DK

"Doug Kanter"

29/07/2003 2:58 PM

Plans needed: Ugly garage shelves

Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be big
enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of years
and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library hasn't
been much help.
-Doug


This topic has 31 replies

JM

"Jim Mc Namara"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 2:15 PM

Send me the pics if you don't mind Tom.

Jums (in Houston)

"Tom" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:58:11 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
> >basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be
big
> >enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I
don't
> >care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong.
>
> Doug, You're not close to Houston are you? I bought a heavy duty store
> display that is 6' X 6' X 2' that might work. It has 4 drawers and
> several shelves. I bought it for the stuff mounted on it and have no
> use for the display and could make you a real deal (like name your own
> price). I have pics if you're interested (or anybody in the Houston
> area).

ct

[email protected] (tim collins)

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 10:21 AM

couple of months ago I saw a solution to this problem at the Home
Despot. They had several plastic "corners" in a kit that were sized to
take standard 2x4 lumber. The plastic "corners" held the 2x4s into
upright, horizontal and "shelf" locations, and could be glued/screwed
to the 2x4. Size/spacing was up to you.

tim

"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
> basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be big
> enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
> care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of years
> and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
> link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library hasn't
> been much help.
> -Doug

xD

[email protected] (Dave Mundt)

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 2:00 AM

Greetings and Salutations...

On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:58:11 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
>basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be big
>enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
>care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
>preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of years
>and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
>link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library hasn't
>been much help.
>-Doug
>
>
The BORG sells metal brackets designed to connect 2x4s
together into shelf units. They are REALLY great. My brother in law
built several units and got a lot of his basement straghtened up.
Consists of a 2x4 upright, with the shelves spaced about 18" apart,
high enough to allow two standard record storage boxes to be stacked
on the shelf. Two is about the max, otherwise you can't get to stuff
easily.
he made them 4 shelves high, which works out to about 6'.
The length is 2x4 stock, and, he made them about 6' long. The
width is about 36' or so (the length of two of the document storage
boxes end to end.
We finished up by cutting 1/2" plywood into a shelf and
screwing it to the shelf supports.
Very quick, fairly cheap and amazingly strong.
Regards
Dave Mundt

RT

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 1:52 PM

On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:58:11 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
>basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be big
>enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
>care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong.

Doug, You're not close to Houston are you? I bought a heavy duty store
display that is 6' X 6' X 2' that might work. It has 4 drawers and
several shelves. I bought it for the stuff mounted on it and have no
use for the display and could make you a real deal (like name your own
price). I have pics if you're interested (or anybody in the Houston
area).

RT

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

31/07/2003 2:28 PM


>Nope....Rochester NY. Thanks, though.
>
No problem - sorry I couldn't help.

TT

"TexasFireGuy"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 2:44 PM


"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Jim:
> Thanks! Fax: 585-244-0493
>
> (Never knew old ladies talked like that!)
>
You obviously never met my great great grandmother...(101 and still cussin'
like a sailor).

mM

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 12:10 PM

Doug,

I have some shelves that I built for my garage and my sister's garage.
They work great. They're ugly but strong. I could writeup some
plans if you're interested. The shelves are 18" high (until 2' before
ceiling -- depends on height of garage), 2' deep, and 4' wide. You
could make them whatever height/depth you want (my sister's are 18"
deep), that's the best part. They easily support me standing on them
and they go up in an afternoon. Mine are 12' long and my sister's are
8' long.

I make them out of 2x4s 1x4s, 1x3s and 4x8 sheets of 3/4" OSB flooring
($10 a sheet). I think I spent $70 on my sister's 8' long, 18" deep,
8' high section.

The shelves slide in and out if you need to rearrange them and the
posts/supports are all installed with screws (oh, and I used my pocket
jig -- the mini-jig is $20 for jig and stepped drill bit).

Let me know if you're interested.

