Hello everyone, I am considering converting my Ikea Pax wardrobe into a workshop cabinet. My question is: Can the Ikea Pax wardrobe be repurposed as a workshop cabinet, especially regarding stability, load capacity, and the internal use with tools and heavy materials? I’m looking for experience reports or tips on how to best modify the cabinet to make it suitable for workshop purposes. Thank you in advance!
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MAVERICKKA2 Jun 2016 11:24kaju67 schrieb:
Using a few rubber mats as a base for heavier tools helps keep everything in place.That might work well for non-slip surfaces, but it doesn’t change the load-bearing capacity of the shelves. I believe it’s wrong to ignore the maximum load limit. The cabinet is not officially certified as a workshop cabinet. Ikea does not provide load tests for this purpose.
Guyju schrieb:
Make sure to securely attach the cabinet to the wall, or it could tip over.This advice is extremely important! Especially with heavy loads, use thicker brackets and screws.
I can only add that during the renovation, you should definitely pay attention to dust protection and moisture. Workshop dirt can severely damage surfaces, and moisture causes particle boards to swell. Ventilation is also important if you store chemicals or solvents. The Pax is generally suitable for lightweight tools and equipment if it is stabilized and adapted.
MAVERICKKA schrieb:
This note is extremely important! Especially under heavy load, use thicker brackets and screws.Thanks for the tip, I hadn't considered that at all. How strong should the brackets and screws be sized? Are there any practical guidelines? I'm aiming to find a good balance between stability and the amount of screwing required.
Nane49 schrieb:
How strong should the brackets and screws be dimensioned? Are there any practical experience values?For the brackets, I recommend 40x40 mm (1.6x1.6 inches) or larger, preferably well galvanized or made of steel to prevent deformation. Use screws at least 5x50 mm (0.2x2 inches) wood screws (chipboard screws are ideal). Distributing several brackets on each shelf better distributes the load. Additionally, it is advisable to install crossbars or an OSB back panel to absorb shear forces.
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