dreadnatty
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by dreadnatty on Oct 3, 2014 23:50:55 GMT 1, Was waiting for somebody to do this. Nice work 
Was waiting for somebody to do this. Nice work |
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connecta1
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by connecta1 on Oct 3, 2014 23:56:57 GMT 1, ..had something much more ban-worthy in mind if I'm honest!
..had something much more ban-worthy in mind if I'm honest!
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Deleted on Oct 3, 2014 23:57:04 GMT 1,
Sexy. Is that you, or a stock chest?
Sexy. Is that you, or a stock chest? |
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connecta1
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by connecta1 on Oct 4, 2014 0:00:54 GMT 1, ..it's my 'plans' chest, ie. I'm working on it
..it's my 'plans' chest, ie. I'm working on it |
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Oct 4, 2014 0:05:29 GMT 1, Thats a really nice one you got there, pricey? I have been after a timber plan chest for a while, so expensive here in OZ. I may have to settle for a really good metal one.
Thats a really nice one you got there, pricey? I have been after a timber plan chest for a while, so expensive here in OZ. I may have to settle for a really good metal one.
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courier
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by courier on Jul 31, 2015 17:36:05 GMT 1, I just thought that I would mention that I have recently seen an old plan chest for sale at the 'Emmaus' 2nd hand furniture store in Wallington (near Croydon). If anyone is visiting the Banksy exhibition at RISE gallery in Croydon, it is not too far away.
The item is not mine, it is just something I saw and thought might be useful to someone here. It is a fairly 'basic' chest, with metal frame and pine drawers. The drawers all have a gap (maybe half an inch or more) above them, so the chest is not 'sealed' when the drawers are closed.
The chest dimensions are: approx. 35.5 deep x 31ins wide x 28 ins high The price is ยฃ40.
It has been there for less than a week ie new 2nd-hand stock, but needs a bit of a clean up on the outside.
Directions if needed can be found be google searching for 'emmaus'. The Address is on Stafford Rd, Wallington. (From Croydon, once in Wallington, Look for a zebra crossing opposite a church. The driveway into Emmaus is next to a 'Euronics' store).
Sorry, no photo of the item.
I just thought that I would mention that I have recently seen an old plan chest for sale at the 'Emmaus' 2nd hand furniture store in Wallington (near Croydon). If anyone is visiting the Banksy exhibition at RISE gallery in Croydon, it is not too far away.
The item is not mine, it is just something I saw and thought might be useful to someone here. It is a fairly 'basic' chest, with metal frame and pine drawers. The drawers all have a gap (maybe half an inch or more) above them, so the chest is not 'sealed' when the drawers are closed.
The chest dimensions are: approx. 35.5 deep x 31ins wide x 28 ins high The price is ยฃ40.
It has been there for less than a week ie new 2nd-hand stock, but needs a bit of a clean up on the outside.
Directions if needed can be found be google searching for 'emmaus'. The Address is on Stafford Rd, Wallington. (From Croydon, once in Wallington, Look for a zebra crossing opposite a church. The driveway into Emmaus is next to a 'Euronics' store).
Sorry, no photo of the item. |
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Aza
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Aza on Sept 21, 2015 17:40:05 GMT 1, I'm thinking of getting a plan chest, but have a few queries.
Do you simply store prints on top of each other between sheets of glassine/tissue paper?
If so I assume you flatten them first.
How many prints do you put into an average sized drawer?
Are they easy to access if you want to have a look through them?
Can you possibly post some photos of the drawers open, so I can take a peak?
I'm thinking of getting a plan chest, but have a few queries. Do you simply store prints on top of each other between sheets of glassine/tissue paper? If so I assume you flatten them first. How many prints do you put into an average sized drawer? Are they easy to access if you want to have a look through them? Can you possibly post some photos of the drawers open, so I can take a peak? |
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European Bob
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by European Bob on Sept 21, 2015 18:30:13 GMT 1, I was lucky enough to get a couple from a local school. A friend was working with the caretaker and they were throwing them out. They needed some sanding down and one had a coat of grey paint. I will get some pics.
I store all my prints in them, I simply lay the prints on top of each over and place some foam board on top to keep them flat.
One drawer is around 90x70x10cm so I can easily hold 20+ prints per drawer.
I would recommend visiting a local school especially in summer and having a chat with the caretaker. They are heavy so watch out for your back!
I was lucky enough to get a couple from a local school. A friend was working with the caretaker and they were throwing them out. They needed some sanding down and one had a coat of grey paint. I will get some pics.
I store all my prints in them, I simply lay the prints on top of each over and place some foam board on top to keep them flat.
One drawer is around 90x70x10cm so I can easily hold 20+ prints per drawer.
I would recommend visiting a local school especially in summer and having a chat with the caretaker. They are heavy so watch out for your back!
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Aza
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Aza on Sept 21, 2015 18:38:05 GMT 1, Thanks for the info @europeanbob
Look forward to seeing those photos.
