![]() ![]() ![]() For our test we found a few cheap options available at any home improvement store. The longer the cutter, the more leverage and ease of cutting. Cutting information – A 12″ minimum bolt cutter will be needed to cut the larger diameter wires.Negatives –purchasing a tool that may not be used often, or ever again.(c) can cut both the large (main structure) and smaller (shelving section) diameter wires without the need for separate tools. (b) no securing / clamping to workbench needed. Nowadays the larger stores have an air operated cutter for employee use only. Years ago there was a manual cutter by the shelving section to cut the shelving yourself. This is the same option a store will use to cut the shelving. (f) unable to address any design and/or measuring changes without a trip back to the store. (e) specialty cuts…like angles…may not be doable by the store. ![]() (d) if there is a lot of shelving to be cut, you could have a time-consuming project at the store. (c) making sure the employee makes clean and even cuts. (b) spending extra time at the store, measuring and making sure the shelving was cut to the lengths requested. Negatives – (a) waiting to get the shelving cut.A minimum of a 1/4″ will ensure enough space to install the shelving without hassle. How to Measure: Read our How to Use & Read a Tape Measure – body measurement section for easily measuring inside corners and edges… from wall to wall. How much space you want to leave between the wall and shelf edge, depends on how much you want to maximize the storage space. The other option is using the pre-made lengths to fit the space best as possible. An email response from an Elfa Room Coordinator states, “for our ventilated elfa shelving, we custom cut everything to fit your space”. Note: Elfa line of wire shelving isn’t designed to be cut by the consumer. So, what’s the best way for cutting wire shelving to fit your dimensions? Wire shelving systems from Closetmaid and Rubbermaid can provide a variety of options, but rooms vary in size, and the ventilated wire shelving comes in standard lengths. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |