I've seen many mfg companies have similar baskets for keeping scrap, parts,
etc. on the production floor. Most I've seen are made to be moved by
forklift and look to be roughly 4'x4'x4'. The wire is woven and pretty
heavy gauge - maybe 3/16" dia. I'd guess the bins weigh >100lbs themselves.
Ben......
On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Shannah Miller <shannahquilts at
gmail.com>wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I need to find a wire basket for holding lumber, as a gift
> to a friend. The idea would be that most of the time, it
> would sit in his shop, but at times, he could use his
> Kubota tractor to move it elsewhere. So, obviously, that
> would mean non-installed, flat on the bottom.
>
> As I understand it, it's to hold scrap pieces of lumber,
> not entire 2x4s.
>
> The basket part of a traditional shopping cart (metal)
> would be close to ideal, although less tapered would
> be even better.
>
> Is there a name for such a thing, and if so, any idea
> where I can buy one?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shannah
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