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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: dan.schumaker on July 19, 2019, 11:55:03 AM

Title: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: dan.schumaker on July 19, 2019, 11:55:03 AM
So as you all know, I have a bit of a problem with having built way too many pedals  ;D  My previous attempts at storing all my pedals worked for a little bit, but I was quickly running out of space.  And more importantly, Mrs. Schu-tone was running out of patience with pedals all over the house.  So doing some looking, I ran across this and decided to give it a try.

This is a sheet pan rack from a restaurant supply store.  Couple that with some full size sheet pans (26" x 18"), and I have a solution for my pedals.  One pan can hold a surprising amount of pedals on it (one alone can hold over 50 1590A's).  I am happy with how this turned out, and I like that I have a little room to expand in the future!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48321826156_3b19504e0a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gC2ZpJ)20190718_200207 (https://flic.kr/p/2gC2ZpJ) by Dan Schumaker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/126000939@N08/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48321940462_de855fa7a5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gC3zow)20190718_195907 (https://flic.kr/p/2gC3zow) by Dan Schumaker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/126000939@N08/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48321826211_3cba534820_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gC2ZqF)20190718_200017 (https://flic.kr/p/2gC2ZqF) by Dan Schumaker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/126000939@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: mjcyates on July 19, 2019, 12:07:44 PM
Perfect! I always like finding ways to use things not for their intended purpose.
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: alanp on July 19, 2019, 12:43:12 PM
More importantly, is Mrs Schu-tone happy?

If mama ain't happy, then no one ain't happy.
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: dan.schumaker on July 19, 2019, 12:55:40 PM
Mrs. Schu-Tone is happy with the result, so all is good  ;D
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: EBK on July 19, 2019, 02:49:48 PM
 :o

The pans hold a lot of pedals.
:o
And
You've filled a lot of pans.
:o
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: jimilee on July 19, 2019, 03:37:56 PM
How do you like that G.K. setup?


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Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: dan.schumaker on July 19, 2019, 04:29:42 PM
Quote from: jimilee on July 19, 2019, 03:37:56 PM
How do you like that G.K. setup?


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I think its good for what it does, but I definitely do not have the bass chops (or guitar really) to really put it through its paces.
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: atreidesheir on July 20, 2019, 10:27:22 PM
That's impressive.
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: EBK on July 20, 2019, 10:32:04 PM
I told my wife today that I need one of these racks.  She thinks it is a great idea.  :D I think I'd dedicate mine to storing parts and tools mostly. 
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: pickdropper on July 20, 2019, 10:55:10 PM
That looks very very nice.

Do you worry about dust getting on the pedals sitting in the open air?  I've thought about the shelf idea, but I don't want to deal with dust, so I keep the unused ones bagged in boxes.  Maybe a combination of bags and those shelves would be work.
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: dan.schumaker on July 22, 2019, 10:43:59 AM
Quote from: pickdropper on July 20, 2019, 10:55:10 PM
That looks very very nice.

Do you worry about dust getting on the pedals sitting in the open air?  I've thought about the shelf idea, but I don't want to deal with dust, so I keep the unused ones bagged in boxes.  Maybe a combination of bags and those shelves would be work.

Not really worried about dust getting on them.  They were in the open before, so never really a worry.  If anything, I can just a rack over the top level to keep down on it or get a cheap plastic cover over the rack (then I can make up some BS about the pedals being "hermetically sealed to preserve tone")  :D
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: matmosphere on July 22, 2019, 01:37:22 PM
Awesome idea!!

I know they make some kind of clear plastic sheeting for racks.
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: EBK on July 22, 2019, 01:46:32 PM
I'm in the process of assembling a sheet pan rack.  Seriously!  If you inspire one more person to do it, you can say you started a trend.  ;D
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: matmosphere on July 22, 2019, 01:50:01 PM
Don't you mean he started a Schu-trend?
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: EBK on July 22, 2019, 04:57:08 PM
Quote from: Matmosphere on July 22, 2019, 01:50:01 PM
Don't you mean he started a Schu-trend?
Perhaps.  It did feel weird placing this genuine Schu-pedal onto this Schu-eet pan. ;D
(http://i.imgur.com/aobJJ8Ul.jpg)
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: dan.schumaker on July 22, 2019, 05:27:56 PM
That's awesome!  My sphere-of-influence is growing!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: New Pedal Storage Day
Post by: Drew Hallenbeck on September 02, 2019, 09:47:10 AM
Been digging this idea for a while now. Just pulled the trigger yesterday on a 1/2 height rack with 12 sheets (not sure why they include 12 when it will only hold 10) and a clear plastic cover. Hopefully shipping doesn't take too long, I'm really trying to organize my space better to help workflow. Thanks for the inspiration!