This is exactly what I want to build under the loft in my cabin! Mine will be a different shape, but the plan is the same. Your video is going to make this go so much easier, and I can show my husband so he help as needed. Thanks so much for sharing!
You always amaze me winky. Finding a place for long thin stock that's not a pain to look thru and does not take up any room. There should be an award ------ the home shop peace prize.
Hi nice to stop in wood and us well we just will share we wish we had half your wood working talent. What a cool storage build and it is out of the way for sure, totally useless space turned into very useful. Thank you for the share, Lance & Patrick.
Nice work, I've seen very intricate ones but yours is just the way I imagined I'd build mine for spray can storage. I'll give it a go! Thanks for the video
@@sergiogomezphotography - I guess it depends on how many cans you put in there. I have mine full with wood dowels and i is fairly heavy. Lift cylinders might be nice but I don't use it very often so it isn't such a big deal. I wish I could find the comment with the lift. He had a good product.
@@WinkysWorkshop I just found this article, it's a hatch but shows the mounting of the gas struts. Should be similar. th-cam.com/video/PUJ1v23qo1I/w-d-xo.html
Very clever. My shop is in the basement of my house and every rafter has something stored inbetween them. You are so correct in a small shop you utilize every square inch for something. But the hinged box is one I hadn't thought of. Time to start building boxes. Thanks for the videos and idea's.
Good job Mr. Winky... I did the same thing a year or so back. My twist was the boxes stay parallel to the floor. I put my spray cans, caulk tubes, and other chemicals up there to keep them out of the way. I have a video up on my channel if you would like to look.
And warmer in colder weather also. it was there when we bought the property. but that is not the worst of it, the ceiling is low, less than 8" although I have not measured it I know because I can't stand up an 8" sheet of plywood. I suspect the doubler was omitted during framing as 1 1/2" is about the what it is. Sorry for the dissertation...
@@rtkville - Quite often poured concrete walls are made 8 foot but when the floor is poured you lose 3 or 4 inches. This is what happened in my basement. I'd love to have 9 or 10 foot ceilings in my shop.
I remember watching this but didn't remember your latch mechanism. I like yours better than mine but I have since had to put a rope and pulley on mine to get it up. I guess I put too much junk in it and it was too heavy to lift and latch with just one arm.
@@WinkysWorkshop I have a small 12 volt motor that I was going to rig up like a winch but that got put on the back burner... Way too many other more important projects like getting my house back in shape so I will have a place to live....
Okay you said quarter inch lag bolts which by the way sounded like light bulbs LOL but other than that what did you use as hinges. Pretty critical to know that other than screwing in the lag bolts and believing it swivels like that
Another idea is to add strips of wood at right angles across the joists, spaced around 6" apart. That way you can see what is up there and slide it out as needed.
Or replace the top panel on a garage door... Ha. I'm glad that didn't happen. Then there are times when you work hard to redesign something and somebody walks up and says those famous words, "Why didn't you just.... ?"
One more safety thing and I'll leave you alone. Well two really. Where your pivot point is you used lags I think. You may want to reinforce your pivot points with metal studs to prevent any weight or stress from splitting the wood as it ages. And maybe add some springs or something so that it acts as an assist when lowering or raising. Also consider through bolts instead of lags with nylocks nuts because over time with different weight changes it could potentialy unscrew lag bolts
Thanks! I think the lag bolt it totally adequate for the size but I bolt would certainly remove all doubt. Also, one of the comments has a link to a lift mechanism for this type storage.
Love it except for one thing. Not critical well maybe it is . A simple warning to you my friend and anyone designing or building this sort of storage. Make sure the locks that you use to hold said shelving unit in place are secure perhaps with a latch hook or something. Because at my house the ceiling is low so a lock such as shown here could easily be knocked open while carrying a piece of wood or other material too high. Bringing the weight of the shelf and everything on it down on your head. I was almost knocked unconscious once while working in the basement while my nephews where playing upstairs the vibrations where just enough to knock that nail holding a grind stone in the rafters loose.
