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.
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.
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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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-
-
-
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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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-
-
-
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And with all this new floor space, I decided to make a name sign with my son.