Thank you so much for this really well-made video! I followed your instructions and managed to build the rack in one day. I’m not someone with much experience in manual work, so it’s probably faster for others. I have to admit that at first, I found it a bit childish to mark the X’s for the sides, but I did it anyway-and I’m so glad I did! Once I started having pieces everywhere and couldn’t remember the orientation, it really saved me. I even made a mistake at one point, but thanks to your method of marking 2x2, I got it right in the end. Very happy with the result. Happy wife, happy life!
You have very clearly laid out all measurements and cut list very well. Thank you for making the video. Edit: I've now finished the project having followed your measurements and instructions. It works perfect. Not normally one to follow a youtube video for such a project but you have a credibility about you. Thanks, both my wife and I are thrilled with the clean look and far more storage than we had.
Goooooood job sir!!! I was looking for the best way to account for lateral support and your idea with the cross members is perfect. My tote wall 13 rows by 5 high so the support was key for my case.
I was going to make this but thought “what if I don’t use all the spaces?” So instead I build shelving with plywood and measured to fit the totes. Works like a charm and there’s still shelving if I need it instead.
I have been scouring the internet looking for tote storage ideas. As you can imagine, there are a plethora of videos out there. Your video has been hands-down the easiest to follow. I appreciate your explanation, as well as demonstration of what your doing. Moving forward, I will be using your video as my reference. Thank you.
Nice DIY video that is easy to follow. Instead of adding two additional 8ft 2x4s to brace the sides, can use some of the 2x4 cutoff to do some diagonal corner braces. Saves money and waste.
Well I thought I would give you an update on my tote rack build, I tweaked your measurements a little, I cut the rails out of 2x4x8 and cut them in half instead of using 2x2s, so that just made the rack a little wider. Other than that it the same rack as yours, and my wife loves it👍🏻 But I have a problem, now my neighbors wants me to build them one times 5. 😂 I also made a memory stick for adding the top and bottom rails. Thanks for a great tutorial video.
I am going to actually build this weekend. I am hoping to put it into a metal shipping container that is a smaller than most. I may actually have to do the final assembly inside the container because the door is only 7 feet tall, and rack may not fit through. Wish me luck!
If I had the space to make a big one like this, I would!!! But I only made 1, I’ll make another one and just connect them together lol for now I just need 1 🤣 your video helped me so much!!!
Yes thank you for this. This video was beautifully explained, I haven’t yet built one but I’m in the process of cleaning out the garage and hoping to built this for easy access for bins that are at the bottom. Cuz right now I have them stacked on top of each other and it’s a hassle getting to the bottom bins. I don’t have much building experience but I’m pretty confident I will be able to do this.
Great video and explanation. I have shelves I made years ago. Going to repurpose and made this. My kids wanted to know what I wanted for Xmas. My answer as many black bins as you can afford.
@@nelanthevithanage7705 happy to help. I started the project today and found I had 3 2x3s extra (didn't have 2x2s available at my Home Depot). So instead of 14 2x2s, you can get away with 11 for a 4 high 4 wide unit
Thank you this video was so easy to follow. I’ve watched many of the same project. Yours was great and specific. Now I feel ready to go and do it. Thanks again
Building one for my son’s new house in New Braunfels TX in a few weeks. Going to precut and preassemble everything possible accept the final top and bottom plates ahead of time. Thanks for the detailed instructions. Use a stop block on your miter saw and a bucket to collect the scraps. I’m old so I look for every possible time and back saver 😂😂😂 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Just bought (10) 27 gallon totes from Costco for $7.99 each, next I have to buy the wood and building I go. Thanks for sharing your video, got me off the couch 🤣
@katieholt5819 hey if the measurements of the totes are different then the ones in this video I'd guess they won't fit. These totes are from home depot and are nearly the same price as costco
If they are a different size from the HD ones you will probably need to adjust the dimensions, but you probably know that. By the looks of your avatar I'd say you know what you are doing. Keep on rollin'
Great instruction just build a 15 tote one using your video, you made it look so eady i had a hard time with the 2x4s from the HD been all twisted/bend
Never take the top 2x4's. They have all been picked through. You can tell by looking for the small stickers that have been under at 90 degree angles, the wood below them hasn't been picked through yet. Always hold one end up and look down the length. I try to never used twisted sticks, crowned and bowed lumber can sometimes be used to your advantage if you have a lot of weight on them by crowning up and the weight then straightens them out.