You can take out more of those cross brasings. Some will say that they keep the joists from twisting as the house settles but the plywood floor will keep it from doing that. Good video. I’m new to your channel
Ha... well, this one might not be for you. Maybe i should have called is an Option rather than imply that its a solution? But hey... maybe you could inset it and drywall the bottom of the box. That way you have the white ceiling and storage.
@@WinkysWorkshop I have been struggling to find space in my garage and my wife just suggested I take out the drywall and use that space. Had no idea it was almost 12 inches deep of unused space up there. Can store lumber and all kinds of things.
This is exactly what I want to build under the loft in my cabin! Mine will be a different shape, but the plan is the same.
Your video is going to make this go so much easier, and I can show my husband so he help as needed. Thanks so much for sharing!
Best of luck and you are welcome!
You always amaze me winky. Finding a place for long thin stock that's not a pain to look thru and does not take up any room. There should be an award ------ the home shop peace prize.
Now that's a great compliment! Love it.
Awesome idea and simple execution. Love it!
Thanks so much! It needs a counter weight when it gets full.
This is going to be a game changer for me. Well done.
Good way to get more storage for sure!
Hi nice to stop in wood and us well we just will share we wish we had half your wood working talent. What a cool storage build and it is out of the way for sure, totally useless space turned into very useful.
Thank you for the share, Lance & Patrick.
Thanks. For light weight items it is perfect. And yes, it uses otherwise useless space.
Nice work, I've seen very intricate ones but yours is just the way I imagined I'd build mine for spray can storage. I'll give it a go! Thanks for the video
One guy commented a while back about lift cylinders but for spray cans the weight isn;'t too much. Good luck, thanks
@@WinkysWorkshop you think for spray cans it will be ok without the lift cylinders?
@@sergiogomezphotography - I guess it depends on how many cans you put in there. I have mine full with wood dowels and i is fairly heavy. Lift cylinders might be nice but I don't use it very often so it isn't such a big deal. I wish I could find the comment with the lift. He had a good product.
@@WinkysWorkshop Tank you, I'll build one and see what I can store in there, it should help a bit.
@@WinkysWorkshop I just found this article, it's a hatch but shows the mounting of the gas struts. Should be similar. th-cam.com/video/PUJ1v23qo1I/w-d-xo.html
Very clever. My shop is in the basement of my house and every rafter has something stored inbetween them. You are so correct in a small shop you utilize every square inch for something. But the hinged box is one I hadn't thought of. Time to start building boxes. Thanks for the videos and idea's.
Thanks for the comment.... I need to build some more myself.
Gday Winky, you really do come up with some fantastic and practical ideas, great work mate
Thanks !
Another great video sir . I did a similar thing some years ago to stow a small lawn mower and garden tools . Works like opening a loft hatch.
Thanks..
Thats a great idea! Im considering building a new garage / hobby room. This is a nice feature to add!
Planning ahead with joist tie spacing would be great.
Good job Mr. Winky... I did the same thing a year or so back. My twist was the boxes stay parallel to the floor. I put my spray cans, caulk tubes, and other chemicals up there to keep them out of the way. I have a video up on my channel if you would like to look.
Cool... I'll check it out!
Very smart! Good job 👍👍
Thanks!
That's really a slick idea!
Thanks!
Good idea, wish I could use it also but my shop ceiling is covered with Sheetrock. Thanks
Yeah, it doesn't work for everyone . Sheetrock is a plus in some respects. Better lighting and fire safety.
And warmer in colder weather also. it was there when we bought the property. but that is not the worst of it, the ceiling is low, less than 8" although I have not measured it I know because I can't stand up an 8" sheet of plywood. I suspect the doubler was omitted during framing as 1 1/2" is about the what it is. Sorry for the dissertation...
@@rtkville - Quite often poured concrete walls are made 8 foot but when the floor is poured you lose 3 or 4 inches. This is what happened in my basement. I'd love to have 9 or 10 foot ceilings in my shop.
