Comments on: How to Build Sturdy Garage Shelves

By: Bob Crifasi

Bob Crifasi — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:48:53 +0000

Michael, I saw your design as I was researching for my own project. Yours was almost perfect for my situation. One hitch was that I needed access to the pipes and wires in the wall where it was to go. I modified your design to make it free standing by adding four uprights, inside of the horizontal 2x3's, to match the ones on the front face. Then notch the shelves to extend to the wall around the uprights. If I need to I'll tack it to the wall with a few screws but I'll be able to move it away from the wall without disassembling it. Thanks for the head start with your design! Bob Crifasi

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 04:42:47 +0000

I have a 30x50 metal building ,and need shelving.i like to save money ! I have an old warehouse with lots of wood pallets ,not the kind you see now but vintage industrial kind .do you think they would make guide shelves or are they too heavy? I really like to repurpose and have prob over 100 of these .any ideas ? Thanks

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:24:54 +0000

Thanks to your step-by-step instructions for sturdy garage shelves, I was able to construct 21 feet of variable height shelving in an unfinished corner storage area. Probably didn't save any $$ when I factor in buying a 10" compound miter saw and stand, renting a hammer drill for mounting supports on foundation walls, plus splurging on MDF instead of plywood, but I ended up with some really nice shelves. Your instructions and the many comments gave me the confidence to proceed. Thank you!!

By: marc

marc — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 03:44:30 +0000

Thanks for this post – I built by own 16′ by 21″ – they look great and I’ll be organizing my garage this week!

By: Micle Watson

Micle Watson — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 06:24:47 +0000

wow...that's great. Wooden shelves are more suitable for the industrial purpose...and it looks more sophisticated. Industrial shelving units uk is best idea for your office..

By: Monk

Monk — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 23:29:58 +0000

Because I did not want these shelves to be permanently mounted, I attached the horizontal wall framing member to the studs with 4 x 1/4-inch lag screws/washers (one screw per stud) and attached the outer vertical studs to the outer horizontal framing members with 4 x 1/4-inch machine bolts/washers (again, one bolt per stud). I drilled a 5/16" pilot hole in the inner wall horizontal member and the outer vertical stud. If one wants the screw/bolt heads to be flush with the framing members, use a speed bit slightly larger than the screw/bolt head to create the necessary recess.

My shelving is 14 feet long so I used 2x3x16' beams to avoid 2x3 joints falling on the stud centers.

Monk

By: Billy

Billy — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 03:40:22 +0000

Thank you for posting these directions. I used them to build 16ft shelves. The only thing I did different was that I used all screws since I didn't have a nailer. They turned out great. I wish I could post a picture.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:01:02 +0000

I love these shelves, and it is a great idea that you show how can anybody do them on their own. I will definitely try to make some shelves in the garage because I can't stand the chaos. Regards!

By: Chris C

Chris C — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:06:20 +0000

Michael. Just want to say thanks. These shelves are rock solid. What a fun DIY project. Everyone I showed were very impressed. All the neighbors are ready to transform their garages.

By: wika

wika — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 07:42:39 +0000

Tip and trick which is very nice to shorten the time and place