Followed your measurements and Just completed mine wish I could send you a picture (but you might extend some of your cuts info on the 2x2’s and 2x4’s to take in blade width so they are not ending up a bit short like I did on a couple 🤪 Great instructions thought thank you
Yes the kerf of the blade does affect some measurements, to explain thus would likely just confuse most people. The kerfs on blades now are less then ⅛" so it hardly effects it
Thank you SOOO much!! I’m building this from your video for our garage and the hubs will organize it when I’m done. Thank you tons for the step by step instructions! Your project was Awesome and will help us get organized!
Just one question, we cut top and bottom originally at 88 3/4, but these final measurements (or marks) stop at 88 1/2... Should the top and bottoms be cut to 88 1/2?
Hello sir I have 2 questions I find out that my totes are little bigger, so what Im supposed to do?? Is 30 inch long does that change anything or everything??? And also when you mark the 2 x 2 you put 27” but the totes are 28.5” that means that I have to cut them bigger?? I’m so sorry Im confused. Btw I went thru a lot of videos and your is the perfect one for anybody that is not a pro at all 😂 thanks for the video is so detailed that I know I will do this and is going to be great God bless you
question, why do you leave a 1/4th of wood on bottom frame? You cut last 2x4's 88 3/4'' but the last ladder sits 88 1/2''. Any particular reason? Also, do you think castors would throw it off balance?
I would put 4x4s on the bottom if you want castors, you could use 2 straight and 2 swivel or 4 swivel. If you don't use 4x4 then the unit may sag in the middle.
I am atttempting to build one of these shelving units myself. I like your video because you showed how you measured for each bin which included the spacing between each one. Also, I have the same curb in my garage and struggled with how to mount it to the wall which you did. Any chance you can explain how you anchored it would be most appreciated. Thank you for this very helpful video. I found the bins at Sam’s Club for $7.98!
You can put 3" long screws through the top 2x4 into the wall studs. Use a studfinder or the stud will be on one side or the other of a switch or receptacle and then every 16 or 24 inches after that.
@TherealEddieC the curb was out around 6" if I remember correctly. I anchored it to th3 wall using addition lumber but the totes can slide back the extra 6" because of that
I would put 4x4s on the bottom if you want castors, you could use 2 straight and 2 swivel or 4 swivel. If you don't use 4x4 then the unit may sag in the middle.
Thanks for this! This is going to save our garage. So, dumb question. If we measure and it’s not square, how do you fix? Does it just mean that potentially some of the spaces won’t hold a storage container? Great job on the video btw, laid out cleanly, you can teach!
Squaring up diagonals. Subtract the short measurement from the long diagonal measurement and divide the leftover in half. eg 125-123.5= 1.5" half of that is 3/4". Add 3/4 onto your short dimension eg 123.5 + .75=124.25. This dimension of 124 1/4 is what you want both diagonals to measure to be square. Put your tape measure on the short diagonal and pull the right side down until the diagonal reads 124 1/4. If the diagonal measurement gets shorter instead of longer then push up. Once you are at 124.25, then recheck your diagonals.
This is one of the better and more detailed videos out there, great job! Question: does it rock to the left or right? Are the last 2 extra 2x4x96" used supposed to prevent it from rocking?
@meyers.makes. do you think the bins are strong enough to support a rack but the bins going long ways??? The area i have the bins need to be pulled lengthwise and woukd only be supported on the ends
I've seen some other videos in which 2 x 3's are used instead of 2 x 4's. What's your opinion? Obviously, 2 x 3's are cheaper but i'm curious about the strength difference.
