have solved this optimization problem.
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The key is good insulation. Which you can’t see in this photo.
On Jun 7, 2020, at 1:49 PM, Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Daniel,
This is amazing! What a great service you provide to the community. Currently, our workshop is located in a school, which is closed due to the coronavirus. My hope was to move the workshop and storage into the container. I played the video. It was a nice overview. Do you have images of the inside layout?
Wade
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 4:17 PM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net wrote: Hello!
We have 14 of these containers for our programs and we have found a way to maximize space for very cheap. Www.kidsonbikes.net and go to "what we do" tab, then a video on bike Library. I can send you photos of exactly how to set stuff up too- talking briefly will probably help too Very exciting!
Daniel Byrd Executive Director of Kids on Bikes
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:13 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote: Hi. I am a member of The Bike Connector, an earn-a-bike and bike collective program in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. We recently gained access to container (12m L x 2.3m W x 2.26m H; 40' L x 7.6' W x 7.4' H) to help manage our inventory of bikes and parts. I want to maximize the capacity of the container, while allowing for easy access to the bikes. I'm sure others have solved this optimization problem.
Any suggestions for how to organize this space? <Bike Connector Dumpster Day Empty Container Almost 6-4-20.jpg>
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Here's some not-great images of the way we maximize storage for bikes. Basically, vertically, using a hook on the wall for the front wheel. It helps to have some kind of cradles for the wheels/tires to fit into, but you don't have to.
It's best to stagger them (as in the outdoor picture), one up, the next down, the next up, and so on. The spacing is about 11" vertically between the lower bike and the higher one, and 12" horizontally, bike to bike. This spacing and staggering should give enough room for the handlebars not to tangle too much and the cranks not to either.
~cyclista Nicholas
On 2020-06-07 23:23, BikeConcord wrote:
The key is good insulation. Which you can’t see in this photo.
On Jun 7, 2020, at 1:49 PM, Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Daniel,
This is amazing! What a great service you provide to the community.
Currently, our workshop is located in a school, which is closed due to the coronavirus. My hope was to move the workshop and storage into the container. I played the video. It was a nice overview. Do you have images of the inside layout?Wade
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 4:17 PM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net wrote: Hello!
We have 14 of these containers for our programs and we have found a way to maximize space for very cheap. Www.kidsonbikes.net and go to "what we do" tab, then a video on bike Library. I can send you photos of exactly how to set stuff up too- talking briefly will probably help too Very exciting!
Daniel Byrd Executive Director of Kids on Bikes
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:13 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote: Hi. I am a member of The Bike Connector, an earn-a-bike and bike collective program in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. We recently gained access to container (12m L x 2.3m W x 2.26m H; 40' L x 7.6' W x 7.4' H) to help manage our inventory of bikes and parts. I want to maximize the capacity of the container, while allowing for easy access to the bikes. I'm sure others have solved this optimization problem.
Any suggestions for how to organize this space? <Bike Connector Dumpster Day Empty Container Almost 6-4-20.jpg>
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Here is how we hang them in our storage container. Remove pedals and turn handle bars.
On Jun 7, 2020, at 7:34 PM, Cyclista Nicholas cyclista@inventati.org wrote:
Here's some not-great images of the way we maximize storage for bikes. Basically, vertically, using a hook on the wall for the front wheel. It helps to have some kind of cradles for the wheels/tires to fit into, but you don't have to.
It's best to stagger them (as in the outdoor picture), one up, the next down, the next up, and so on. The spacing is about 11" vertically between the lower bike and the higher one, and 12" horizontally, bike to bike. This spacing and staggering should give enough room for the handlebars not to tangle too much and the cranks not to either.
~cyclista Nicholas
On 2020-06-07 23:23, BikeConcord wrote: The key is good insulation. Which you can’t see in this photo.
