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    Quote Originally Posted by t00nces2 View Post
    As I remember, cubicle partitions are more particle board than steel.
    I worked for an office furniture company as an installer for a few years. I worked with all of the major brands (Steelcase, Hon, Herman Miller, etc), and I never saw any partitions with particle board in any of them.
    There's no benefit to it. The work surfaces are all particle board.




    If the OP has 5 floors with 140-250 cubes per floor, that's going to take a sizeable crew at least a week to knock down and load up onto multiple 53 footers, depending on brand/model of cubicles.



    Not trying to discourage anyone from taking this opportunity, just throwing it out there that this is a big job.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EDC76 View Post
    I worked for an office furniture company as an installer for a few years. I worked with all of the major brands (Steelcase, Hon, Herman Miller, etc), and I never saw any partitions with particle board in any of them.
    There's no benefit to it. The work surfaces are all particle board.


    If the OP has 5 floors with 140-250 cubes per floor, that's going to take a sizeable crew at least a week to knock down and load up onto multiple 53 footers, depending on brand/model of cubicles.



    Not trying to discourage anyone from taking this opportunity, just throwing it out there that this is a big job.
    I totally agree. I removed some Herman Miller about 7 years ago and set them back up at the new office where I worked. I've also seen the pro's do it and it is a lot of work.

    They particle board work surfaces are very heavy.

    Depending on the condition, you might be able to sell them. Finding a scrapper to take them for free? Good luck with that.

    You better get your wallet ready.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EDC76 View Post
    I worked for an office furniture company as an installer for a few years. I worked with all of the major brands (Steelcase, Hon, Herman Miller, etc), and I never saw any partitions with particle board in any of them.
    There's no benefit to it. The work surfaces are all particle board.


    If the OP has 5 floors with 140-250 cubes per floor, that's going to take a sizeable crew at least a week to knock down and load up onto multiple 53 footers, depending on brand/model of cubicles.



    Not trying to discourage anyone from taking this opportunity, just throwing it out there that this is a big job.
    EDC76... Every Day Carry 76?

    Fair enough. I don't have enough experience with them so I will cede to your knowledge. It does seem that everyone here agrees that the OP is in for a lot of work, with likely little reward.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EDC76 View Post
    I worked for an office furniture company as an installer for a few years. I worked with all of the major brands (Steelcase, Hon, Herman Miller, etc), and I never saw any partitions with particle board in any of them.
    There's no benefit to it. The work surfaces are all particle board.


    If the OP has 5 floors with 140-250 cubes per floor, that's going to take a sizeable crew at least a week to knock down and load up onto multiple 53 footers, depending on brand/model of cubicles.



    Not trying to discourage anyone from taking this opportunity, just throwing it out there that this is a big job.
    It's going to be a hhhhuuuuugggge job! (Say that in Mr. Presidents voice)

    I know this is a lot of work. But maybe wants to job.

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