Me too. For sure
Well done -- so smart!
Thanks you. Desperate, overcrowded shop!
I remember watching this but didn't remember your latch mechanism. I like yours better than mine but I have since had to put a rope and pulley on mine to get it up. I guess I put too much junk in it and it was too heavy to lift and latch with just one arm.
I use mine for wood dowels so it isn't too bad but some kind of helper like gas cylinders, would be nice.
@@WinkysWorkshop I have a small 12 volt motor that I was going to rig up like a winch but that got put on the back burner... Way too many other more important projects like getting my house back in shape so I will have a place to live....
@@dannywilsher4165 - Yep, this always happens to me and I'm even retired!
What size is your floor ruuners
2 x 10
Okay you said quarter inch lag bolts which by the way sounded like light bulbs LOL but other than that what did you use as hinges. Pretty critical to know that other than screwing in the lag bolts and believing it swivels like that
Yes, just a clearance hole in the plywood and a 1/4" Light bulb (Lag Bolt). You could use 5/16 but shear strength on the 1/4" is huge.
Another idea is to add strips of wood at right angles across the joists, spaced around 6" apart. That way you can see what is up there and slide it out as needed.
Actually I've done that. I store pipe up there Thanks
Great idea, for a bit more versatility you could add a couple of shelves with fronts for smaller items.
Cheers
Very true... dividers too. Thanks
From the video I thought it looked close! It's a bummer when we overlook the obvious and have to redesign and rebuild. Anyway, nice job!
Or replace the top panel on a garage door... Ha. I'm glad that didn't happen. Then there are times when you work hard to redesign something and somebody walks up and says those famous words, "Why didn't you just.... ?"
One more safety thing and I'll leave you alone. Well two really. Where your pivot point is you used lags I think. You may want to reinforce your pivot points with metal studs to prevent any weight or stress from splitting the wood as it ages. And maybe add some springs or something so that it acts as an assist when lowering or raising. Also consider through bolts instead of lags with nylocks nuts because over time with different weight changes it could potentialy unscrew lag bolts
Thanks! I think the lag bolt it totally adequate for the size but I bolt would certainly remove all doubt. Also, one of the comments has a link to a lift mechanism for this type storage.
I may have to do that in my basement.
For some items it's super handy but weight can be an issue. It's perfect for dowels or anything light weight.
For lightweight prepper items which are a bit bulky it is a good way to get them out of the way.
Very nice, thank you.
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Love it except for one thing. Not critical well maybe it is . A simple warning to you my friend and anyone designing or building this sort of storage. Make sure the locks that you use to hold said shelving unit in place are secure perhaps with a latch hook or something. Because at my house the ceiling is low so a lock such as shown here could easily be knocked open while carrying a piece of wood or other material too high. Bringing the weight of the shelf and everything on it down on your head. I was almost knocked unconscious once while working in the basement while my nephews where playing upstairs the vibrations where just enough to knock that nail holding a grind stone in the rafters loose.
Thats a good point
Nice work! Just curious, did your extension handle clear your garage door?
Yeah.... good thing too because I totally forgot about the garage door. It clears by about 1-inch.
You can take out more of those cross brasings. Some will say that they keep the joists from twisting as the house settles but the plywood floor will keep it from doing that. Good video. I’m new to your channel
I think the braces do work but you don't need then between every joist, every other one is fine! Thanks.
Good Day Winky . Un saludo good man
You too
Time for me to tear out the drywall on the ceiling of my shop!
Ha... well, this one might not be for you. Maybe i should have called is an Option rather than imply that its a solution? But hey... maybe you could inset it and drywall the bottom of the box. That way you have the white ceiling and storage.
@@WinkysWorkshop I have been struggling to find space in my garage and my wife just suggested I take out the drywall and use that space. Had no idea it was almost 12 inches deep of unused space up there. Can store lumber and all kinds of things.
@@CJICantLie - Yes, there is a lot of wasted space in floors and walls.
Clever
Thanks