Thanks for the info @europeanbob Look forward to seeing those photos. |
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European Bob
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by European Bob on Sept 21, 2015 20:37:41 GMT 1, Aza The brown one is the smaller of the two but both work great!
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Aza
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Aza on Sept 21, 2015 22:01:56 GMT 1, Lovely, thanks Bob
Now time to hunt one down!
Lovely, thanks Bob Now time to hunt one down! |
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Eric Pause on Sept 22, 2015 0:43:18 GMT 1, European Bob What is your Resting Place sitting on? It looks great!
European Bob What is your Resting Place sitting on? It looks great!
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Sept 22, 2015 3:57:20 GMT 1, I finally found a nice timber chest, as i mentioned previously they are so expensive over here. Got this from a rich boat designer down the coast for $300, really happy.. Need to find more furniture bargains for the man cave...
I finally found a nice timber chest, as i mentioned previously they are so expensive over here. Got this from a rich boat designer down the coast for $300, really happy.. Need to find more furniture bargains for the man cave... |
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European Bob
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by European Bob on Sept 22, 2015 11:48:48 GMT 1, European Bob What is your Resting Place sitting on? It looks great!
European Bob What is your Resting Place sitting on? It looks great! It is a floating shelf from Ikea, I just use it a plinth |
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Zippy
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Zippy on Sept 25, 2015 14:11:14 GMT 1, Interesting thread. Also looking for an old leather chair for reading @coach
Would love a plans chest but not enough room to keep one. Has anyone used a low (3 or 4 drawer) one as a coffee table?
Or risky the kids spill something and it drips down / in the drawers?
Interesting thread. Also looking for an old leather chair for reading @coach
Would love a plans chest but not enough room to keep one. Has anyone used a low (3 or 4 drawer) one as a coffee table?
Or risky the kids spill something and it drips down / in the drawers?
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by bejwee77 on Sept 25, 2015 15:46:39 GMT 1, I modified an old desk to include a flat-file drawer, with a decorative piece on the top with glow-in-the-dark resin.
Before:
After:
Art drawer:
Desktop:
Desktop glow:
I modified an old desk to include a flat-file drawer, with a decorative piece on the top with glow-in-the-dark resin. Before: After: Art drawer: Desktop: Desktop glow: |
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Cool User Name on Sept 25, 2015 19:48:25 GMT 1, Bought off ebay for a couple of hundred quid
Bought off ebay for a couple of hundred quid |
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Aza
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Aza on Sept 30, 2015 19:54:25 GMT 1, Interesting thread. Also looking for an old leather chair for reading @coach Would love a plans chest but not enough room to keep one. Has anyone used a low (3 or 4 drawer) one as a coffee table? Or risky the kids spill something and it drips down / in the drawers?
The only space I have for one is as a coffee table.
I'll get round to getting one at some point
Interesting thread. Also looking for an old leather chair for reading @coach Would love a plans chest but not enough room to keep one. Has anyone used a low (3 or 4 drawer) one as a coffee table? Or risky the kids spill something and it drips down / in the drawers? The only space I have for one is as a coffee table. I'll get round to getting one at some point |
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Steph Rat Catcher on Sept 30, 2015 19:56:44 GMT 1, Interesting thread. Also looking for an old leather chair for reading @coach Would love a plans chest but not enough room to keep one. Has anyone used a low (3 or 4 drawer) one as a coffee table? Or risky the kids spill something and it drips down / in the drawers? The only space I have for one is as a coffee table. I'll get round to getting one at some point
Interesting thread. Also looking for an old leather chair for reading @coach Would love a plans chest but not enough room to keep one. Has anyone used a low (3 or 4 drawer) one as a coffee table? Or risky the kids spill something and it drips down / in the drawers? The only space I have for one is as a coffee table. I'll get round to getting one at some point [have you seen the one's that go on the wall? |
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Aza
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Aza on Sept 30, 2015 20:01:54 GMT 1, If it pokes out from the wall too I won't have enough space for that type 
If it pokes out from the wall too I won't have enough space for that type |
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Aza
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Aza on Sept 30, 2015 20:02:16 GMT 1, Or does it 'unflap' from the wall?
Or does it 'unflap' from the wall?
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Coach on Sept 30, 2015 20:16:07 GMT 1, Interesting thread. Also looking for an old leather chair for reading @coach Would love a plans chest but not enough room to keep one. Has anyone used a low (3 or 4 drawer) one as a coffee table? Or risky the kids spill something and it drips down / in the drawers?
I said that a year ago. Still haven't found one!
Interesting thread. Also looking for an old leather chair for reading @coach Would love a plans chest but not enough room to keep one. Has anyone used a low (3 or 4 drawer) one as a coffee table? Or risky the kids spill something and it drips down / in the drawers? I said that a year ago. Still haven't found one! |
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by curiousgeorge on Oct 1, 2015 1:28:17 GMT 1, Interesting thread. Also looking for an old leather chair for reading @coach Would love a plans chest but not enough room to keep one. Has anyone used a low (3 or 4 drawer) one as a coffee table? Or risky the kids spill something and it drips down / in the drawers?
