We have a number of foam interlocking floor pieces to fit under our canopy. The cardboard half-box that they came in is finally pretty tired. The pieces measure 25x25x14 tall when stacked together. I am struggling to come up with a transport solution. I can't find a plastic box that will work, and can't think of any other way. Appreciate any suggestions or links.
vacuum bag?
Any reason you don't make a plywood box to suit?
NOHOME wrote: Any reason you don't make a plywood box to suit?
Weight and detail work (rounding edges to allow it to pack nicely with the other bins, making a nice closing lid, finishing it to look decent). And really that all of the other materials that get packed are in plastic totes so I had blinders on. Might be time to get the woodworking tools out.
What I would be tempted to do is make a wooden container, but then leverage it by putting wheels and a pull handle on the thing. This gives you a wagon that you can then put other stuff on top and drag it around rather than carry totes.
Rope?
In reply to glueguy:
Are they the kind with tabs on each end that interlock like puzzle pieces? If so, do you really need a container to protect them, or just something to make them easier to transport? I'm thinking all you really need is a base, and some dowels/threaded rod on each end that fits within the "slots" to keep the pieces organized, then a lid/strap/something across the top to hold them all in place.
you need a bigger zip tie.
In reply to petegossett:
I agree. Storing them in a closed container might not be the best solution. A more open/vented container would allow them to dry out if they get wet.
How you are transporting them and how many you have would also affect the design. I'm imagining a fairly simple 3/4" plywood crate with one side totally open and the opposite side cross-braced. The ends could be cut mostly open as well to save weight. Put it on wheels if needed or it might be light enough for one person to carry. A flat top would allow stacking bins on top.
It is the interlocking style. I was thinking of finding a quick solution and my creativity just didn't connect. You guys are right - I'm going to take this as an opportunity to get into the garage and just be creative and build something. Thank you for setting me straight!
Garbage bags?
Make a container out of perforated angle?
Put wheels and a handle on it
eastsidemav wrote: Garbage bags?
Tried this - because of the three dimensional size (the number of individual pieces stacked up together) they don't slide well into a garbage bag, or you need to use a really oversize bag which then also creates a "floppy/folding" bag issue. I'm liking the building a cage concept. Lay them all flat (they have too much friction to easily slide against each other) and then put the bars/corners on the last slide to trap them all in.
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