Mike


"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
> basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be big
> enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
> care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of years
> and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
> link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library hasn't
> been much help.
> -Doug

cC

[email protected] (CyBrShRk)

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 1:58 PM

I was looking at those plastic kits in Lowe's a few weeks back for
some basement shelving. Makes it nice and easy for sure, but at almost
$20 for a set of 6 I found that too steep for basic storage shelving.
Now those Simpson tie items mentioned earlier look interesting.
Wondering how much they cost though, will have to check that out.

[email protected] (tim collins) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> couple of months ago I saw a solution to this problem at the Home
> Despot. They had several plastic "corners" in a kit that were sized to
> take standard 2x4 lumber. The plastic "corners" held the 2x4s into
> upright, horizontal and "shelf" locations, and could be glued/screwed
> to the 2x4. Size/spacing was up to you.
>
> tim
>
> "Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> > Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
> > basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be big
> > enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
> > care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> > preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of years
> > and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
> > link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library hasn't
> > been much help.
> > -Doug

DK

"Doug Kanter"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 2:18 PM

"Tom" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:58:11 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
> >basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be
big
> >enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I
don't
> >care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong.
>
> Doug, You're not close to Houston are you? I bought a heavy duty store
> display that is 6' X 6' X 2' that might work. It has 4 drawers and
> several shelves. I bought it for the stuff mounted on it and have no
> use for the display and could make you a real deal (like name your own
> price). I have pics if you're interested (or anybody in the Houston
> area).

Nope....Rochester NY. Thanks, though.

DK

"Doug Kanter"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 4:03 PM

"TexasFireGuy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:f%[email protected]...
> > "TexasFireGuy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > >
> > > "Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > "Jim Mc Namara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > >
> > > > > "Doug Kanter" who lives with an old broad with a limited
vocabulary
> > (but
> > > > > cool old chick) wrote in message:
> > > > > > Jim:
> > > > > > Thanks! Fax: 585-244-0493
> > > > >
> > > > > Faxed. And BTW - don't rebound with the old broad. LOL!
> > > > >
> > > > > Jums
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks again, Jim. And...not a chance with the old broad!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > What, some lucky guy beat ya to her? <G>
> > >
> >
> > No, but whenever the next guy comes along, he'll gain a clear
> understanding
> > of the line from the song "Born Under a Bad Sign": If it wasn't for bad
> > luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all.
> > :-)
> >
> >
> I feel for ya Dougie.
>

Hey...I'm happy. I lost my garden, but I still have my tools, my boat and my
fishing tackle. And, another woman who knows what's what. :-)

DK

"Doug Kanter"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 3:13 PM

It's probably something that ANY of you could design on a napkin, while
three sheets to the wind and blindfolded! But I'm having trouble visualizing
it. My ex's brother built a nice set of these, but I'm not allowed in his
house any more.

"Jim Mc Namara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hey Traves - this sounds like sumpin' you could design on a napkin! LOL!
>
> Jummy
>
> "Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for
some
> > basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be
> big
> > enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I
don't
> > care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> > preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of
> years
> > and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
> > link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library
> hasn't
> > been much help.
> > -Doug
> >
> >
>
>

JM

"Jim Mc Namara"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 3:11 PM

Hey Traves - this sounds like sumpin' you could design on a napkin! LOL!

Jummy

"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
> basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be
big
> enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
> care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of
years
> and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
> link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library
hasn't
> been much help.
> -Doug
>
>

PB

"Peter Bogiatzidis"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 1:35 PM

Doug,

Try the following link that was posted here regarding workbenches and
shelving.

http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=howTo&p=Build/DIYOnline.html&rn=none

You can size them to your specific needs and then print out the drawing and
materials list. Hope this helps.

Peter.