Interesting thread. Also looking for an old leather chair for reading @coach Would love a plans chest but not enough room to keep one. Has anyone used a low (3 or 4 drawer) one as a coffee table? Or risky the kids spill something and it drips down / in the drawers? Check for vertical plan chests. MUCH smaller footprint in comparison |
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by rosac on Oct 1, 2015 13:30:55 GMT 1, hi guys ive been looking for an a0 sizebox/draw i can slide under the bed... any ideas? much appreciated
hi guys ive been looking for an a0 sizebox/draw i can slide under the bed... any ideas? much appreciated
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Aza
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Aza on Apr 15, 2016 18:08:38 GMT 1, I finally bought a plan chest
I'm trying to find sheets of glassine paper of A1 size to place between prints, but I can only seem to find 50x70cm sheets.
Does anyone have a good source for A1 sheets?
I've been scouring google, but no luck.
I finally bought a plan chest I'm trying to find sheets of glassine paper of A1 size to place between prints, but I can only seem to find 50x70cm sheets. Does anyone have a good source for A1 sheets? I've been scouring google, but no luck. |
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dreadnatty
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by dreadnatty on Apr 15, 2016 18:11:20 GMT 1, I finally bought a plan chest I'm trying to find sheets of glassine paper of A1 size to place between prints, but I can only seem to find 50x70cm sheets. Does anyone have a good source for A1 sheets? I've been scouring google, but no luck.
I finally bought a plan chest I'm trying to find sheets of glassine paper of A1 size to place between prints, but I can only seem to find 50x70cm sheets. Does anyone have a good source for A1 sheets? I've been scouring google, but no luck. |
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Aza
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Aza on Apr 15, 2016 18:15:40 GMT 1, Thanks dreadnatty
I've seen various suppliers from the US, was hoping to find something UK based before going down that route.
Thanks dreadnattyI've seen various suppliers from the US, was hoping to find something UK based before going down that route. |
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by twist65 on Apr 16, 2016 0:20:05 GMT 1, I've not used these and their site isn't commerce, but mentions they do glassine paper and acid free tissue paper on the roll, so that should be wide enough, worth an enquiry:
www.hwpackaging.co.uk
I've not used these and their site isn't commerce, but mentions they do glassine paper and acid free tissue paper on the roll, so that should be wide enough, worth an enquiry: www.hwpackaging.co.uk |
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by met on Apr 16, 2016 9:31:34 GMT 1, I finally bought a plan chest I'm trying to find sheets of glassine paper of A1 size to place between prints, but I can only seem to find 50x70cm sheets. Does anyone have a good source for A1 sheets? I've been scouring google, but no luck.
Is your plan chest A0 in size or A1?
There is other protective paper you could use besides glassine, depending on your requirements.
twist65 mentioned the 75 x 100cm acid-free tissue paper at Atlantis, in a large basement area on Bonhill Street (about a 5 to 10-minute walk south of Old Street tube station). At 18 gsm, the tissue paper is about half the weight / thickness of typical glassine, but it doesn't have the water-resistant properties of glassine.
Although the boxes of 500 sheets at Atlantis are currently out of stock, they do have individual sheets that can be bought in-store (I got some this week). Each sheet is 10 or 11 pence, or ยฃ4.00 for 50.
A stronger, far more durable alternative would be bookbinding material that can be purchased at Shepherds, at 30 Gillingham Street near Victoria Station. See for example their 76.5 x 102cm acid-free sheets of Archival Kraft (120 gsm) or Archival Manila (225 gsm).
I finally bought a plan chest I'm trying to find sheets of glassine paper of A1 size to place between prints, but I can only seem to find 50x70cm sheets. Does anyone have a good source for A1 sheets? I've been scouring google, but no luck. Is your plan chest A0 in size or A1? There is other protective paper you could use besides glassine, depending on your requirements. twist65 mentioned the 75 x 100cm acid-free tissue paper at Atlantis, in a large basement area on Bonhill Street (about a 5 to 10-minute walk south of Old Street tube station). At 18 gsm, the tissue paper is about half the weight / thickness of typical glassine, but it doesn't have the water-resistant properties of glassine. Although the boxes of 500 sheets at Atlantis are currently out of stock, they do have individual sheets that can be bought in-store (I got some this week). Each sheet is 10 or 11 pence, or ยฃ4.00 for 50. A stronger, far more durable alternative would be bookbinding material that can be purchased at Shepherds, at 30 Gillingham Street near Victoria Station. See for example their 76.5 x 102cm acid-free sheets of Archival Kraft (120 gsm) or Archival Manila (225 gsm). |
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