Sir you still have the sticker on the bottom of the posts. You need to empty and remove for my OCD please. The staple might move it 1/32". Totally giving you a hard time, great video and very thorough. Great DIY project!
If the weight of the whole unit plus the contents doesn't compress the staple then you have very strong 2x4s, probably southern yellow pine in that case,
Hello! I only have enough room to do a 4x4 tote storage. Would the change in measurements be only for the 2x4's the measurement would go down from 88.75" to 66.5"? Any idea what the change in material would be?
Aloha from Hawaii. Thanks for sharing this is very helpful. What would be even more helpful is if I could get the info on your (Ryobi) miter saw and stand please.
I would put 4x4s on the bottom if you want castors, you could use 2 straight and 2 swivel or 4 swivel. If you don't use 4x4 then the unit may sag in the middle.
It depends on whether or nor you are using kiln dried lumber, if it feels too heavy, get the nosy neighbour over to help left it, he probably would be happy to come over and see what you are doing. Put him to work and maybe next time he won't be so nosy. I used to carry 2-2x10x16, that/s the equivalent of 12-2x4x8s. This is 21-2x4x8 but you only need to lift half the weight.
How did you anchor it into the back wall? It looks like you added and additional 2X4 about half way up. Because of the thickness of the cement ledge along the floor the additional horizontal 2X4s still wouldnt be thick enough to reach the wall when anchoring. Did you double up the horizontal 2x4s to reach the wall or just screw into the wall studs and leave a gap?
@theChaseGroup I added some 2xs that extended to the wall this was a weird one with the curb. But you definitely want ti anchor wither with lumber or L brackets
Newbie question. Whats the best type of lumber to use? Would i need a pressure treated lumber or untreated? I live at east coast and planning to build this in my separate garage. I have access to home depot and lowes.
You could have sped up the process of cutting by setting up a stop block on the miter saw. Set it up once and all 40 or so 27" pieces could be cut without measuring and marking. Rookie mistake to do it otherwise.
It's much easier for people to understand how to measure than how to put a stop on the many different products they might use to cut the pieces. When working with rookies, don't get too complicated. KISS Keep it simple stupid! One of the biggest mistakes all of us make is to try to bring others down to raise ourselves up.
The cuts 2 & 3 on your 2x2are not going to be 27". You forgot to figure in the width of the saw blade. Cut 1 will be 27", board 2 will be 26 7/8 & board 3 will be only 26 3/4
The 2x2s stretch front to back, the bottom of the tote is narrower than the top so the tote protrudes a bit since it is 28 1/2, no big deal, probably easier to grab that way.
I would put 4x4s on the bottom if you want castors, you could use 2 straight and 2 swivel or 4 swivel. If you don't use 4x4 then the unit may sag in the middle.
At the beginning he tells you how much lumber, screws, totes. Prices change as time rolls on, prices are different around the world, availability of species differs. Write up a Bill of Material and get prices. By the way, don't forget to tie your shoelaces on the way to the store.
@@JustinCarver1981 Justin, I do things accurately when it matters, when it doesn't matter is a different thing. When teaching a learner, too much info (information overload) at once can quite often discourage people from tackling simple projects. Almost the same way useless criticism discourages people compared to helpful tips that build people up. Try it, especially on young people.
@@stefanmeyers2808 are you the video creator? Just saying. do things right the first time and teach people the correct way the first time. Not sure why you think I'm being difficult or giving too much information but measuring your cuts accurately will give you a better finished product. Measure twice, cut once as they say. Try taking criticism without taking it personally. Try it, especially on yourself.
This video was great. For someone who isn’t at all wood savvy, tool savvy, etc this was done so well and easy. Thank you so much!
@@morgangause907 glad you found it helpful
Best video I found on this storage rack. Easy to follow & great tutorial! Thank you!
Glad you found it helpful, I've got tons of other easy to follow tutorials on my channel
This is the best explained project I’ve seen on TH-cam! Great job
@@chiefwaz awesome glad it was helpful!