"Ken Johnsen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Big Orange Retail Giant. Home Depot. Swallows up all others
>
>
> "Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Maybe I'm missing something, but who is "the BORG"???
> >
> > "Dave Mundt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Greetings and Salutations...
> > >
> > > On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:58:11 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
> > > <[email protected]> wrote:
> > >
> > > >Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for
> some
> > > >basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to
be
> > big
> > > >enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I
> > don't
> > > >care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> > > >preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of
> > years
> > > >and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a
web
> > > >link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library
> > hasn't
> > > >been much help.
> > > >-Doug
> > > >
> > > >
> > > The BORG sells metal brackets designed to connect 2x4s
> > > together into shelf units. They are REALLY great. My brother in law
> > > built several units and got a lot of his basement straghtened up.
> > > Consists of a 2x4 upright, with the shelves spaced about 18" apart,
> > > high enough to allow two standard record storage boxes to be stacked
> > > on the shelf. Two is about the max, otherwise you can't get to stuff
> > > easily.
> > > he made them 4 shelves high, which works out to about 6'.
> > > The length is 2x4 stock, and, he made them about 6' long. The
> > > width is about 36' or so (the length of two of the document storage
> > > boxes end to end.
> > > We finished up by cutting 1/2" plywood into a shelf and
> > > screwing it to the shelf supports.
> > > Very quick, fairly cheap and amazingly strong.
> > > Regards
> > > Dave Mundt
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>


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"Leon"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 3:52 PM

Yesterday I noticed as Sam's, some really strong steel shelf units with MDF
shelves. These free standing shelf units resemble the ones used in the Borg
to display their products. May be cheaper, quicker, and stronger in the
long run. They appeared to be adjustable and easy to break down.


"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
> basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be
big
> enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
> care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of
years
> and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
> link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library
hasn't
> been much help.
> -Doug
>
>

DK

"Doug Kanter"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 4:08 PM

"nuk" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Sounds like a job for some Simpson Strong-Ties. Check out the projects
> at http://www.strongtie.com/TR_Fliers_PDF.html under DIY-Projects.
>

Interesting! I'll be at Home Despot tonight to take a look at this as a
possibility. Thanks!

JM

"Jim Mc Namara"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 4:24 PM


"Doug Kanter" who lives with an old broad with a limited vocabulary (but
cool old chick) wrote in message:
> Jim:
> Thanks! Fax: 585-244-0493

Faxed. And BTW - don't rebound with the old broad. LOL!

Jums


KJ

"Ken Johnsen"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 1:12 PM

Big Orange Retail Giant. Home Depot. Swallows up all others


"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Maybe I'm missing something, but who is "the BORG"???
>
> "Dave Mundt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Greetings and Salutations...
> >
> > On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:58:11 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > >Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for
some
> > >basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be
> big
> > >enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I
> don't
> > >care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> > >preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of
> years
> > >and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
> > >link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library
> hasn't
> > >been much help.
> > >-Doug
> > >
> > >
> > The BORG sells metal brackets designed to connect 2x4s
> > together into shelf units. They are REALLY great. My brother in law
> > built several units and got a lot of his basement straghtened up.
> > Consists of a 2x4 upright, with the shelves spaced about 18" apart,
> > high enough to allow two standard record storage boxes to be stacked
> > on the shelf. Two is about the max, otherwise you can't get to stuff
> > easily.
> > he made them 4 shelves high, which works out to about 6'.
> > The length is 2x4 stock, and, he made them about 6' long. The
> > width is about 36' or so (the length of two of the document storage
> > boxes end to end.
> > We finished up by cutting 1/2" plywood into a shelf and
> > screwing it to the shelf supports.
> > Very quick, fairly cheap and amazingly strong.
> > Regards
> > Dave Mundt
> >
> >
>
>

CS

"Charlie Spitzer"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 8:23 AM


"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
> basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be
big
> enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
> care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of
years
> and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
> link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library
hasn't
> been much help.
> -Doug

in my town, there's a company that buys up shelving systems from companies
going out of business. i bought 6 3x5x8 3 sided systems with adjustable
metal shelves that bolted together for $60/each. really heavy duty ones. i
think they came out of an electronics warehouse.

you might try looking in the yellow pages.

regards,
charlie
cave creek, az

nc

"nct_buyer"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 11:39 AM

Try the Borg or Lowes. THey have quick setup plastic shelving kits, you
supply the 2X4's and custom configure them to your needs. If you're gonna
be moving, then having break down shelving sounds like a good answer.