On Jun 7, 2020, at 1:49 PM, Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Daniel, This is amazing! What a great service you provide to the community. Currently, our workshop is located in a school, which is closed due to the coronavirus. My hope was to move the workshop and storage into the container. I played the video. It was a nice overview. Do you have images of the inside layout? Wade
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 4:17 PM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net wrote: Hello! We have 14 of these containers for our programs and we have found a way to maximize space for very cheap. Www.kidsonbikes.net and go to "what we do" tab, then a video on bike Library. I can send you photos of exactly how to set stuff up too- talking briefly will probably help too Very exciting! Daniel Byrd Executive Director of Kids on Bikes
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:13 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote: Hi. I am a member of The Bike Connector, an earn-a-bike and bike collective program in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. We recently gained access to container (12m L x 2.3m W x 2.26m H; 40' L x 7.6' W x 7.4' H) to help manage our inventory of bikes and parts. I want to maximize the capacity of the container, while allowing for easy access to the bikes. I'm sure others have solved this optimization problem. Any suggestions for how to organize this space? <Bike Connector Dumpster Day Empty Container Almost 6-4-20.jpg> ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.or...
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Here is how we store bikes that are currently being worked on. If you would like info on insulation, i can dig that up.
On Jun 7, 2020, at 7:34 PM, Cyclista Nicholas cyclista@inventati.org wrote:
Here's some not-great images of the way we maximize storage for bikes. Basically, vertically, using a hook on the wall for the front wheel. It helps to have some kind of cradles for the wheels/tires to fit into, but you don't have to.
It's best to stagger them (as in the outdoor picture), one up, the next down, the next up, and so on. The spacing is about 11" vertically between the lower bike and the higher one, and 12" horizontally, bike to bike. This spacing and staggering should give enough room for the handlebars not to tangle too much and the cranks not to either.
~cyclista Nicholas
On 2020-06-07 23:23, BikeConcord wrote: The key is good insulation. Which you can’t see in this photo.
On Jun 7, 2020, at 1:49 PM, Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Daniel, This is amazing! What a great service you provide to the community. Currently, our workshop is located in a school, which is closed due to the coronavirus. My hope was to move the workshop and storage into the container. I played the video. It was a nice overview. Do you have images of the inside layout? Wade
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 4:17 PM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net wrote: Hello! We have 14 of these containers for our programs and we have found a way to maximize space for very cheap. Www.kidsonbikes.net and go to "what we do" tab, then a video on bike Library. I can send you photos of exactly how to set stuff up too- talking briefly will probably help too Very exciting! Daniel Byrd Executive Director of Kids on Bikes
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:13 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote: Hi. I am a member of The Bike Connector, an earn-a-bike and bike collective program in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. We recently gained access to container (12m L x 2.3m W x 2.26m H; 40' L x 7.6' W x 7.4' H) to help manage our inventory of bikes and parts. I want to maximize the capacity of the container, while allowing for easy access to the bikes. I'm sure others have solved this optimization problem. Any suggestions for how to organize this space? <Bike Connector Dumpster Day Empty Container Almost 6-4-20.jpg> ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.or...
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I built a hybrid storage/workshop one out on the cheap for my community. Sold it for more than we paid!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/z5QGiQY1Mqq4Yx448
That's electrical conduit as the rack "rail". Major issue - only half the population has the upper body strength to lift their bicycle and hang it daily. Bikes on the left all the way down and a walking area on the right worked out for some.
Steve
On Mon, Jun 8, 2020, 1:28 AM BikeConcord Smitty@bikeconcord.org wrote:
Here is how we store bikes that are currently being worked on. If you would like info on insulation, i can dig that up.
On Jun 7, 2020, at 7:34 PM, Cyclista Nicholas cyclista@inventati.org
wrote:
Here's some not-great images of the way we maximize storage for bikes.
Basically, vertically, using a hook on the wall for the front wheel. It helps to have some kind of cradles for the wheels/tires to fit into, but you don't have to.
It's best to stagger them (as in the outdoor picture), one up, the next
down, the next up, and so on. The spacing is about 11" vertically between the lower bike and the higher one, and 12" horizontally, bike to bike. This spacing and staggering should give enough room for the handlebars not to tangle too much and the cranks not to either.
~cyclista Nicholas
On 2020-06-07 23:23, BikeConcord wrote: The key is good insulation. Which you can’t see in this photo.
On Jun 7, 2020, at 1:49 PM, Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org
wrote:
Daniel, This is amazing! What a great service you provide to the community.
Currently, our workshop is located in a school, which is closed due to the coronavirus. My hope was to move the workshop and storage into the container. I played the video. It was a nice overview. Do you have images of the inside layout?
