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Nice Under Machine Storage??

JustLikeMe

JustLikeMe

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Has anyone found a neat and tidy under machine storage solution? My pin room is now approaching capacity and the large set of drawers I have may have to go. I hate seeing piles of stuff / large plastic containers under machines but I’m open to something that looks a bit nicer if it means room for one more game. Does anyone have any suggestions?
 
For raw storage we have four of these, (reccomended by AlanJ)
www.ebay.co.uk

PLASTIC STORAGE BOX LARGE 90L WITH LID LOCK HANDLES HEAVY DUTY HOME OFFICE | eBay

90L Large Heavy Duty Plastic Storage Box. These extra strong storage boxes are made from heavy duty, strong, thick plastic with locking lids for strong and secure fitting. Indented lid for easy stacking.
www.ebay.co.uk
You can fit two under a pin, they have little wheels so easy to pull out.

I'd love a more organised solution for smaller things
 
My bro-in-law gifted me a refurbished metal airline canister, pretty cool. It’s the only item that sits under any game of ours. Contains mostly tools and spare parts, I’ve added wheels to it so I can grab and move it fast as it’s heavy being a chonging big unit
 
Ok so those are some good options for boxes - does anyone have any suggestions for some sort of unit with drawers for smaller bits?
 
Great these Ottoman things 😂

Yes the partition is removable, I just lay it flat on bottom.

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You can fit loads in them, consoles, table legs, blankets, games, step downs, coin boxes, arcade control panels 😂

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I use them all the time, sitting at arcade for playing games, feet up for watching telly. Stand on for reaching shelving etc etc. Seconds to slide under the pinballs also when not in use.

The yellow one came from Dunelm Mill, does not come with divider. The single faux leather one, needs binned and the fake leather peels away, better with fabric in my opinion.
 
Crewey said:
My bro-in-law gifted me a refurbished metal airline canister, pretty cool. It’s the only item that sits under any game of ours. Contains mostly tools and spare parts, I’ve added wheels to it so I can grab and move it fast as it’s heavy being a chonging big unit
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Oh pictures please sounds interesting
 
JustLikeMe said:
Has anyone found a neat and tidy under machine storage solution? My pin room is now approaching capacity and the large set of drawers I have may have to go. I hate seeing piles of stuff / large plastic containers under machines but I’m open to something that looks a bit nicer if it means room for one more game. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Lot's of valuable space under Pins but I agree it's not a good look having crap, even in plastic tubs underneath. Those Argos ones do look a smart looking solution.

I've got this for my tools.

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That VW box looks great.... Given me an idea, have a set of WW cab decals that are ropey quality, would be cool to make a ply box on wheels and decorate with the old decals.
 
I've been trying to do the same. I have a few of the fabric storage boxes, some plastic ones and various tool boxes, but most of it doesn't slide out easily, especially as I have carpet.

Could really do with a flat base with loads of small wheels underneath that slides out but I've not found anything low profile enough that I could sit a small set of drawers on top.
 
cyberkryten said:
I've been trying to do the same. I have a few of the fabric storage boxes, some plastic ones and various tool boxes, but most of it doesn't slide out easily, especially as I have carpet.

Could really do with a flat base with loads of small wheels underneath that slides out but I've not found anything low profile enough that I could sit a small set of drawers on top.
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B&Q do some flat platforms with castors for moving plant pots about. Might do the job?
 
RetroHeed said:
I bought two of these recently for under my machines. Very useful, as I use them also for sitting at low arcade cabs.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7410916?clickSR=slp:term:ottoman:5:258:1
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@RetroHeed Thanks for the recommendation. Picked one up today, not for under my Pins but to replace an IKEA Lack TV bench under the window sill to help my cat get up and down. Nice quality for the money and will most likely keep my winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves etc. in over summer. May end up buying more of them.

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Marvello said:
@RetroHeed Thanks for the recommendation. Picked one up today, not for under my Pins but to replace an IKEA Lack TV bench under the window sill to help my cat get up and down. Nice quality for the money and will most likely keep my winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves etc. in over summer. May end up buying more of them.

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Awesome, is a great little storage seat, and for the money good quality.
 
Paul said:
I use a few of these....

www.ryman.co.uk

Strata Heavy Duty Storage Box with Wheels 145 Litre

Strata Heavy Duty Storage Box with Wheels 145 Litre
www.ryman.co.uk www.ryman.co.uk

They JUST (sometimes a bit tight, however depends on the angle of the front legs of the machine) fit... however are already on wheels, so can just wheel in and out....
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On offer, at £18 or 2 for £34 - and if you are a new customer - can get another £5 off. I just got 4 for £63 delivered. Bargain price!
 
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