It’s possible you’ll have already got observed that I like beginning items with seemingly random questions, and I’ll do it once more right here.
I promise it is going someplace good, guys. So, are you conversant in compact shelving?
For those who’re a library nerd like me, then you definitely completely are. And in the event you aren’t, no worries; they’re simply a number of the coolest shelving you will ever see in the event you like each mechanical stuff and feeling like a superhero.
You want these issues, proper? Clearly, you do, or else you would not be studying this.
For these unfamiliar, compact shelving is a number of the most effective storage for gadgets in libraries and different archival conditions whenever you’re restricted on house. Primarily, they’re library stacks (these super-long cabinets of books), however they’re on rails so you’ll be able to smush all of them collectively and match extra shelving items in a smaller house.
Some compact shelving might be operated manually with large wheels that make you’re feeling such as you’re a sea captain, like so.
And different compact shelving is electronically operated and push-button, however nonetheless options ginormous cabinets of books (or different supplies, and that is crucially necessary to bear in mind) sliding backwards and forwards at your fingertips. It is a straightforward approach to go mad with energy, belief me. So long as you are tall sufficient to succeed in the controls, it would not matter how robust you might be. In the present day, you are the Hulk, child.
Now, I would like you to think about stacks like these, solely greater. And crammed ground to ceiling with MOTORCYCLES.
Mates, that is what you will see in the event you go to the Harley-Davidson Bike Vault. And for me, it is the convergence of a number of items of non-public nerdery that I by no means in one million years thought that I would see. I am unable to let you know the nice it did my coronary heart to stroll into this room, however I used to be principally jaw on the ground the entire time I used to be right here.
For those who try this Instagram reel we posted, you will get a very good take a look at the moto vault. You may additionally hear a succinct clarification of the general assortment from superior Harley Museum curator Ann, who was variety sufficient to take us on a guided tour.
Here is a set of different pictures I took whereas visiting the Museum. For me, although, it is the Moto Vault that made my nerdy little coronary heart sing. For those who’re in Milwaukee, it’s best to test it out when you have the prospect.
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Janaki Jitchotvisut