Gotta include the kerf on the saw blade. By the time you get to end you don’t have enough wood. Great video 😊
@@missyounorm33 honestly this is minimal and would confuse more people
Thank you so much for this really well-made video! I followed your instructions and managed to build the rack in one day. I’m not someone with much experience in manual work, so it’s probably faster for others. I have to admit that at first, I found it a bit childish to mark the X’s for the sides, but I did it anyway-and I’m so glad I did! Once I started having pieces everywhere and couldn’t remember the orientation, it really saved me. I even made a mistake at one point, but thanks to your method of marking 2x2, I got it right in the end. Very happy with the result. Happy wife, happy life!
@@mattm8415 awesome man glad it went well and thr video was helpful!
You have very clearly laid out all measurements and cut list very well. Thank you for making the video.
Edit: I've now finished the project having followed your measurements and instructions. It works perfect. Not normally one to follow a youtube video for such a project but you have a credibility about you. Thanks, both my wife and I are thrilled with the clean look and far more storage than we had.
@@dj3114 thanks I'm glad it was helpful!
Nice job. Very easy to understand
Goooooood job sir!!! I was looking for the best way to account for lateral support and your idea with the cross members is perfect. My tote wall 13 rows by 5 high so the support was key for my case.
@KenUngaro awesome glad this helped and I'd love to see yours, sounds massive
I was going to make this but thought “what if I don’t use all the spaces?” So instead I build shelving with plywood and measured to fit the totes. Works like a charm and there’s still shelving if I need it instead.
More than a pro. A great teacher as well.
@@tomronan601 thanks!
I have been scouring the internet looking for tote storage ideas. As you can imagine, there are a plethora of videos out there. Your video has been hands-down the easiest to follow. I appreciate your explanation, as well as demonstration of what your doing. Moving forward, I will be using your video as my reference. Thank you.
@@232fezz thanks for sharing this! I try to keep it straight forward and easy to follow
Thank you for simplifying and breaking this down with precise measurements. I feel confident that I can make this now.
@kathleens6837 no problem glad it was helpful
Nice DIY video that is easy to follow. Instead of adding two additional 8ft 2x4s to brace the sides, can use some of the 2x4 cutoff to do some diagonal corner braces. Saves money and waste.
You are absolutely right, diagonal bracing is a good idea for this build.
Used this video today to build mine. Came out perfect. I did put casters on the bottom though. Great video
@michaellawson7699 casters are a great addition, how many did you use?
@@meyers.makes. just 4, but they are heavy duty. 2 swiveling/locking and 2 stationary
This is the best garage or shed Tote Storage Rack. Genius... Great Work. And thank you for the video.🏆👍
@@ElOlimpico19 it's an awesome system and glad u liked the video
Great job on this video. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks for watching glad you liked it
Great, now I wanna build this for my garage haha.
@@Jeeksters do it you want regret kt
Thank you so much for the detailed video. My daughter and I just built our first one today and you made it so simply to do.
@amandahuffman7833 awesome I'm glad it was helpful!
@@meyers.makes. I find it a lot of fun to make things with the children and then with the grandchildren.
Absolutely incredible video! So many good tips. Thanks for the upload.
Glad it was helpful
I'm building one of these today and your video is incredibly helpful. Thank you!
@@karaadams8576 glad it was helpful! Hope the build went well
Well I thought I would give you an update on my tote rack build, I tweaked your measurements a little, I cut the rails out of 2x4x8 and cut them in half instead of using 2x2s, so that just made the rack a little wider. Other than that it the same rack as yours, and my wife loves it👍🏻 But I have a problem, now my neighbors wants me to build them one times 5. 😂 I also made a memory stick for adding the top and bottom rails. Thanks for a great tutorial video.
@@RonInAVan awesome! I also ripped 2x4s in half for this build, it's cheaper and the lumber is better quality that way. Glad this video was helpful
I am going to actually build this weekend. I am hoping to put it into a metal shipping container that is a smaller than most. I may actually have to do the final assembly inside the container because the door is only 7 feet tall, and rack may not fit through. Wish me luck!
@@MikeyG1212121 how'd it go?
