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MMAemorabilia Ground >> A weekend project.....
| 9/20/11 9:07 PM | |
the chip guy
Member Since: 3/2/10 Posts: 693 |
So, I was cruising cragislist last Friday when I see a Hamilton flat file listed for $20. I though the seller forgot to add a zero or something??? I proceed to call the guy and arrange a pick up a few hours later, when I got there I saw a little rust nothing major just wanted to get it out of there before he changed his mind it wasn't until I got it home that I realized what a project was.   yeah, those wood deviders where SCREWED IN!!!! 20 screws per shelf! It took me 5 hours to hammer and sand all of the holes in every shelf. The new stuido lights hepled dry the paint faster and that saved some time.   I just put a few posters in and on it to take the pic's, it will be a few weeks and a couple scrub downs before I trust the new paint.     all in all the file was $20 + $50 for paint + $20 for sand paper and 13 hours of my time..... $0! so a $90 total investment, not to bad I think because they usually retail for 2K. |
| 9/20/11 9:52 PM | |
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hunto21
Member Since: 4/5/11 Posts: 195 |
thats cool as hell |
| 9/20/11 9:56 PM | |
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wiu81
Member Since: 6/1/09 Posts: 863 |
That's awesome chip. Good find and props for putting in the work. 
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| 9/20/11 10:13 PM | |
ricksongjj
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Member Since: 10/9/04 Posts: 7949 |
Thats an awesome idea! Nice work. |
| 9/20/11 10:17 PM | |
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RitchieGreaser
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Member Since: 8/22/11 Posts: 21 |
That is great Chip! I already have my wife looking at garage sales if she happends to come across one, as well as looking at craigs list as well. |
| 9/20/11 10:40 PM | |
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the chip guy
Member Since: 3/2/10 Posts: 696 |
Thanks guys! It takes up a lot of space 55 X 45 but if your serious about long term storage it's a must. Poly or mylar bags are going to be my next purchase. I'm shocked at some of the deals i've been finding on craigslist lately, it's definitly a new hunting ground of mine. |
| 9/20/11 10:56 PM | |
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the chip guy
Member Since: 3/2/10 Posts: 697 |
Dr Dale Doback - I have a ton of poly sleeves and acid free backings that I obvioulsy dont need or use anymore that will just be thrown away when I move soon. Oh I am.... let me know what you need for them. |
| 4/15/12 10:39 PM | |
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the chip guy
Member Since: 3/2/10 Posts: 1314 |
ttt |
| 4/15/12 10:51 PM | |
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the chip guy
Member Since: 3/2/10 Posts: 1316 |
I can put 100+ per stack easy 200 per drawer, but if they are bagged and boarded maybe 30ish per stack... I keep my poster room bone dry with a dehumidifier all summer long and in the winter I don't worry. The weight of all of the posters is a good thing imo as long as the bottom of the file is "FLAT" , also don't put smaller posters under bigger one's. |
| 4/15/12 10:58 PM | |
grkblood
Member Since: 3/12/10 Posts: 1638 Joe Show Radio, Owner |
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| 4/15/12 11:10 PM | |
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the chip guy
Edited: 04/15/12 11:10 PM Member Since: 3/2/10 Posts: 1317 |
I was using neodymium earth magnets to hold the posters flat at first but they tend to leave presure marks on posters that want to roll back up, so now I use books, programs, flyers and magazines to weight the corners down safely. It get's a little messy but it's better at flating out the posters.
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| 4/15/12 11:24 PM | |
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tdrsnake
Member Since: 3/4/12 Posts: 39 |
That is awesome, chip. Very ingenious. |
| 4/16/12 10:16 AM | |
JSF_UFC
Member Since: 1/7/12 Posts: 34 |
Nice Chip. You may need another one soon. |
| 4/16/12 10:18 AM | |
Jump Kick
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Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 13845 |
***Drools*** |
| 4/16/12 8:00 PM | |
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mmagirl104
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Member Since: 1/7/12 Posts: 168 |
Yeah, I'm drooling too. I came across one before I started collecting posters while I was shopping for work. Was down at the local liquidation store where the gov't offices get rid of their shit and they were selling for about $100 each if I remember right. Really pissed because now I have a use for one! Great setup there Chip, very cool. |
| 4/16/12 8:05 PM | |
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grizz632
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Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 5157 |
I'm picking mine up tomorrow :) If you only knew how much money I've spent this week because of you chip... |
| 4/16/12 8:07 PM | |
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grkblood
Member Since: 3/12/10 Posts: 1640 Joe Show Radio, Owner |
after looking around a good bit I can confirm that the deal you got was ridiculously good. |
| 4/16/12 8:32 PM | |
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grkblood
Member Since: 3/12/10 Posts: 1641 Joe Show Radio, Owner |
I'm going to try to talk this guy down to $200 for these. |
| 7/31/12 4:39 PM | |
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the chip guy
Member Since: 3/2/10 Posts: 1505 |
ttt |
| 7/31/12 4:49 PM | |
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RitchieGreaser
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Member Since: 8/22/11 Posts: 443 |
ever since chip found this on craigs list i have been checking the san diego craigs list for flat files. well my lucky day came sunday when a flat file went on craigs list for free. you just had to come and pick it up. I got it and it is pretty nice. has very minor rust in 2 small spots and some stickers on it. I will sand off the rust, remove the stickers, take out the flaps in each drawer and repaint it black. its gonna be a few weeks until its done because i am super busy but will post photos when its completed. http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww121/rgreaser/2012-07-29_20-47-27_506.jpg http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww121/rgreaser/2012-07-29_20-47-45_461.jpg |
| 7/31/12 4:55 PM | |
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ricksongjj
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Member Since: 10/9/04 Posts: 9093 |
Nice,that looks to be in great condition Ritchie. |
| 7/31/12 5:53 PM | |
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grkblood
Member Since: 3/12/10 Posts: 1888 Joe Show Radio, Owner |
Wow, I cant believe you got that for free. Great score man. What size is it? |
| 7/31/12 8:01 PM | |
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RitchieGreaser
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Member Since: 8/22/11 Posts: 444 |
46.5" x 34" x 17.5" i know i couldnt believe it. I have checked almost daily and the. Bam! The listing said they just wanted it gone. I thought it would be trashed but its in really good condition. |
| 7/31/12 8:16 PM | |
Dawggy
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Member Since: 2/20/11 Posts: 1999 |
Awesome find Ritchie.
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| 8/13/12 12:37 PM | |
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RitchieGreaser
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Member Since: 8/22/11 Posts: 455 |
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww121/rgreaser/2012-08-13_09-29-37_795.jpg after minor sanding, cleaning of handles and paint here is the final product. I love how it turned out. not bad for free and about $25 in paint and sand paper. |
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