Chemical Storage Cabinet using MigWeld 140 -- help!

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Hey all. I'm at a point where I need to store the modest amount of chemicals that I have safely, which is what I have NOT been doing.  The chemicals (e.g., acetone, muriatic acid, several spray paint cans, chrome polish, etc.) are currently stored in two old 20-quart coolers on the side of the house that I rent from, but the coolers are starting to crack from age.  I know it's been a bone-headed move to still keep them there, so now I'd like to build one, a steel one--now I have a reason for another fabrication project wooo hoooo! :-)   If you have any experience with building your own chem storage cabinet, please provide links/photos/suggestions. And thanks, in advance!  I'm thinking roughly 40"L x 30"H x 12"D with two shelves will be plenty to store all of the chemicals I have safely, only because I saw a couple of cabinets with these ~ dimensions at a Home Depot and an Orchard Supply store respectively.  Not sure of the steel gauge thickness yet, because I'm still researching steel thickness, steel style (e.g., perforated, with pre-formed vents, etc.), double-door options, hinge types, whether to use magnets or other options to secure the doors, what color, etc.  But it will have to be a stand-alone piece of equipment, just sitting upright on the side of a house in a shaded area. I'm planning to use my MigWeld 140 for the project.Agape GuyEverlast Power I-MIG 200 (dual voltage)Everlast PowerArc 200 stickHarbor Freight Titanium 125 Easy FluxHypertherm Powermax 30Way too many power tools
Reply:Originally Posted by Agape GuyHey all. I'm at a point where I need to store the modest amount of chemicals that I have safely, which is what I have NOT been doing.  The chemicals (e.g., acetone, muriatic acid, several spray paint cans, chrome polish, etc.) are currently stored in two old 20-quart coolers on the side of the house that I rent from, but the coolers are starting to crack from age.  I know it's been a bone-headed move to still keep them there, so now I'd like to build one, a steel one--now I have a reason for another fabrication project wooo hoooo! :-)   If you have any experience with building your own chem storage cabinet, please provide links/photos/suggestions. And thanks, in advance!  I'm thinking roughly 40"L x 30"H x 12"D with two shelves will be plenty to store all of the chemicals I have safely, only because I saw a couple of cabinets with these ~ dimensions at a Home Depot and an Orchard Supply store respectively.  Not sure of the steel gauge thickness yet, because I'm still researching steel thickness, steel style (e.g., perforated, with pre-formed vents, etc.), double-door options, hinge types, whether to use magnets or other options to secure the doors, what color, etc.  But it will have to be a stand-alone piece of equipment, just sitting upright on the side of a house in a shaded area. I'm planning to use my MigWeld 140 for the project.
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Reply:FWIW I have an old vertical freezer that I use.  The inside doesn't rust and the insulation keeps temperature variations down.  I need to clear some old stuff out, but I like its simplicity.  At work we have a complicated haz mat system, which serves as a point of segregation for chemicals that can't be stored safely together.  I don't have that problem in my garage.Commercial cabinets have vent provisions, can be grounded, and most importantly, have a fusible link that closes the doors in sequence if open and in case of fire.  Other than that, the cabinets aren't that complicated, really.Last edited by CarlMc; 02-19-2017 at 07:01 PM.
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Reply:Originally Posted by CarlMcFWIW I have an old vertical freezer that I use.  The inside doesn't rust and the insulation keeps temperature variations down.  I need to clear some old stuff out, but I like its simplicity.  At work we have a complicated haz mat system, which serves as a point of segregation for chemicals that can't be stored safely together.  I don't have that problem in my garage.Commercial cabinets have vent provisions, can be grounded, and most importantly, have a fusible link that closes the doors in sequence if open and in case of fire.  Other than that, the cabinets aren't that complicated, really.