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#1 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

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The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

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The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

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The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

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They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

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The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

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For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

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The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

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I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

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And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
 

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#2 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

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-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

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-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

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-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

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-
-
-
-
The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

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-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

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The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

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I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

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And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
Looks really good Willie and it also has the hallmark of your skillfully produced furniture. I wish I had room for something like this myself. As it is, I have a long platter cart and really no place to store my timber, except in shop loft.
 

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#3 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

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-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

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-
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-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

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-
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The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

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-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

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The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

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-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

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The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

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I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

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And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
Yes, you definitely need some dedicated space for a lumber rack this size.
 

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#4 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

-
-
-
-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

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-
-
-
-
The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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-
-
-
-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

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-
-
-
I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

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-
-
And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
Hey Willie, another fine project on your part. I have a question, though. Does vertical make warping any more likely? I know that woodcrafters orients almost all of their lumber vertically, but when I get stuff home, I always lay it flat on an edge to prevent warping. I don't know if I am right or wrong in assuming this will help. I DO know that when I lay a board flat on its side ( as opposed to on edge ), it's guaranteed to cup overnight.
 

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#5 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

-
-
-
-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

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-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

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-
-
-
-
The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

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-
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-
The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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-
-
-
-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

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-
-
-
-
I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

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-
-
-
-
And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
The rack holds the lumber nearly vertical, so warping is not an issue. Crosscut lumber sells their lumber out of vertical racks, and it is pretty easy to access.
 

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#6 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

-
-
-
-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

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-
-
-
-
The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

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-
-
-
-
I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
Man, I got grief for making my lumber rack out of oak…..yours is even quartersawn. Your sure to make people scoff….lol.

Nicely done.
 

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#7 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

-
-
-
-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

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-
-
-
-
The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
Nice! That should be a lot easier to pick through that flat storage. I'm with Red: QSWO for lumber rack?
 

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#8 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.

-
-
-
-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.

-
-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.

-
-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.

-
-
-
-
-
The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
Looks and sounds like a gr8 wood storage solution. Like others have said, it'll be easy to pick through to find what you need.
 

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#9 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

-
-
-
-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
I mostly use QSWO for furniture projects, so I always have a pile of seconds on hand. For me, it is actually cheaper to use this rustic oak than to go buy fir. I think I paid $.39 per BF.
 

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#10 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

-
-
-
-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
I'm a bit jelly (read: jealous) of that QS oak bracket action. Under two pence bf? Now I'm super jelly.
 

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#11 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

-
-
-
-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

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-
-
-
-
The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
nice work - how'd you cut those dados? Looks like a complicated cut…

also, did you use a template for the sign, or freehand?
 

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#12 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

-
-
-
-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

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-
-
-
-
The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
Hey Buck,
The joints were cut with a dado blade at the table saw. I angled the dado blade, and increased the depth of cut until the board seated fully in the bracket.

The sign is made with router templates. I couldn't find a font I liked, so I made my own templates from 1/4" mdf core plywood.

Thanks
 

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#13 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

-
-
-
-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

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-
-
-
-
The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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-
-
-
-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
Wow! That's a big rack. Wish I had room for that.
 

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Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
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The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
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The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
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The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
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They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
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The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
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For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
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The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
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Now I can start filling up the rack.
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I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
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And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
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Well thought out. I like the details.
 

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#15 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

-
-
-
-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

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-
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-
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The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

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-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

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-
-
-
-
The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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-
-
-
-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

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-
-
-
-
I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

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And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
I am a high school teacher and would like to put this in my shop. Do you have plans/dimensions for this?
 

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#16 ·
Vertical Lumber Rack

I found the need for a lumber rack, and knew I wanted to orient the lumber vertically. From my many lumber shopping adventures, I find it easier to sort through and retrieve lumber from vertical racks.
Wood Floor Art Natural material Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
The far left compartment is for sheet goods. The rest of the rack will store hardwood.
Wood Interior design Floor Flooring Vehicle

-
-
-
-
-
The rack is made from 2x lumber which ties into the top plate of an exterior wall, and to a beam.
Window Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are made of scrap white oak.
Wood Building Fixture Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
They are assembled with dados, glue and screws.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Building material

-
-
-
-
-
The brackets are secured to the wall with 3 Spax screws each. In reality, the brackets don't need to carry much load but they feel quite sturdy.
Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood

-
-
-
-
-
For the base, I used a 2Ă—6 along the wall, which will set the lean angle of the lumber. I also installed angled joists that will support a plywood floor. The only plywood I had on hand was a couple sheets of quartersawn white oak, which I didn't want to sacrifice for a lumber rack. Next time I pick up some shop ply, I will add a 3/4" floor on top of the joists.
Wood Rectangle Stairs Floor Flooring

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-
-
-
-
The sheet good rack is anchored to the floor with ram set nails.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Now I can start filling up the rack.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
I already had a bin for short offcuts, which works fine.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Plywood

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-
-
-
-
And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.
Property Wood Rectangle Font Wood stain
Mr. G,

Sorry I don't have formal plans, but the pictures tell the story. I can say I still use this rack and wouldn't change a thing in my shop.

It can be adapted to varying size lumber and shop spaces. For me, vertical storage is the way to go.

Cheers
 

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