![]() Build a series of wooden shelving units to fit dozens of plastic bins. These DIY storage shelves are simple to build and cost less than 75 in materials. Today I wanted to share with you how I made my storage bin shelving system for my garage. Pin On Diy And Crafts How to Build Easy DIY Storage Shelving for Less Than 70.ĭiy tote storage shelves. I guess the short answer to your question is you should be fine with an 8' span and no middle support as long as you're not overloading the shelves.They turned out great. ![]() Though I would be extremely hesitant to suggest putting even close to that much weight on the shelves and now you would be over taxing the risers supporting the shelves. If you use 6 total and your loads are evenly distributed across all 6 boards, you should be able to support a total of an estimated 480lbs per foot of shelf. Remember also that if you're laying them on their end you'll also use a few more of them. ![]() Compare that to if you lay them on their side, where you'd only get about 15lbs per foot. Turn it on it's short side (with the crown up) and the amount of weight it can support goes up dramatically because you go from 1.5" of wood to 3.5" of wood supporting the vertical load.Īssuming your 2x4s are made from Eastern White Pine, and you set them on end, each 2x4 can hold approximately 80lbs per foot over an 8 ft span. The amount of support you need for an 8' span, and more particularly if you'll need a center support, will depend greatly on how much weight you plan to put on the shelf.īy itself, a 2x4 laid on it's long side will support it's own weight without sag. I recommend you secure to the wall to prevent forward tipping or racking.And the shelves can be partial or full length You can add more shelves, at any height.You can go taller with the shelving, but do consider forward tipping - you will want to attach to the wall.For heavy objects, like bulk food or water, make the span less. According to the Sagulator you can put about 200 pounds on a six foot long shelf, made of 2x4 boards - but do test. Mine are about 5' apart, and it's plenty strong. The span between leg sets can be altered.You can make your shelving as long or short as you want.Here is a very quick video of building this garage shelving: Work Around: A built in workbench in the center, could also be used for a TVĬoncrete Basement Wall: Not required to be attached to the wallįinished: The shelving is solid wood, so you can paint or stain it easilyĬlick here for more details and photos Video Tutorial ![]() Utility Workaround: Built around water heater and with roll out shoe bench.Īround the Door: Shorter end to fit around garage door:įace Lift: This user added a barn door to the front MOVEABLE AND REUSEABLE: Easy to take apart and reuse the 2x4sĬustomization Ideas for Freestanding Garage Shelving.FITS TOTES: Designed to fit totes and boxes.YOUR NEEDS: Customize shelving placement as needed or to add workbench or garage media center.THIN SHELVES: Because the shelves are only 1-1/2" thick, this creates more space vertically.NO HOLES IN THE WALL: Freestanding, so will work with concrete, brick, metal walls or for rental units.YOUR SIZE: Easy to customize in size to fit your space.BEGINNER FRIENDLY: Very easy to build using just 2x4 boards.
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