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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #125 on: December 08, 2019, 04:09:19 PM »
what a horror story :o

I wasn't planning to leave them in there, but was curious if anyone had. I would be a nervous wreck imagining that they would tip it on its side.

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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #126 on: December 08, 2019, 06:41:34 PM »
I left everything in the flat files and it went smoothly. 

A friend of mine came to help, I rented a U-Haul, we moved 45 drawers full of poster crap, it took the entire afternoon, we took the drawers out one after the other, put them back into their respective cases inside the truck, then out again at the new place.  Really easy. 

I bought him a nice dinner ($300 for 2 with wine, not bad).  Super cheap and effective.

Done!!!

T
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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #127 on: December 08, 2019, 07:01:19 PM »
what a horror story :o

I wasn't planning to leave them in there, but was curious if anyone had. I would be a nervous wreck imagining that they would tip it on its side.

Hi iojabba, I've slid the drawers out full and put the flat file empty on a moving truck.  Then, we loaded the full drawers  back into the flat file and strapped it all down. I had a wooden flat file made about 20 years ago that I really like.  Okie
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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #128 on: December 10, 2019, 10:03:25 AM »
Finally got round to buying one of these A0 size so I can still store with my sleeves , Still haven't loaded it up yet though......



Got it from ebay, guy had it up for £200 buy it now or bid, Offered him £150 via pm and settled on £160 as I was paying for shipping which was an extra £76 by shiply.
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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #129 on: December 11, 2019, 04:15:33 PM »
I left everything in the flat files and it went smoothly. 

A friend of mine came to help, I rented a U-Haul, we moved 45 drawers full of poster crap, it took the entire afternoon, we took the drawers out one after the other, put them back into their respective cases inside the truck, then out again at the new place.  Really easy. 

I bought him a nice dinner ($300 for 2 with wine, not bad).  Super cheap and effective.

Done!!!

T

Bargain! Although I may be movie across the country, so it may be worth an extra bottle.
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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #130 on: December 11, 2019, 04:16:21 PM »
Hi iojabba, I've slid the drawers out full and put the flat file empty on a moving truck.  Then, we loaded the full drawers  back into the flat file and strapped it all down. I had a wooden flat file made about 20 years ago that I really like.  Okie

That definitely sounds like an option for a short trip.
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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #131 on: December 11, 2019, 04:31:51 PM »
Bargain! Although I may be movie across the country, so it may be worth an extra bottle.

As long as you get to drink it too, make that two and enjoy.

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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #132 on: December 12, 2019, 11:40:58 AM »
That's a given
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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #133 on: December 12, 2019, 01:24:15 PM »
How many flat files are you taking across country?

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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #134 on: December 12, 2019, 04:25:04 PM »
only one with 5 drawers. It's actually been converted into a large coffee table. Pretty sure I'm going to pull everything out and sandwich the paper between acrylic or MDF for the move.
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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #135 on: August 05, 2021, 01:30:00 AM »
Old thread, but  figured I would weigh in on the moving of flat files specifically full-ish ones.  First of all, I would NOT trust movers to move a flat file with any poster in it.  But when I moved to OK from CA, I had a U-Haul trailer.  I custom cut foam core "lids" for each drawer.  After putting one of those on top, I then shoved pool noodles in there to keep everything tight and prevent sliding around.  A couple of drawers were full enough that I used half pool noodles.  I put one on each side edge front to back, 2 supporting between those running front to back, and one in the front runing side to side.  I also ran shrink wrap around the whole thing to keep the drawers from trying to slide open.  The whole setup cost me about $15 bucks and it worked perfectly.  No sliding, no damage. 

