Magazine for storing and transferring metal rods

A magazine for storing and transporting elongated articles comprising a generally rectangular flat base having a length dimension much greater than the width, a plurality greater than two of open, rigid, U-shaped members fixed to said base along the length thereof in spaced, parallel relationship perpendicular to the length dimension, each U-shaped member including two upstanding legs of equal length joined by a rectangular horizontal member formed of top, bottom and side planar surfaces, the top surfaces of said plurality of U-shaped members collectively forming a support surface for said elongated articles, said collective support surface being spaced from said base by said side surfaces, the spaces between each U-shaped member being open in a direction facing away from said base, an end wall pivotally mounted to said base at each end portion thereof to be movable from an open level position to a closed vertical position to prevent axial sliding of said elongated elements;

• and means insertable in the spaces between said U-shaped members to raise and lower said elongated articles with respect to said collective support surface.