I finally got around to building a new lumber rack in my woodshop (I took
some time off from work to help out with the new baby, but the woodshop was
calling me...).
The plans (I'm not sure if you would call what they published "plans", but
anyway) came from Fine Wood Working.
It is bolted to the wall using 6" lag screws that goes through 2X4 into the
studs.
No more lumber on the floor.
http://www.garagewoodworks.com/lumberstorage.htm
"stoutman" <.@.> wrote in message
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>I finally got around to building a new lumber rack in my woodshop (I took
>some time off from work to help out with the new baby, but the woodshop was
>calling me...).
>
> The plans (I'm not sure if you would call what they published "plans", but
> anyway) came from Fine Wood Working.
>
> It is bolted to the wall using 6" lag screws that goes through 2X4 into
> the studs.
>
> No more lumber on the floor.
>
> http://www.garagewoodworks.com/lumberstorage.htm
>
Looks like there is more wood used to build it than is stored on it!
Looks good though.
Dave
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"stoutman" <.@.> wrote in message
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>> How come your shop isn't as spotless as the Air Force guy who did the
>> article? <G> Damn, his shop was clean!
>
> I can't seem to keep a clean shop no matter how hard I try!
>
>>
>> I use a similar system, it's worked great!
>>
>
> I just hope it doen't come down on my noggin!
>
>> Barry
>
>
Personally, I am not real confident in your bracing. If you notice in the
article, the design incorporates angle braces, while your bracing is more of
an L brace. The corner brace would provide a lot more strength.
Simply adding a wedge of plywood to your current braces would add a lot of
strength. http://www.newwoodworker.com/crnrblock.html
stoutman wrote:
> I finally got around to building a new lumber rack in my woodshop (I took
> some time off from work to help out with the new baby, but the woodshop was
> calling me...).
>
> The plans (I'm not sure if you would call what they published "plans", but
> anyway) came from Fine Wood Working.
>
> It is bolted to the wall using 6" lag screws that goes through 2X4 into the
> studs.
>
> No more lumber on the floor.
>
> http://www.garagewoodworks.com/lumberstorage.htm
I like the charm of the "Old Way".
er
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> Personally, I am not real confident in your bracing. If you notice in the
> article, the design incorporates angle braces, while your bracing is more
> of an L brace. The corner brace would provide a lot more strength.
>
> Simply adding a wedge of plywood to your current braces would add a lot of
> strength. http://www.newwoodworker.com/crnrblock.html
>
I think it should be ok. There are 2-braces on each side of each support
arm made from pieces of 2X4. They are screwed AND glued. They should be
able to withstand a significant load. The authors support arm is only
reinforced with 2-pieces of plywood (gusset).
A strength test comparison between mine and his would be interesting.
I will take your concern into consideration. More strength can only help
and not hurt!
Thank you!
Teamcasa wrote:
>> No more lumber on the floor.
>>
>> http://www.garagewoodworks.com/lumberstorage.htm
>>
> Looks like there is more wood used to build it than is stored on it!
Well, of course there is. One of my coworkers asked me what I planned on
building after my last large machinery purchase, an 8" jointer: "Nothing", I
replied, "who the hell can afford wood now?"
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