If I had the space to make a big one like this, I would!!! But I only made 1, I’ll make another one and just connect them together lol for now I just need 1 🤣 your video helped me so much!!!
Glad it helped and you can always add to it
Thank you sir. Excellent explanation and measurements. Mine came out great 👍🏽
Awesome I'd love to see a photo of it
Thanks for the great explanation! Got started/almost done with my 4 by 4 set up
Glad you liked it!
Yes thank you for this. This video was beautifully explained, I haven’t yet built one but I’m in the process of cleaning out the garage and hoping to built this for easy access for bins that are at the bottom. Cuz right now I have them stacked on top of each other and it’s a hassle getting to the bottom bins. I don’t have much building experience but I’m pretty confident I will be able to do this.
Absolutely follow this video, and you will have no problem
Great video and explanation. I have shelves I made years ago. Going to repurpose and made this. My kids wanted to know what I wanted for Xmas. My answer as many black bins as you can afford.
That's a good gift to ask for. Tell them to put a few cookies inside so that you have something to munch on while building the units.
Built mine using your instruction. Awesome video! Thank you very much. Took out the top row, and built a 4x4 instead. 16 total totes.
I was going to do the exact same. How what did you end up using material wise?
From my calculations, it the same amount of lumber, but the 10 2x4s are cut at 67 1/2" vs 84"
@@robertrodriguez3202 you are a lifesaver.
@@nelanthevithanage7705 happy to help. I started the project today and found I had 3 2x3s extra (didn't have 2x2s available at my Home Depot). So instead of 14 2x2s, you can get away with 11 for a 4 high 4 wide unit
@@robertrodriguez3202 oh ok im starting tomorrow. im probably gonna stick with 2x2s I have couple Home Depots near me.
Thank you this video was so easy to follow. I’ve watched many of the same project. Yours was great and specific. Now I feel ready to go and do it.
Thanks again
@k-annehayes59 awesome! If you have any questions ask
Building one for my son’s new house in New Braunfels TX in a few weeks. Going to precut and preassemble everything possible accept the final top and bottom plates ahead of time. Thanks for the detailed instructions. Use a stop block on your miter saw and a bucket to collect the scraps. I’m old so I look for every possible time and back saver 😂😂😂 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
@@rhinomite5203 yes sir great ideas!
Just bought (10) 27 gallon totes from Costco for $7.99 each, next I have to buy the wood and building I go. Thanks for sharing your video, got me off the couch 🤣
@@RonInAVan glad it was helpful hope the build goes well
Did the Costco totes fit? I show they’re a bit longer and wider than the measurements in this video so I’m concerned they won’t fit
@katieholt5819 hey if the measurements of the totes are different then the ones in this video I'd guess they won't fit. These totes are from home depot and are nearly the same price as costco
If they are a different size from the HD ones you will probably need to adjust the dimensions, but you probably know that. By the looks of your avatar I'd say you know what you are doing. Keep on rollin'
Thank you so much , i have such a problem with these projects , you have made this look easy , mr meyer thankyou 😂
Glad this was helpful, if u follow the entire build step by step yoh will have no problems
Great instruction just build a 15 tote one using your video, you made it look so eady i had a hard time with the 2x4s from the HD been all twisted/bend
Never take the top 2x4's. They have all been picked through. You can tell by looking for the small stickers that have been under at 90 degree angles, the wood below them hasn't been picked through yet. Always hold one end up and look down the length. I try to never used twisted sticks, crowned and bowed lumber can sometimes be used to your advantage if you have a lot of weight on them by crowning up and the weight then straightens them out.
I'm going to do this soon. Good video.
Have fun!
Followed your measurements and Just completed mine wish I could send you a picture (but you might extend some of your cuts info on the 2x2’s and 2x4’s to take in blade width so they are not ending up a bit short like I did on a couple 🤪
Great instructions thought thank you
Yes the kerf of the blade does affect some measurements, to explain thus would likely just confuse most people. The kerfs on blades now are less then ⅛" so it hardly effects it
So simple yet so effective!
