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Friday, 27 May 2022
Cabinz cic in local press - Chester: Expert develops new line of easy to assemble structures
D.I.G.R.S. - DIVIDE- rooms with portable insulated panels, fabric or green walls to save energy & aid function INSULATE -walls, floors & ceilings inside. Outside use green walls of soil / water thermal mass GROW - frruit & veg in pots inside & by outside walls for sustenance & mental / physical health REUSE - materials to do this or use materials with recycled content to save money & resources STORAGE & SECURITY in room dividers by adding insulation panels to back of storage unit book shelves
I encourage people to source preferably reusable materials locally where possible.
Cabinz cic and the Shelter and the Hardware Bank Network (SAHBN) can supply low cost , high quality fixings such as screws, loose pin hinges & growing buckets to groups to facilitate this and possibly donate some limited amounts. As mentioned by me previously, I recommend DIY'ers exploring Hexayurt construction methods & designs
By Paul Ridley
contact - cabinznet@gmail.com
Friday, 18 February 2022
Plan to make a low cost hardware kit to allow low income groups to build locally sourced (preferably reused) panels to make foldable shelters like Hexayurts, or for childrens play dens, animals pens or room dividers to reduce heating costs and noise
Plan to make a low cost hardware kit to allow low income groups to build locally sourced (preferably reused) panels to make shelters like Hexayurts, or childrens play dens, animal pens or room dividers to reduce heating costs and noise
Following on from previous Experiments in Prototyping a 6' Hexayurt Shelter from Metal Sided RIGID PIR Foam Sandwich Panels this expands the idea to use Loose Pin Hinges (Bzp 75mm -100mm)
on the corners joints instead of roof tek screws, so the hinge pins can be removed, and the shelter can be diassembled for storage / easy portability. Reusing panels for alternative uses such as window shutters for insulation / security could be explored.
A profile / cover to seal the roof seams will have to be designed.
This panel joining system could also be used inside for other shelters such as childrens play dens, animals pens or room dividers to save heating energy, quickly stored away when unused
An internal tensioned wire or threaded bar system to tighten structure may be required as loose pin hinge joints may need tightening. Perhaps this could be incorporated into a mezzanine in a hexayurt design
A similar method has been used for 'removable pin split hinges as baseboard connectors'
Materials to experiment making panels for interior use:
If there is a budget:
metal sided PIR sandwich panels (as in pic above) sips panels, mgo sips,
recycled plastic panels (poss made by methods of www.preciousplastic.com
No budget:
Used cardboard with edges taped to keep air inside for insulation, framed in Pallet wood, then painted using repaint project paint
Dissasemble used Furniture
75mm Loose Pin Hinges (100mm hinges also available)
Panels from dissasembled furniture could be used like in link below and joined togethere with Blooma Steel Fixing Clip 24mm (pic above)
Pic of plywood Hexayurt design which may be able to benefit fron the loose pin hinge idea
related page http://hexayurt.com/index.old.html
video of a Fold up Hexayurt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzC-T72tnYc
Sunday, 6 February 2022
Low Cost 1-2.05 M High New Remanufactured Shelving with Wood & Threaded Metal Bar Uprights that is Fully Height Adjustable in Several Sizes For Sale - Shop Fitters Welcome
Low Cost 2.05 M High New Remanufactured Shelving with Wood & Threaded Metal Bar that is Fully Height Adjustable in Several Sizes for Sale
These shelves with a chipboard core are remanufactured from new kitchen or bathroom cabinets from large manufacturers. Quality fixings are supplied by TIMCO
These shelves have thin rod uprights, so maximise the shelf space. They can be arranged in different configurations & heights, so parts are sold seperately .
The shelves shown can easily split into 2 x 1m high ones without cutting the 1m long rods
Different Sized Shelves & threaded rod are available. If heavy items like records are being stored, an extra threaded rod upright can be added in the middle
Please note: So they can place them where they want on the shelf, the buyer will have to drill 16mm holes in the shelves ( 16mm+ Drill bit & drill required) for the threaded rod to pass through. We have contacted mens sheds projects, who may be able to drill the holes for you at low cost. please contact your local diy group.