I actually still use the foam core lids to prevent any damage from opening/closing, and it especially helps for being able to store a rolled poster until it is sufficiently flattened.
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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #136 on: August 07, 2021, 11:55:45 AM »
Good idea on the foam core lids, Schan.  I'm going to do that if I move again. Okie

Old thread, but  figured I would weigh in on the moving of flat files specifically full-ish ones.  First of all, I would NOT trust movers to move a flat file with any poster in it.  But when I moved to OK from CA, I had a U-Haul trailer.  I custom cut foam core "lids" for each drawer.  After putting one of those on top, I then shoved pool noodles in there to keep everything tight and prevent sliding around.  A couple of drawers were full enough that I used half pool noodles.  I put one on each side edge front to back, 2 supporting between those running front to back, and one in the front runing side to side.  I also ran shrink wrap around the whole thing to keep the drawers from trying to slide open.  The whole setup cost me about $15 bucks and it worked perfectly.  No sliding, no damage. 

I actually still use the foam core lids to prevent any damage from opening/closing, and it especially helps for being able to store a rolled poster until it is sufficiently flattened.

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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #137 on: August 07, 2021, 03:07:39 PM »
A couple of drawers were full enough that I used half pool noodles.  I put one on each side edge front to back, 2 supporting between those running front to back, and one in the front runing side to side.

This is good stuff.  A little late for me, but I wish I had thought of it.  I moved 45 drawers full of posters 2 years ago and spent a couple of months (a little bit here and there) realigning everything.  Now, I like everything perfectly aligned, so it probably took me longer than it should, but that little trick from Schan would have helped a lot.

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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #138 on: August 07, 2021, 05:50:33 PM »
Old thread, but  figured I would weigh in on the moving of flat files specifically full-ish ones.  First of all, I would NOT trust movers to move a flat file with any poster in it.  But when I moved to OK from CA, I had a U-Haul trailer.  I custom cut foam core "lids" for each drawer.  After putting one of those on top, I then shoved pool noodles in there to keep everything tight and prevent sliding around.  A couple of drawers were full enough that I used half pool noodles.  I put one on each side edge front to back, 2 supporting between those running front to back, and one in the front runing side to side.  I also ran shrink wrap around the whole thing to keep the drawers from trying to slide open.  The whole setup cost me about $15 bucks and it worked perfectly.  No sliding, no damage. 

I actually still use the foam core lids to prevent any damage from opening/closing, and it especially helps for being able to store a rolled poster until it is sufficiently flattened.

I had the same concerns. I took all the drawers out and stacked them. Had the movers setup the bases and then I moved posters for about a week and finally brought the drawers. Still haven’t recovered from that. Just ended throwing them in whatever drawer.

I had mine in sleeves, so one problem was they kept sliding around when I made any attempt. I could see if it was paper on paper but once the poly start slipping - it’s gone. I dropped a stack in one attempt.



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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #139 on: August 08, 2021, 01:28:24 AM »
Charlie, I'm wondering if it's less painful for you to drop the stack or the movers?  What a haunting moment for a collector!  Okie

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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #140 on: August 08, 2021, 04:02:27 AM »
This picture was posted a few years ago.



My setup has changed quite a bit.  I moved a few flat files to a climate controlled storage facility (along w a few other things of value) and filled them w my most expensive stuff.  Out of sight, out of mind, as they say.  Then I had to buy a few more flat files to replace the ones that I moved.

I think I will probably do a yearly visit to the storage place (or maybe every other year), add whatever I care about to the flat file there and keep the cheaper stuff at home.

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Re: Flat file drawers
« Reply #141 on: August 08, 2021, 12:46:40 PM »
Nice looking stacks, T!  How many file drawers do you have for your collection?   If there's a coveted no-prize (like Marvel Comics awarded in the old days) for guessing closest to the number, my guess is 101.  Best, Okie

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« Reply #142 on: August 08, 2021, 01:03:19 PM »
That's an old picture, Okie, but I think 60?  101 would be difficult since they come in 5s :)

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« Reply #143 on: August 08, 2021, 01:23:29 PM »

Hi T, I wasn't even close as I was thinking each individual drawer.  That means you are around 300 individual drawers at 5 drawers x 60 stacks.  Boy, was I way off or what?!  Okie
That's an old picture, Okie, but I think 60?  101 would be difficult since they come in 5s :)

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« Reply #144 on: August 08, 2021, 01:32:25 PM »
Hahaha No, 60 drawers, Okie.

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