treesner Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 hey guys, space is very tight in my shop so i really need to get in some shelving above all my tools. I think open shelves would be better than cabinets as all my stuff is already organized in boxes that i could pull down when needed. I'm looking at the L bracket style but most of them are shorter like 11" however I think 16" or deeper would be better. Curious if you have any that work well and look nice as well. I like the look of these but the depth is 11" and only holds 33lb (maybe double them up and put larger borads bolted to them? http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/56696109/ and http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30168724/ these wall strip systems look pretty heavy duty and come in deeper widths as well http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=32145&cat=1,43326 http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=32144&cat=1,43326 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I'm looking at doing some of these adjustable shelves. They seem pretty affordable at Lowes. Figure I could mount fence boards to them or 1x12's for pretty cheap and the adjustability will be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I used to have these in my shop... https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Hardware-96111-Shelf-Brackets/dp/B009PXR628/ref=pd_cp_60_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B009PXR628&pd_rd_r=T239HH38V3FKAFEMP6NV&pd_rd_w=XI0sE&pd_rd_wg=gBzdZ&psc=1&refRID=T239HH38V3FKAFEMP6NV It doesn't get much cheaper. They hold plenty of weight (however, they're NOT suitable for lumber storage) and they're dead easy to put up. I've since taken them all down for more customized storage, but they worked great for a number of years. I didn't want to invest time and money in a semi-temporary solution and these fit the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 For lumber I use the ones that Lee Valley sells but, got them at Lowe's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I use the lumber storage system from Lee Valley tor some of my umber storage. They'll hold all the wood I want to put on them. They are very heavy duty. Much too beefy for just storage shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Be careful about making shelves too deep, especially those above your line of sight. Lots of stuff will disappear toward the wall, only to be found after you pass and the kids are cleaning out your shop.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmotjr Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Eric. said: They hold plenty of weight (however, they're NOT suitable for lumber storage) Is that a structural/weight reason or something to do specifically with lumber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_Engineer Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I have a lot of this system in my garage and am quite happy with it. http://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/shelves-shelving-units/shelving-hardware-accessories/john-sterling-fast-mount-2-galvanized-wall-standard/p-1444436983620.htm?cm_vc=PDPZ1 Very sturdy and plenty of options. I mount them on every other stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Marmotjr said: Is that a structural/weight reason or something to do specifically with lumber? Just weight. Wood stacked like that adds up quickly, and those type of storage things aren't rated for much in most cases. If you manage to stay well under the weight they are rated for it would be fine, but you'll probably go over far too quick to make it an efficient storage option. That said, there are nicer ones rated for more weight, just costs more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrodk Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I used these brackets in my garage. Lowes or Home Depot. Don't remember which. The triangle makes it much stronger but you lose space underneath. I used three 1/4" lag screws in each stud. I added some reclaimed pine boards and it holds a boat load of Christmas decorations and Clemson tailgating stuff. More weight than I can chuck up there. Sent from my woodshop using duct tape, twine, and a bit of sawdust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesner Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 I found some 16" deep shelves that go on those track bars so i'm going to try that out. Any reason not to use plywood for the shelves on these? Or should i get some wide pine boards, i'm open to suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrodk Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Plywood should be great. Stronger than the pine. I used the ledger board on the wall and the cap on the front to prevent sagging over time. Also I screwed down from the top into the ledger. I tend to over engineer and over build. Sent from my woodshop using duct tape, twine, and a bit of sawdust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesner Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 8 minutes ago, elrodk said: Plywood should be great. Stronger than the pine. I used the ledger board on the wall and the cap on the front to prevent sagging over time. Also I screwed down from the top into the ledger. I tend to over engineer and over build. Sent from my woodshop using duct tape, twine, and a bit of sawdust. Yeah maybe 3/4" to prevent sag. so you screwed a 2x4 and the bar that holds all the shelves together. what kind of screws did you use, or lag bolt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrodk Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I used lags into the wall to bear the weight.. Just whatever wood screws I had to hold the shelves into the 2x4. Sent from my woodshop using duct tape, twine, and a bit of sawdust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon A Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I have the Galvanized Shelving System shown in the last photo in the original post but I got it at Woodcraft. I used lag screws and was careful to hit the middle of the wall studs. I use it for lumber storage and to hold an 8' long miter station (using the long bracket shown as "F" in the photo above). I was nervous that it would be too much weight but, knock on wood, it has been fine for about three years. I have four wall standards/rails but only two of them are holding up the miter station. I had planned to add some "L" brackets from below for added insurance but haven't gotten around to it. Instead, I may just make the miter station longer (it is just 2x4's on the flat with some CDX plywood screwed to it) so I can add a couple more "F" brackets to help carry the load. I like the idea that you can move the shelving/bracket heights around as your needs change. They are very sturdy brackets and rails. -Jon A. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesner Posted January 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 On 1/24/2017 at 2:02 PM, xxdabroxx said: I'm looking at doing some of these adjustable shelves. They seem pretty affordable at Lowes. Figure I could mount fence boards to them or 1x12's for pretty cheap and the adjustability will be nice. this is what i bought at home depot. i got 4 tracks + 12 shelf holders to make 3 long shelves 16" deep. ended up being about $150. still need to get some 3/4 plywood to rip up as shelving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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