Super Efficient 2x4 Garage Shelves | DIY Garage Storage
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- How to Build Super Efficient 2x4 Garage Shelves for Better DIY Garage Storage
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Fix This Build That do you have metric measurements for your plans available? I just purchased your pack of plans and being an Aussie i am not used to imperial
Hi, can you include metric measurements in your plans please.
Hey Fix this build that I have a serious question. With those black and red flip top storage bins could you transform that into a lift up top?
Paul Lobwein and Muhammad, it all depends on the size of your garage and how big you like to build it. The right tools to build shelves like those are a must, especially for the minor saw ( you can find it at Lowe's or Home Depot for around $200 dollars USD) I've started to build mine about a year and half ago, because we have so much stuff already in the garage it literally took me longer than expected.
*** By the way, please keep in mind that wood will split if you use the wrong screw. Which I am using two drills, one to make pilot holes and the other one to put in the screw. I'm sure after you've done all the work the last thing you want is a split wood, not fun at all! ***
So my measurement for the shelves that I build was 6ft tall X 17ft wide X 1ft 7in deep, 6ft tall X 14 ft wide X 1ft 7in deep, 7ft tall X 6 ft wide X 3ft 5in deep. It all depends on your need and storage. By the way, make sure you measure the height of your bins first before you start cutting and putting everything all together! Hope this works for you!
good job
😂😂😂😂😂 he said $10 OSB. Oh man, how I miss the good ol days!
Hahahaha, yeah this project did not age well, that shelf is worth like $500 now.
I made essentially this shelf recently, it cost me $120
Paying $50 for each rotten 1/2inch OSB sheet on my shed. What a time to be alive.
@@velianlodestone1249 I always pick up good 2x4s and 4x4s at construction sites and they would be more than happy if you took it away from their sites as they have to pay to scrap it. Plan ahead and save more :) 8 made the same shevles with no plywood, just cutouts from skids and spare wood trimmings from here and there. Maybe youd just need to buy a few 2x4s for the longer sections.
My thoughts exactly!
I like how you try to simplify each task for those who don't have fancy tools! I'm tired of the DIY videos with $15k+ tools in them
I try to do a good mix cause I know not everyone has all the fancy stuff :)
Totally get this. Last video I watched, the dude takes his 2x4s to his jointer and from there, to his planer. There's me, in my garage with a drill, circular saw and a sander 🤣😂
Right?!
"I made a pocket screw guide for $15." *Proceeds to use $3K worth of tools.
gSuuP no doubt . Idk how many times I’ve watched a tool bench build and the first thing they say to do was “now run all your boards thru your planer..”. I’m like “peace”
Gsuup, Harbor Freight has all those tools and they are cheap! Well Lowe's and Home Depot has the minor saw for around $200
One thing to keep in mind is that over time people always end up with more weight on shelves than they realize. I like to cut 2X4s to exact length to put between each shelf vertically. Like leaving the spacers in. That way the weight is carried by the 2X4 instead of screws. It seems like it's overkill, but it's better than having an overweight shelf collapse.
I came here to comment this. Building shelves only supported by screws isn’t the proper way to do it. The exterior legs shouldn’t be load bearing but rather only to attach the spacers. 2x4 have tremendous compression strength and unfortunately, this project is a miss.
About to start a build like this, looking for the right way to do it. Your comment confirmed my instinct, I actually thought he was going to leave the spacers in. Thanks two year old comment!
Post and beam. Weight is not then carried by the shear of the screws . to many people build shelving with just shear to hold things up
Come on guys this project is legit, have you ever tested how much weight it takes to shear a wood screw? 12 screws per shelf could hold the space shuttle. Good project for beginners.
This is exactly what I was thinking and I know zero about carpentry. I need a shelf that can hold a motorcycle engine or two. That shelf he built, all that's holding it up is some tiny screws... I wouldn't trust it at all. I need to be able to put 3000lbs of stuff on that shelf.
Hint: buy the storage bins first and size the shelves to fit them. Also, to make things super strong, those shelf spacers that you used to set the distance between the shelves can be left in place so that the spacers carry the load rather than trusting the shear strength of the screws. But now you’ve whet my appetite to go make shelves! Thanks for the inspiring video.
Leave them in or use half lap joints. Don’t rely on the screws. Cut half lap with a dado. Nice shelf.
pretty sure he isn't putting 1000 pounds on these shelves....
Those construction screws will do the job (maybe 70 lbs shear strength per screw), but if you're concerned you can go with structure screws or just low cost nails which have far greater shear strength.
Or metal brackets, up under the beams of each shelf, to take off the edge from the weight. A lot of things can be done without having to go through a lot of trouble. I'm actually making something very similar right now, but smaller and more modular so that they can be stacked, moved or assembled however depending on space without having to break the whole thing down.