Alternatively, we can drill holes for £3 a shelf
Sizes of shelves are:
45 x 98cm ( shown in pic)
56.6cm x 71.5cm (small desk size in brown)
57.5 x 47.8 cm (grey colour)
37.5 x 47.8cm brown
47.8cm x 47.8cm brown
Prices :
Shelves (18mm thick) Large are ....................... £7 each
Medium are ...........................................................£6 each
Smaller ones are ...................................................£5 each
1m x 20mm diameter Threaded Bar .......................£6 each
1m x 16mm diameter Threaded Bar .......................£4. each
1m x 12mm diameter Threaded Bar .......................£3 each
1m x 10mm diameter Threaded Bar .......................£2.20 each
8mm & 6mm only for very small shelves
1m x 8mm diameter Threaded Bar .......................£1.80 each
1m x 6mm diameter Threaded Bar .......................£1.40 each
16mm diamter Nuts................................................10p each
16mm Diameter Coupling Nut..............................50p each
16mm Diameter DomeNut....................................50p each
Penny Washers if required .......................................5p each
Drilling 4 Holes in shelves ............................£3 each shelf
New Heavy Duty Castor Wheels are avalable @ £8 each if mobile shelves are required
To make the Shelves in the photo :
Shelves (6 in pic) @ £7 each = £42
Threaded Rod x 1m (8 in pic) @ £4 each =£32
16mm diamter Nuts (48 in pic) @15p each = £7.2
Coupling Nuts......... (4 in pic) @£50p each = £2
16mm Dome Nut (8 in pic) @£50p..... .........-£4
Packet of 4 Corner brackets.........................= £2
(to attach shelf to wall- pics below)
Total...............................................................£89.2
New Filler panels that can be attached the back of shelves are available in wood effect, white or cream
£3 each
Heavy duty metal framed mobile shelves on castor wheels are also available for £150, they cost over £1000 new
They are double sided or potentially accessed from 4 side depending on your shelves, some have a movable bar to stop contents coming out when shelve is moved.
Height is 1860mm x 950mm wide x 680mm deep
(colours may vary, shelves and plastic containers not inc. )
Saturday, 22 January 2022
Reuse campaigns and ideas in various stages of development by Paul Ridley & other associates / volunteers from Cabinz group or the Shelter & Hardware Bank Network (SAHBN)
This is a page for mainly reuse campaigns and ideas in various stages of development by Paul Ridley & other associates and /or volunteers from Cabinz group or the Shelter & Hardware Bank Network (SAHBN) in the Uk
Dig It All 2020
Proposed to the IFAN Food Bank Network & Other related charities to donate 2 tonnes of screws & fixings to food support users of food banks in growing their own fruit & veg in DIY built green houses / cloches and food storage sheds Hd
Regen P3R - 2-Jan-2022- current
- Economic & Environmemtal Regeneration throught Preparation. Reuse, Repair & Remanufacture
This is a material reuse based campaign involving
1. Preparation
Climate change with stronger winds / floods requires shelters / fencing etc ot be strengthened to resist these forces
2. Reuse
Gov orgs & businesses need to develop a reuse strategy
3. Repair
Inflation and shortages make repair increasingly important
4. Remanufacture
This needs to be expanded to support start up businesses for economic & environmental benefit
Hexayurt / Wedgeblock & Related Structures using Composite panels - 2020 - current
Various work over last 2 yrs
Current thoughts are on reusing perspex screens from covid screens to divert from the waste stream for energy saving room dividers, greenhouses, cloches, animal shelters & shed windows.
Hexayurt structres made of pallet wood frames with perspex plastic screwed to them will be a protype soon
Friday, 24 December 2021
New Stainless Steel Screws, Fixings, Used Platforms, Mobile Shelves & Air Extraction Pipes Available From CABINZ CIC
Pics below show some of the range of stainless steel fixings from split boxes.
We have been talking to boat repairers and others in the marine industry, who use these fixings.
Nick Gates in Emsworth Yacht Harbour has adapted some used ground level panels we have supplied to incorporate a system for joining them together, so they can be set at an angle.
One of the prototypes is shown in the pics below
Please contact us at cabinznet@gmail.com if you are interested in buying some.
The stainless steel fixings are high quality from TIMCO and low cost . We have some other fixings we can sell at lower cost or possibly donate to low income groups or charities.
Adjustable Mobile Shelves for tools, fixings or parts on 4 heavy duty castor wheels are for sale
(colours may vary)
Approx. 4 tonnes of new old stock galvanised air extraction pipe in several diameters & 3 or 6m lengths with many fixings and joints
Stainless Steel & anodised aluminium grab handles available
Cabinz cic in local press - Chester: Expert develops new line of easy to assemble structures
Chester: Expert develops new line of easy to assemble structures https://www.chesterstandard. co.uk/news/20163545.chester- expert-develop...
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'Shelter and Hardware Bank Network' (SAHBN) Launch Press Release : 17/8/19 by Paul Ridley of Cabinz CIC Cabinz CIC announc...
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Experiment using steel Rebar to attach your shelter to a heavy foundation made from a concrete fence post