Wade
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 4:17 PM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net
wrote:
Hello! We have 14 of these containers for our programs and we have found a
way to maximize space for very cheap.
Www.kidsonbikes.net and go to "what we do" tab, then a video on bike
Library.
I can send you photos of exactly how to set stuff up too- talking
briefly will probably help too
Very exciting! Daniel Byrd Executive Director of Kids on Bikes
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:13 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org
wrote:
Hi. I am a member of The Bike Connector, an earn-a-bike and bike
collective program in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. We recently gained access to container (12m L x 2.3m W x 2.26m H; 40' L x 7.6' W x 7.4' H) to help manage our inventory of bikes and parts. I want to maximize the capacity of the container, while allowing for easy access to the bikes. I'm sure others have solved this optimization problem.
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Morning!
Sorry- meant to get back to you sooner. I've not had the opportunity to swing by one for a better picture... ATTACHED are two pictures that I was able to dig up.
We've gone with long 2x6" boards with bicycle hooks every six to eight inches apart and just alternate the bicycles hanging with handlebars up, then down. The hooks within the container serve as our point at which to secure the 2x6" with carabiners and chain. We've also been successful with strong tie-downs from the hooks built within the container to the hooks at the floor of the container directly below (or should be directly below) Our most secure way has been to use both the carabiner, chain, "s"hook to an 'eye' hook AND use a tie-down for stabilization of the entire 2x6"
- Using both is a way to ensure there's extra strength should something
fail. Use the long strap of the tie-down to wrap around the 2x6" once or twice as this will also help keep the 2x6" from coming out away from the wall of the container, side to side, etc.
This is not the best, but it's relatively very inexpensive, easy to set up, and can be done by 2 people in an afternoon. Key is using the strength of the hooks already built within the container. I would also recommend that you do not drill holes in the container. It's tougher to do and keeping it in as best of shape as you can with it in mind as an 'asset' for whatever the future might hold (selling it off when you no longer need it, giving it away, etc.) just keeping it sound in that regard without permanently damaging it has been our approach.
Hope this is helpful, keep up the great work!, and let me know if I can be of further help to you.
*Daniel Byrd* Executive Director Kids on Bikes 719-355-3573 daniel@kidsonbikes.net http://www.kidsonbikes.netwww.kidsonbikes.net
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 2:48 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Daniel,
This is amazing! What a great service you provide to the community. Currently, our workshop is located in a school, which is closed due to the coronavirus. My hope was to move the workshop and storage into the container. I played the video. It was a nice overview. Do you have images of the inside layout?
Wade
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 4:17 PM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net wrote:
Hello!
We have 14 of these containers for our programs and we have found a way to maximize space for very cheap. Www.kidsonbikes.net and go to "what we do" tab, then a video on bike Library. I can send you photos of exactly how to set stuff up too- talking briefly will probably help too Very exciting!
Daniel Byrd Executive Director of Kids on Bikes
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:13 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Hi. I am a member of The Bike Connector, an earn-a-bike and bike collective program in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. We recently gained access to container (12m L x 2.3m W x 2.26m H; 40' L x 7.6' W x 7.4' H) to help manage our inventory of bikes and parts. I want to maximize the capacity of the container, while allowing for easy access to the bikes. I'm sure others have solved this optimization problem.
Any suggestions for how to organize this space? [image: Bike Connector Dumpster Day Empty Container Almost 6-4-20.jpg] ____________________________________
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Love the 2x6 hung from chains connected to the internal hooks solution as a way to not damage the container.
My retired rock climbing brain feels the need to point out the angle of the chain being less than ideal. Check out "vector anchor forces". In a nutshell, if your chain is angled steeply out of vertical, it can actually multiply the force on the anchor such that you're pulling on that container loop with more weight than the bicycles hanging from it.
[image: image.png]
On Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 8:35 AM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net wrote:
Morning!
Sorry- meant to get back to you sooner. I've not had the opportunity to swing by one for a better picture... ATTACHED are two pictures that I was able to dig up.