"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
> basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be
big
> enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
> care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of
years
> and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
> link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library
hasn't
> been much help.
> -Doug
>
>

wv

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 2:07 PM

"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
> basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be big
> enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
> care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of years
> and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
> link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library hasn't
> been much help.
> -Doug
These links are kinda fun.
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=howTo&p=Build/DIYOnline.html&rn=none
Scott

pp

[email protected] (paulo57509)

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 11:46 AM

"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
> basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be big
> enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
> care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of years
> and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
> link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library hasn't
> been much help.
> -Doug

I'm lazy and figured pre-made shelves would work just fine. These can
be disassembled, are deep (24") and the shelves are adjustable. You
don't mention price so I'm going under the assumption that price is no
object.

I bought mine at The Borg. They're pretty much the same price
everywhere.

http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=101933-1281-MR245

jJ

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 9:56 AM

The cost surprised me a little bit as well, but it ended up being
worthwhile. The shelving unit is sturdy (once bolted to the wall) and
not really that ugly...

My bill of materials ended up being:

16 joist hangers @ $0.30ea = $ 4.80
12 2x4x8' @ $2 ea = $24.
2 3/8" sheets of plywood @ $8ea = $16.
misc. screws
------
$47.80
3.35 tax
------
~$51.15 + 1 evening's labor.

I'd use 1/2 plywood if I build another set. I had to add a few
supports to keep the 3/8 from sagging once it was loaded up with
boxes.

-Jeff

[email protected] (MJ Wallace) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Doug:
>
> Been doing some looking myself. I have tried those plastic devices,
> called Shelf Links. Not bad. They work. I also looked into
> Simpson Strong Ties - they are expensive once you added
> lumber. The real best, heavy duty ones are sold by Costco,
> and perhaps other discount stores. They support up to 1,000 or
> more pounds and only require a mallet to build them. They usually
> cost $50 - 70 a piece and are cheaper then Simpson, but not
> cheaper then the Shelf Link system.
>
> Here's another suggestion:
>
> popularmechanics.com/home_improvement/home_improvement/1997/12/storage_shelves/
>
> MJ Wallace

jJ

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 4:36 PM

I wrote 'bolted', I should have said 'attached.' I was in the same
situation, helping my father build some shelves for his storage
locker. He had the plywood sliced in half lengthwise at the BORG
(then only a cordless drill was required to put the thing together)
and we used some strapping to attach the shelving unit to a support
beam. An alternative would be a diagonal brace across the back if it
is to be freestanding - to keep it from becoming a parallelogram...

"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> "Jeff" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > The cost surprised me a little bit as well, but it ended up being
> > worthwhile. The shelving unit is sturdy (once bolted to the wall) and
> > not really that ugly...
> >
>
> I probably should've mentioned that I can't bolt mine to the wall. It's
> going to live in one of those self-storage garages. I'll just load the
> heaviest stuff onto the bottom shelves. And, I thought maybe I'd add a 2x4
> to the bottom of each side, extending 1' or so toward the wall, and stick
> either sandbags or cinder blocks on them.

DK

"Doug Kanter"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 2:55 PM

"TexasFireGuy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > "Jim Mc Namara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > >
> > > "Doug Kanter" who lives with an old broad with a limited vocabulary
(but
> > > cool old chick) wrote in message:
> > > > Jim:
> > > > Thanks! Fax: 585-244-0493
> > >
> > > Faxed. And BTW - don't rebound with the old broad. LOL!
> > >
> > > Jums
> > >
> >
> > Thanks again, Jim. And...not a chance with the old broad!
> >
> >
> What, some lucky guy beat ya to her? <G>
>

No, but whenever the next guy comes along, he'll gain a clear understanding
of the line from the song "Born Under a Bad Sign": If it wasn't for bad
luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all.
:-)

Ba

B a r r y B u r k e J r .