Well this is on my to do list ✅ Thank you for making more work for me by sharing such a great video 👍🏻
@@RonInAVan haha let me know how it goes
Cool project! Gonna give it a try.
Ya it's a very practical storage system that is easy to build and cost effective
Very nice. Good job
@@artkaphan1 thank you!
Thank you SOOO much!! I’m building this from your video for our garage and the hubs will organize it when I’m done. Thank you tons for the step by step instructions! Your project was Awesome and will help us get organized!
Just one question, we cut top and bottom originally at 88 3/4, but these final measurements (or marks) stop at 88 1/2... Should the top and bottoms be cut to 88 1/2?
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Hello sir I have 2 questions I find out that my totes are little bigger, so what Im supposed to do?? Is 30 inch long does that change anything or everything??? And also when you mark the 2 x 2 you put 27” but the totes are 28.5” that means that I have to cut them bigger?? I’m so sorry Im confused. Btw I went thru a lot of videos and your is the perfect one for anybody that is not a pro at all 😂 thanks for the video is so detailed that I know I will do this and is going to be great God bless you
question, why do you leave a 1/4th of wood on bottom frame? You cut last 2x4's 88 3/4'' but the last ladder sits 88 1/2''. Any particular reason? Also, do you think castors would throw it off balance?
I would put 4x4s on the bottom if you want castors, you could use 2 straight and 2 swivel or 4 swivel. If you don't use 4x4 then the unit may sag in the middle.
I am atttempting to build one of these shelving units myself. I like your video because you showed how you measured for each bin which included the spacing between each one. Also, I have the same curb in my garage and struggled with how to mount it to the wall which you did. Any chance you can explain how you anchored it would be most appreciated. Thank you for this very helpful video. I found the bins at Sam’s Club for $7.98!
You can put 3" long screws through the top 2x4 into the wall studs. Use a studfinder or the stud will be on one side or the other of a switch or receptacle and then every 16 or 24 inches after that.
What are the final outside measurements? I need to make sure this will fit, before I go crazy w/wood purchase. lol
Great tutorial! I have that curb in my garage at the base as well. How did you account for the gap created by the offset from the wall?
@TherealEddieC the curb was out around 6" if I remember correctly. I anchored it to th3 wall using addition lumber but the totes can slide back the extra 6" because of that
@@meyers.makes. great answer! til now that curb has been a struggle for me ( A Rook at this Woodwork DIY stuff. Thanks so much!
@@TherealEddieC anytime any questions ask
Thanks for the great video. Quick question - do you think this would still be stable if you put casters on the bottom or would it need other bracing?
I would put 4x4s on the bottom if you want castors, you could use 2 straight and 2 swivel or 4 swivel. If you don't use 4x4 then the unit may sag in the middle.
Thanks for this! This is going to save our garage. So, dumb question. If we measure and it’s not square, how do you fix? Does it just mean that potentially some of the spaces won’t hold a storage container?
Great job on the video btw, laid out cleanly, you can teach!
Squaring up diagonals. Subtract the short measurement from the long diagonal measurement and divide the leftover in half. eg 125-123.5= 1.5" half of that is 3/4". Add 3/4 onto your short dimension eg 123.5 + .75=124.25. This dimension of 124 1/4 is what you want both diagonals to measure to be square. Put your tape measure on the short diagonal and pull the right side down until the diagonal reads 124 1/4. If the diagonal measurement gets shorter instead of longer then push up. Once you are at 124.25, then recheck your diagonals.
Framing square would work to mark more 2x2 boards and 2x4 boards at a time
@@bradbonnema5979 yes sir
@meyers.makes. I'm using your measurements to make one. Going to make one for the 17 gal totes too
This is one of the better and more detailed videos out there, great job! Question: does it rock to the left or right? Are the last 2 extra 2x4x96" used supposed to prevent it from rocking?
