General Questions

1. What is solid wood veneer?
Wood veneer products are the most efficient and beautiful way of using real wood in furniture. A veneer is a thin piece of real hardwood laminated to a core product (MDF). This method of lamination provides consistency in wood grain appearance. Veneers are also superior in that they do not expand and contract as wood dries and ages. To sum it all up, a veneer surface provides all the beauty of joined solid wood with out the cost, weight, and flaws often associated with it.

2. What is melamine?
Melamine is a man made, hard “formica” type material which, in this case, is laminated to a core product (MDF). One of the benefits of melamine is that it provides a hard, non-porous surface that is easy to wipe clean and provides for lasting durability. We offer a high quality white melamine in our Creation Station, Carts, and Stacks lines.

3. How long will it take, and what will I need for assembly of For Keeps Sake™ products?
Assembling the KeepsSake Creation Station™ and STACKS™ are very simple. All holes are pre-drilled, ready for hardware installation, and all the hardware you will need is provided. For Keeps Sake™ products are built on a cam system, meaning it only takes a 1/4 turn of a screwdriver to secure panels into place.

Assembly of the KeepsSake Creation Station™ will take about 2 - 3 hours. You receive not only written instructions, but also an instruction DVD which gives step by step instructions and demonstration of the assembly process. Tools needed: a hammer, a screwdriver, a level and a friend to assemble the cabinet and cart.

Assembly of the STACKS™ varies depending on the configuration you have ordered from 20 minutes to one hour per STACK. Once you become familiar with the assembly of the STACKS, assembly time per STACK decreases substantially. Detailed instructions outline the easy step-by-step process of assembly. Tools needed for STACKS assembly: a hammer and a screwdriver.

Questions about the KeepsSake Creation Station

1. Do I have to assemble the furniture?
Yes. All For Keeps Sake™ furniture requires assembly. Shipping is accomplished much easier this way. The process is quite easy and the furniture is very sturdy in it’s assembled state. If it becomes necessary to move, the cabinet is easily disassembled for easy and safe transport.

2. Can I put a computer in my KeepsSake Creation Station™?
Yes. Most monitors will fit in the upper desk area. The back of the upper cabinet is constructed of a solid wood product and does not have any predrilled holes in it to accommodate the cords; but, it can easily be drilled to allow for the cords to go out the back of the cabinet. Many customers have put computers in their cabinets.

3. Can I put my sewing machine my KeepsSake Creation Station™?
Yes. Sewing machines can be stored in the upper level of the cabinet and operated either on the main desk or the roll-out desk surface. It’s a great way to have quick access, neat storage, and adequate work space for your sewing machine and other crafting tools and supplies.

4. Can I buy a computer cabinet and get the same results?
Not really. We developed the KeepsSake Creation Station™ to do much more than an ordinary computer cabinet. Here are some of the defining differences:

Door supply storage: The KeepsSake Creation Station™ gives you the ability to store all of your supplies right at your finger tips. To accomplish this we use solid hardwood doors and three heavy duty hinges on each door to carry the weight of the supplies. Our Caboodle Wall™ storage system is totally customizable for your needs. The supplies you use most can be placed closest to you as you work.

12 x 12 paper storage: You won\\\\\\\'t find that in a standard computer cabinet. Our KeepsSake Carts allows you to store 12 x 12 paper, Cropper Hopper™ oversized hanging file folders and/or Cropper Hopper™ Vertical paper holders and paper pouches. The KeepsSake Creation Station™ shelves are also sized to fit 12 x 12 paper trays if you prefer horizontal paper storage.

Working surface area: The KeepsSake Creation Station™ has 2-3 times more work surface than a standard computer cabinet. The roll-out desk, the main desk area, and the top surface of the standard rolling cart add up to 12.5 square feet of working surface for you to spread out all your supplies. Plus with the clear KeepsSake Keep-It™ boxes on your Caboodle Wall™ you won\\\\\\\'t have your tools cluttering your desktop providing you even more working space.

Materials and construction: Unlike the pressboard material used in most computer cabinets, the KeepsSake Creation Station™ is built to last with the use of solid hardwood and hardwood veneer material.

Roll-away desk and carts: When you are done working, everything just rolls right back inside. You can leave your work out on the roll-away desk, eliminating the need to clean up, and come back to your projects right where you left off. Because there is 2\\\\\\\" of clearance above the rolling desktop you can leave supplies and tools out on your desk-top in addition to your page-in-progress.

Lighted work surface: The KeepsSake Creation Station™ has a lighted work surface from the 50 watt Halogen overhead lamp. With the roll-out desk extended, you sit out into your room where overhead and natural lighting can also help further illuminate your projects (and you won’t feel claustrophobic).

4. Will the KeepsSake Creation Station™ hold 12” x 12” binders?
Yes. All of the shelves are a full 12” deep and easily accommodate the oversized binders of our industry. There is clearance built in to the upper cabinet to allow for variation in binder depths.

5. How sturdy is the roll-out desk on the KeepsSake Creation Station™?
Yes. The roll-out desk is very sturdy and solid to withstand the rigorous task of eyelet setting, punching, stamping, etc. The KeepsSake Standard Cart™ is also a nice piece to roll out to your side and have a designated spot for performing these tasks.

6. What and where is the “Oversize Storage Bin” on the KeepsSake Creation Station™?
In the very back of the lower part of the KeepsSake Creation Station™ there is a narrow shelf, or bin, that provides a great place to store all those bigger things like large paper trimmers, light boxes, poster board, cutting mats, etc. It is 3” deep and has a lip all along the front edge to keep things contained.

