New workshop question

[1836 Leatherworks]

I will be building a new workshop from the ground up later this year, so I am planning machinery layouts and so on, but my question is about leather storage.

I am integrating 6"x6"x4' cubbies into my cutting table and want to know what type of wood to use. I am worried about using cedar since it might dry and stain the leather with oil, but I don't know this for a fact...but I like the idea of keeping bugs out.

I could also use MDF or sand ply, but these won't keep bugs out. Any suggestions would be very welcome, thanks!

[alpha2]

I'd say use cedar, but put some kind of fishnet material between the wood and leather. Anything that will breathe, but not allow the leather to contact the leather. I didn't realize bugs were a thing with leather. Is it a Houston thing?

My only concern here is sunlight on the leather. It turns out that cows can still get sunburned after they're dead!

[1836 Leatherworks]

Everything is bigger in TX...including our roaches. I haven't had a problem yet, but the last thing I want is to find a 3" monster has made his home inside a hide of upholstery leather.

I am also considering aluminum tubes, but those can get pricey!

[fredk]

I store some leather in the cardboard tubes which carpet is wound round. They are usually about 12 to 15 feet long. I got some free from a carpet shop and cut them down to 4 foot lengths

[Colt W Knight]

If I were building from the ground up, I would hang my leather like a clothes closet. That way you don't have to worry about curling leather and you would have full view of the leather for visual appraisal before working on projects.

 

[alpha2]

Good idea! Not a fan of the curl. I'd need more space, though.

[Instinctive]

Sonotube. Cardboard tubes used to pour concrete post for deck, etc. Very cheap to buy and available in a number of different diameters.