It dock rock a little if you add the extra 2x4s on the back it won't budge
@meyers.makes. do you think the bins are strong enough to support a rack but the bins going long ways??? The area i have the bins need to be pulled lengthwise and woukd only be supported on the ends
@@grams742000 Put a heavy load in your bins, then put 2 scrap 2x4s under each short end and see if the bin is strong enough to support the weight.
88 3/4" wide by 87" high
I've seen some other videos in which 2 x 3's are used instead of 2 x 4's. What's your opinion? Obviously, 2 x 3's are cheaper but i'm curious about the strength difference.
@@jameskolacinski5863 2x3s work, I've never seen those around here.
Some 2x3's are fingerjoint, if so, I wouldn't use them, the glue dries out after a while and they come apart.
Sir you still have the sticker on the bottom of the posts. You need to empty and remove for my OCD please. The staple might move it 1/32". Totally giving you a hard time, great video and very thorough. Great DIY project!
If the weight of the whole unit plus the contents doesn't compress the staple then you have very strong 2x4s, probably southern yellow pine in that case,
Hello! I only have enough room to do a 4x4 tote storage. Would the change in measurements be only for the 2x4's the measurement would go down from 88.75" to 66.5"? Any idea what the change in material would be?
@user-ox8bq3it3p if you watch the entire video you should be able to figure out all the dimensions/ measurements
From what I see, the total measurements would be 67 1/2" tall, 88 3/4" wide, and 27" deep
On that final step when you check for being square. What do you do if it's not squared up?
Aloha from Hawaii. Thanks for sharing this is very helpful. What would be even more helpful is if I could get the info on your (Ryobi) miter saw and stand please.
Aloha, what are your plans for the tsunami when part of California slides into the Pacific Ocean after the San Andreas fault lets go?
Hi, what plywood size did you use and what thickness it has
Very cool! What do you think about adding castors to the bottom to make it mobile?
I would put 4x4s on the bottom if you want castors, you could use 2 straight and 2 swivel or 4 swivel. If you don't use 4x4 then the unit may sag in the middle.
Good job
Great video, very specific thank you Was it difficult to get the shelves upright in the garage?
It depends on whether or nor you are using kiln dried lumber, if it feels too heavy, get the nosy neighbour over to help left it, he probably would be happy to come over and see what you are doing. Put him to work and maybe next time he won't be so nosy. I used to carry 2-2x10x16, that/s the equivalent of 12-2x4x8s. This is 21-2x4x8 but you only need to lift half the weight.
I have a 9’3”h x 11’4”w space. I think I can make one that fits 6 across and 6 down in that space. How do I know for sure.
This was 88¾" wide so that is approx 22¼" per tote so 6 would be 133"= 11'1" 6 totes tall would be approx 101" = 8'5" so that should work
Would putting casters in this be stable?
How did you anchor it into the back wall? It looks like you added and additional 2X4 about half way up. Because of the thickness of the cement ledge along the floor the additional horizontal 2X4s still wouldnt be thick enough to reach the wall when anchoring. Did you double up the horizontal 2x4s to reach the wall or just screw into the wall studs and leave a gap?
@theChaseGroup I added some 2xs that extended to the wall this was a weird one with the curb. But you definitely want ti anchor wither with lumber or L brackets
How would you do this for a 3 row shelf (15 total totes). What would the shopping list or dimensions be
I have other videos in my page which might show that build
@@meyers.makes.I think I got it, how did you get 88.75 inches on the bottom
A question you might be able to ask the furniture with pure 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 posts with the same measurements that you give?
Sorry I'm not sure what you mean
Why did you cut them at 88 3/4 if you needed 88 1/2 ?
Newbie question. Whats the best type of lumber to use? Would i need a pressure treated lumber or untreated? I live at east coast and planning to build this in my separate garage. I have access to home depot and lowes.
@Nurse_kickz if it's going in a garage normal framing lumber is good.
You could have sped up the process of cutting by setting up a stop block on the miter saw. Set it up once and all 40 or so 27" pieces could be cut without measuring and marking. Rookie mistake to do it otherwise.