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 10:37 AM

On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:58:11 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
>basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be big
>enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I don't
>care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
>preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of years
>and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
>link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library hasn't
>been much help.
>-Doug
>

Modify any of the 1000 hits below as needed.

<http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=garage+shelf&btnG=Google+Search>

Barry

DK

"Doug Kanter"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 2:17 PM

"Ken Johnsen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Big Orange Retail Giant. Home Depot. Swallows up all others
>

Oh....OK!

DK

"Doug Kanter"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 6:53 PM

"paulo57509" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> > Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for
some
> > basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be
big
> > enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I
don't
> > care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong. Screw assembly is
> > preferable to nails, because I'll be moving within the next couple of
years
> > and would like to be able to disassemble them. Can anyone provide a web
> > link, or the name & author of a book that's useful? My public library
hasn't
> > been much help.
> > -Doug
>
> I'm lazy and figured pre-made shelves would work just fine. These can
> be disassembled, are deep (24") and the shelves are adjustable. You
> don't mention price so I'm going under the assumption that price is no
> object.
>
> I bought mine at The Borg. They're pretty much the same price
> everywhere.
>
> http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=101933-1281-MR245

"Sorry...product no longer available" :-)

Home Depot and others have some ready-made stuff. The ones which are strong
enough are more than my divorce lawyer will let me spend right now. :-)

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 4:00 PM


"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> Later, this 85 yr old neighbor stops me in the hall and says "Hey....I
> noticed the local cunt gave you a hard time. Just ignore her!"
>
> (Never knew old ladies talked like that!)


About 2 weeks ago I was at the grocery store with my wife.. While I stood
with the basket as my wife went down another isle, an elderly woman about 85
years old came up to me and asked me if I played golf. I reluctantly
replied yes as I had the strangest feeling that she was going to ask me out
on a golf date..... Anyway this 85 year old looking woman, a perfect
stranger, proceeds to tell me a raunchy golf joke.... LOL

DK

"Doug Kanter"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

29/07/2003 4:32 PM

"Jim Mc Namara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Doug Kanter" who lives with an old broad with a limited vocabulary (but
> cool old chick) wrote in message:
> > Jim:
> > Thanks! Fax: 585-244-0493
>
> Faxed. And BTW - don't rebound with the old broad. LOL!
>
> Jums
>

Thanks again, Jim. And...not a chance with the old broad!

TT

"TexasFireGuy"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 2:50 PM


"Tom" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:58:11 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Strange as it sounds, I'm having a devil of a time finding plans for some
> >basic floorstanding garage shelves. Spacing between shelves needs to be
big
> >enough to store medium-sized U-Haul boxes and other big stuff, and I
don't
> >care how ugly they are, as long as they're strong.
>
> Doug, You're not close to Houston are you? I bought a heavy duty store
> display that is 6' X 6' X 2' that might work. It has 4 drawers and
> several shelves. I bought it for the stuff mounted on it and have no
> use for the display and could make you a real deal (like name your own
> price). I have pics if you're interested (or anybody in the Houston
> area).

I've got a dollar. Would that suffice?

TT

"TexasFireGuy"

in reply to "Doug Kanter" on 29/07/2003 2:58 PM

30/07/2003 2:45 PM


"Doug Kanter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Jim Mc Namara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > "Doug Kanter" who lives with an old broad with a limited vocabulary (but
> > cool old chick) wrote in message:
> > > Jim:
> > > Thanks! Fax: 585-244-0493
> >
> > Faxed. And BTW - don't rebound with the old broad. LOL!
> >
> > Jums
> >
>
> Thanks again, Jim. And...not a chance with the old broad!
>
>
What, some lucky guy beat ya to her? <G>


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