7. Can two KeepsSake Carts fit in the lower part of the KeepsSake Creation Station ™?
Yes! This is a great way to maximize your paper and supply storage. Any combination of the 3 available KeepsSake Carts will work. Also, most to-go wheeled cases can fit in this space and thus be stored out of sight and ready for quick access.

Questions about the KeepsSake Carts

1. How many Hanging File Folders will fit in a cart?
Six (6) empty hanging file folders take up 1” of storage space. How many you will need depends on how much paper product you put in each one. There is 17 ½” of storage space available from side to side in a cart.

2. Which KeepsSake Cart is best?
Each cart has its own unique advantages. When ordering a KeepsSake Creation Station™ you have your choice of an open top or standard rolling cart. The carts were designed mainly for paper storage, but they can easily be used to store a variety of miscellaneous supplies.

The KeepsSake Open Top Cart™ is the most popular cart because it allows direct access to paper or other items from the top. It has file rails attached to the top edges of the deep storage well that will accommodate both legal and Cropper Hopper™ or Retrospect™ 12”x12” hanging file folders. Also, both 8 ½” x 11” and 12”x12” paper can be stored loose or in vertical paper holders within the well. There is a compartment below the upper section which is open from the front for additional storage. This cart is very versatile and allows easy and direct access to and viewing of paper/supplies.

The KeepsSake Standard Cart™ has a stationary top that serves as another work surface when the cart is rolled out to your side. Both 8 ½”x11” and 12”x12” paper can be stored (in hanging files, vertical paper holders, or loose) and accessed from the lower compartment. The Standard Cart will hang legal files on the rails that come with it. An additional file rail can be purchased and attached above the provided rail to accommodate 12”x12” hanging file folders.

The KeepsSake Drawer Cart™ comes in handy for storing all the misc. little things we crafters use. It has 2 small (3.75” deep) and 2 medium (5” deep) metal sided drawers that roll out smoothly to access your supplies. It is the same size dimensionally as the other 2 carts and fits in the lower part of the cabinet. It is a great addition to your KeepsSake Creation Station™.

3. Do the KeepsSake Carts roll into the bottom part of the KeepsSake Creation Station™?
Yes. The carts store nicely inside the lower portion of the cabinet. They can be rolled out to your side while working on a project; or, they may be left underneath when you open the cabinet and utilize the main desk or roll-out desk as they will not be in the way of either your standing or sitting at your workstation.

4. How much paper can I put in a cart?
Approximately 100 sheets of cardstock for each 1” of storage space

12” x 12” paper: up to approx. 1750 sheets of cardstock

8 ½” x 11” paper: up to approx. 3000 sheets of cardstock

Questions about the STACKS

1. What is the difference between “Basic Body” and “Designer Deluxe” in the STACKS™ line?
The difference is in the construction and the look of the drawer fronts. With the \"Basic Body”, the drawer fronts are made of wood veneer or white melamine. The faces are flat and the edges are square and banded with an edge banding. The “Designer Deluxe” drawer fronts are solid wood and have sculptured, curved edges. The large file drawer fronts and doors of the designer line are solid hardwood raised panel. White STACKS™ in the designer line have the same edge and raised panel features but are made of MDF and painted with a soft sheen white finish.

2. Why are there 2 different STACKS™ depths—19” and 24”?
We love options! Having options opens up all sorts of possibilities and covers all the angles. With us you can store it all! Our goal is to try to accommodate any number of given conditions and needs that our customers are working with in their own home environments, and that can be anything from a closet, to an attic, to a whole room or no room.

3. Can I stack three STACKS high?
No. Two STACKS is as high as we recommended, making your supplies easily accessible and the unit most stable.

4. How much paper will fit in a STACKS™ file drawer?
You can fit approximately 100 sheets of cardstock for each 1” of storage space.

The 19” STACK file drawer -- 15” of storage space from front to back OR approximately 1500 sheets of cardstock

The 24” STACK file drawer – 21” of storage space from front to back OR approximately 2100 sheets of cardstock

5. How many file folders will fit in a STACKS™ file drawer?
Six (6) empty hanging file folders take up 1” of storage space. How many fit will depend on how much paper product you put in each folder. See above for drawer storage capacity.

6. Can I use the STACKS™ with my KeepsSake Creation Station™?
Yes. STACKS™ were designed to be a complimentary system to the KeepsSake Creation Station™. They come in all the same finishes, are available with the same deluxe raised panel look, and can nestle right up next to the cabinet since they are the same height as the main desktop. STACKS™ are a great way to expand your storage capacity and capabilities if you should run out of room in your cabinet. Many customers have started with a KeepsSake Creation Station™ and added on later with STACKS™.

There is one thing to keep in mind when adding STACKS™ directly to the side of your KeepsSake Creation Station™: if you are making a double stack, the top STACKS™ needs to be 19\" deep. If you look at the KeepsSake Creation Station™, you will notice that there is a difference in the depth of the top and bottom cabinets. You can stack a 19\" STACK™ on top of a 24\" STACK™ if you would like to mimic that look, or you can use only 19\" STACKS™. This is only an important consideration if you are placing the STACKS™ directly next to your KeepsSake Creation Station™ as to not interfere with the upper doors opening. Please contact us with any questions.

7. Do you sell the countertop for the STACKS™?
Yes we do sell a countertop for the stacks line. Our countertop is either made of Solid wood veneer or white Melamine. It is 80 inches long and is meant to be used as a desk type situation,(with 2 stacks on either end)

The countertop pictured is made in Formica which is available from your local countertop company or home improvement center. This gives you the flexibility of having several more color options.

If you have any other questions you would like answered, please let us know by emailing: info@for-keeps-sake.com or calling us toll free at: 1-866-967-6664