It's much easier for people to understand how to measure than how to put a stop on the many different products they might use to cut the pieces. When working with rookies, don't get too complicated. KISS Keep it simple stupid! One of the biggest mistakes all of us make is to try to bring others down to raise ourselves up.
The cuts 2 & 3 on your 2x2are not going to be 27". You forgot to figure in the width of the saw blade. Cut 1 will be 27", board 2 will be 26 7/8 & board 3 will be only 26 3/4
That was my immediate thought on the 27" cut. Shook my head in fear
I really don’t think it would matter because he is cutting on his line 27x3=81” cut from a 96” 2x2.
Your correct that they will not all br the same due to the blade width. I wanted to keep this simple and easy to follow. The ⅛" really dosent matter
Just set the stop on the miter saw.
It doesn’t matter! They are just supports. You could cut them an inch short and it would still work.
What is the point of having the bottom row floating? Why not have that rest on the ground?
@@tjbrooks_me you could do either but it would change the dimensions
Is there any paper plans to this?
What are the final dimensions once assembled?
If using in a detached garage, do I need to use pressure treated wood?
If you are worried just use PT on wood that contacts the floor
Good video but if your tote is 28 1/2" why did you cut your 2x2s at 27"?
Same question
they still fit, with the lid on its 28 1/2 in they dont stick out at all
The 2x2s stretch front to back, the bottom of the tote is narrower than the top so the tote protrudes a bit since it is 28 1/2, no big deal, probably easier to grab that way.
What type of wood did you use?
SPF spruce, pine fir
Newbie here... Can I add wheels?
@yolandarussell3456 yes for this size I'd recommend 6 wheels, either end and in the middle
@@meyers.makes. if you add wheels ..is that going to wiggle more ?
Why not measure 3-4 at a time?
@@michelefisher5171 u can forsure for the sake of keeping this video simple.i didn't
Can you put casters on?
I would put 4x4s on the bottom if you want castors, you could use 2 straight and 2 swivel or 4 swivel. If you don't use 4x4 then the unit may sag in the middle.
Make a 4x4 one, it’s a little tall for short people
What size bit did you use for drilling?
For through holes the same diameter as the threads is ok.
Do you build them and sell?
What’s the total cost on material
At the beginning he tells you how much lumber, screws, totes. Prices change as time rolls on, prices are different around the world, availability of species differs. Write up a Bill of Material and get prices. By the way, don't forget to tie your shoelaces on the way to the store.
I need supply list for 30 totes please.
@jaymearcher-e5x whatch the video and you can figure out all the supplies
@@meyers.makes. I don't think that will work.
Hello, do you think i'm in the dimensions
I think that you are beyond the dimensions, I would say plus or minus a few thousand.
Costco is the cheapest to buy these boxes.
Depends where you live. Here Costco is very similar to home depot
They are different dimensions if you buy from Costco though, just fyi
@@meyers.makes.any idea If the Costco bins fit this build? They seem to be a tad larger at
30.4” x 20.4” x 14.7”
Home Depot Black Friday Weekend sale 6.98 each
Also Home Depot will cut the wood to speck 😬
They might even build it for you, but that takes all the fun out ot it.
Hi Ben, do you have an interest in a DIY collaboration?
Don’t waste your time cutting dozens of 2x2. Buy em. Cheap
7 2x4 to cut does not a dozens make.
First 2 minutes in and you're pre-measuring your cuts... I already see a problem. what about blade width?
Tell us in the long run, what difference it will make please.
@@stefanmeyers2808 I guess you don't like to do things accurately.
@@JustinCarver1981 Justin, I do things accurately when it matters, when it doesn't matter is a different thing. When teaching a learner, too much info (information overload) at once can quite often discourage people from tackling simple projects. Almost the same way useless criticism discourages people compared to helpful tips that build people up. Try it, especially on young people.
@@stefanmeyers2808 are you the video creator? Just saying. do things right the first time and teach people the correct way the first time. Not sure why you think I'm being difficult or giving too much information but measuring your cuts accurately will give you a better finished product. Measure twice, cut once as they say. Try taking criticism without taking it personally. Try it, especially on yourself.