We've gone with long 2x6" boards with bicycle hooks every six to eight inches apart and just alternate the bicycles hanging with handlebars up, then down. The hooks within the container serve as our point at which to secure the 2x6" with carabiners and chain. We've also been successful with strong tie-downs from the hooks built within the container to the hooks at the floor of the container directly below (or should be directly below) Our most secure way has been to use both the carabiner, chain, "s"hook to an 'eye' hook AND use a tie-down for stabilization of the entire 2x6"
- Using both is a way to ensure there's extra strength should something
fail. Use the long strap of the tie-down to wrap around the 2x6" once or twice as this will also help keep the 2x6" from coming out away from the wall of the container, side to side, etc.
This is not the best, but it's relatively very inexpensive, easy to set up, and can be done by 2 people in an afternoon. Key is using the strength of the hooks already built within the container. I would also recommend that you do not drill holes in the container. It's tougher to do and keeping it in as best of shape as you can with it in mind as an 'asset' for whatever the future might hold (selling it off when you no longer need it, giving it away, etc.) just keeping it sound in that regard without permanently damaging it has been our approach.
Hope this is helpful, keep up the great work!, and let me know if I can be of further help to you.
*Daniel Byrd* Executive Director Kids on Bikes 719-355-3573 daniel@kidsonbikes.net http://www.kidsonbikes.netwww.kidsonbikes.net
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 2:48 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Daniel,
This is amazing! What a great service you provide to the community. Currently, our workshop is located in a school, which is closed due to the coronavirus. My hope was to move the workshop and storage into the container. I played the video. It was a nice overview. Do you have images of the inside layout?
Wade
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 4:17 PM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net wrote:
Hello!
We have 14 of these containers for our programs and we have found a way to maximize space for very cheap. Www.kidsonbikes.net and go to "what we do" tab, then a video on bike Library. I can send you photos of exactly how to set stuff up too- talking briefly will probably help too Very exciting!
Daniel Byrd Executive Director of Kids on Bikes
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:13 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Hi. I am a member of The Bike Connector, an earn-a-bike and bike collective program in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. We recently gained access to container (12m L x 2.3m W x 2.26m H; 40' L x 7.6' W x 7.4' H) to help manage our inventory of bikes and parts. I want to maximize the capacity of the container, while allowing for easy access to the bikes. I'm sure others have solved this optimization problem.
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This is a great thread. More pictures please!
Has anyone thought about using temp storage containers to facilitate operations outside to help prevent spread of the virus?
At bike farm, we have enough storage space but are looking to move our operations outside as a way to allow patrons safer use of tools. I had planned to just move everything out each day we did it. But if we used a storage container to house a bench and tool board, maybe some shelves of parts, it would be a lot easier and provide a better user experience.
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Love the 2x6 hung from chains connected to the internal hooks solution as a way to not damage the container.
My retired rock climbing brain feels the need to point out the angle of the chain being less than ideal. Check out "vector anchor forces". In a nutshell, if your chain is angled steeply out of vertical, it can actually multiply the force on the anchor such that you're pulling on that container loop with more weight than the bicycles hanging from it.
[image: image.png]
On Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 8:35 AM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net wrote:
Morning!
Sorry- meant to get back to you sooner. I've not had the opportunity to swing by one for a better picture... ATTACHED are two pictures that I was able to dig up.
We've gone with long 2x6" boards with bicycle hooks every six to eight inches apart and just alternate the bicycles hanging with handlebars up, then down. The hooks within the container serve as our point at which to secure the 2x6" with carabiners and chain. We've also been successful with strong tie-downs from the hooks built within the container to the hooks at the floor of the container directly below (or should be directly below) Our most secure way has been to use both the carabiner, chain, "s"hook to an 'eye' hook AND use a tie-down for stabilization of the entire 2x6"
- Using both is a way to ensure there's extra strength should something
fail. Use the long strap of the tie-down to wrap around the 2x6" once or twice as this will also help keep the 2x6" from coming out away from the wall of the container, side to side, etc.
This is not the best, but it's relatively very inexpensive, easy to set up, and can be done by 2 people in an afternoon. Key is using the strength of the hooks already built within the container. I would also recommend that you do not drill holes in the container. It's tougher to do and keeping it in as best of shape as you can with it in mind as an 'asset' for whatever the future might hold (selling it off when you no longer need it, giving it away, etc.) just keeping it sound in that regard without permanently damaging it has been our approach.
Hope this is helpful, keep up the great work!, and let me know if I can be of further help to you.
*Daniel Byrd* Executive Director Kids on Bikes 719-355-3573 daniel@kidsonbikes.net http://www.kidsonbikes.netwww.kidsonbikes.net
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 2:48 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Daniel,
This is amazing! What a great service you provide to the community. Currently, our workshop is located in a school, which is closed due to the coronavirus. My hope was to move the workshop and storage into the container. I played the video. It was a nice overview. Do you have images of the inside layout?
Wade
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 4:17 PM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net wrote:
Hello!
We have 14 of these containers for our programs and we have found a way to maximize space for very cheap. Www.kidsonbikes.net and go to "what we do" tab, then a video on bike Library. I can send you photos of exactly how to set stuff up too- talking briefly will probably help too Very exciting!
Daniel Byrd Executive Director of Kids on Bikes
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:13 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Hi. I am a member of The Bike Connector, an earn-a-bike and bike collective program in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. We recently gained access to container (12m L x 2.3m W x 2.26m H; 40' L x 7.6' W x 7.4' H) to help manage our inventory of bikes and parts. I want to maximize the capacity of the container, while allowing for easy access to the bikes. I'm sure others have solved this optimization problem.
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On 2020-06-09 14:03, veganboyjosh@gmail.com wrote:
Love the 2x6 hung from chains connected to the internal hooks solution as a way to not damage the container.
My retired rock climbing brain feels the need to point out the angle of the chain being less than ideal. Check out "vector anchor forces". In a nutshell, if your chain is angled steeply out of vertical, it can actually multiply the force on the anchor such that you're pulling on that container loop with more weight than the bicycles hanging from it.
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On Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 8:35 AM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net wrote:
Morning!
Sorry- meant to get back to you sooner. I've not had the opportunity to swing by one for a better picture... ATTACHED are two pictures that I was able to dig up.
We've gone with long 2x6" boards with bicycle hooks every six to eight inches apart and just alternate the bicycles hanging with handlebars up, then down. The hooks within the container serve as our point at which to secure the 2x6" with carabiners and chain. We've also been successful with strong tie-downs from the hooks built within the container to the hooks at the floor of the container directly below (or should be directly below) Our most secure way has been to use both the carabiner, chain, "s"hook to an 'eye' hook AND use a tie-down for stabilization of the entire 2x6"
- Using both is a way to ensure there's extra strength should
something fail. Use the long strap of the tie-down to wrap around the 2x6" once or twice as this will also help keep the 2x6" from coming out away from the wall of the container, side to side, etc.
This is not the best, but it's relatively very inexpensive, easy to set up, and can be done by 2 people in an afternoon. Key is using the strength of the hooks already built within the container. I would also recommend that you do not drill holes in the container. It's tougher to do and keeping it in as best of shape as you can with it in mind as an 'asset' for whatever the future might hold (selling it off when you no longer need it, giving it away, etc.) just keeping it sound in that regard without permanently damaging it has been our approach.
Hope this is helpful, keep up the great work!, and let me know if I can be of further help to you.
*Daniel Byrd* Executive Director Kids on Bikes 719-355-3573 daniel@kidsonbikes.net http://www.kidsonbikes.netwww.kidsonbikes.net
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 2:48 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Daniel,
This is amazing! What a great service you provide to the community. Currently, our workshop is located in a school, which is closed due to the coronavirus. My hope was to move the workshop and storage into the container. I played the video. It was a nice overview. Do you have images of the inside layout?
Wade
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 4:17 PM Daniel Byrd daniel@kidsonbikes.net wrote:
Hello!
We have 14 of these containers for our programs and we have found a way to maximize space for very cheap. Www.kidsonbikes.net and go to "what we do" tab, then a video on bike Library. I can send you photos of exactly how to set stuff up too- talking briefly will probably help too Very exciting!
Daniel Byrd Executive Director of Kids on Bikes
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:13 PM Wade Rubinstein wade@bikeconnector.org wrote:
Hi. I am a member of The Bike Connector, an earn-a-bike and bike collective program in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. We recently gained access to container (12m L x 2.3m W x 2.26m H; 40' L x 7.6' W x 7.4' H) to help manage our inventory of bikes and parts. I want to maximize the capacity of the container, while allowing for easy access to the bikes. I'm sure others have solved this optimization problem.
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