@@PhilPic01 Why go to the trouble of buying brackets?
Everyone has off-cuts and odds and end 2x4 pieces.
Easiest and cheapest would be to cut some 2x4 x4" supports pieces, clamp against the shelf, and pound 3 nails through to the leg.
Cost, $0.25 worth of nails, some scrap wood, and 3-4 minutes of time including cutting time. Might not look 'sweet', however almost no one but you are every really even going to notice it.
To avoid kickback only support the piece the saw is running on not both sides. Waste side should be able to fall away. Stay safe
And if that's not possible. Apply upward pressure on the timber when approaching the end of the cut to ensure the timber doesn't fall into the saw blade, thus creating kick back.
I understand that sometimes we don't want the waste part to drop onto floor. What I do is to support both sides, but make sure the waste side is slightly lower (about 1cm) so that gravity will pull it away from saw blade.
I also saw his other hand applying down pressure.
Or use a miter saw if available
Cut it on the chop saw, you got the room.
This video was worth it for that stud finding trick alone!
just made mine, costed about $100, took me a while since it was my first time doing any diy, much appreciated!
From my years of working in rough framing, the way we would prevent kickback when cutting (often twisted and wet lumber) was to have the spacer closest to the saw on the "long side" be slightly taller than the rest. This means as the lumber is cut, it drops down slightly onto the spacers on the run-out side. This prevents pinching and also moves the already cut pieces out of the way slightly.
Several below have mentioned the structural aspects of using just screws to take the shear load of the shelves and whatever you store on them! Simple suggestion, you show making some spacers to easily set the height of each shelf. In contrast, just make a couple extra sets of spacers and then rip each of them in half (effectively a 2x2) and permanently install them in place while still being able to use them as spacers in your pre-assembly. This way you have solid wood supporting the vertical loads (plus the additional screws to install them!) rather than relying on screws only (which typically have terrible shear strength). Just one piece of advice from one engineer to another :-)
Love your videos
Good job Brad. My Dad built ladder style shelves back in about 1960 and I did the same thing in my garage when I built my new house (26 years ago). They just sit between the brick piers down both sides and I can still fit cars in. I only used 2 x 1s for the ladders as they’re all anchored into the brick walls so plenty strong enough. I had to replace the longer original MDF shelves as the sagged a bit - put in radiata and they’ve held up fine.
Thank you for the kickback accident - that will help me avoid a scary situation - at my age. s little scary incident could be more than the old ticker can handle. LOL
I am very jealous of all that floor space.
Having everything on wheels really helps!
@@Fixthisbuildthat what are the wood cut sizes and dimensions so I can have home depot cut it for me and all I have to do is put it together.
@@Fixthisbuildthat didn't you just screwed the shelves to the wall? ;-)
I really appreciate how simple you make these projects. I'm going to use this instruction, use treated wood, make extend it out some from 16", make only one tier, and adjust the leg height and make a potting table for my garden outside. Edit: I think I'll make it two tiers so I can keep the pots or soil bags on the bottom tier.
Really useful, practical advice. Love the trick about using spacers to facilitate one person assembly; also allows fine-tuning to ensure level. Thanks! Subscribed!!
For a stronger shelf joint, see the OSHA standard on how to make wood ladders for construction sites. The current design of screws into end grain of 2x4 is a weak joint type. When the wood splits over time the joint can become significantly weaker. Another strong joint option is joist hanger brackets.
While I love your videos, today I want to compliment you on the way you do your sponsor ads. It’s genius to have the actual video happening simultaneously because we won’t skip the ad that way. Plus, even the ad is enjoyable the way you present it. Well done, sir.
On my shelves, I was able to load them with over 300 lbs... I glued the plywood to the 2x3 lumber and it really increases the strength. I wish I could post photos... I built ten shelf units and some of them are probably loaded to near 1000 pounds.
When I was cutting 2x4’s and deck boards to raise the height of my trailer sides I got kick back too! I adjusted the blade depth to just a tooth under and had no more problems! I also got my jawhorse from Rockwell out and that help support it
I got supplies for a my shelves (72"x24"x84") 2 OSB, (13) 10' 2x4, and screws $68 from my Lowe's. this is a great first wood project for me!! Thank you for your video, very helpful tips and tricks
Awesome build! I'm currently remodeling my garage, insulating and building new benches and storage. This will work out great for my storage needs. Thank you so much for the free plans.
Just what I needed since I have been in shed-building mode this summer! Thanks for the very helpful video!
This is a great guide for a beginner like myself. Building the top shelf first (and working on it upside down) makes things so much easier. Thank You for that. I've been watching this a few times and maybe the 4th time I got the whole "me nail gun" doh! Great channel!
The magnet for the screws is genius. love that tip, thanks!
Love how you do your sponsors in the middle of the video and you always show us an example of how you used it!
Subbed because you don't expect us to have 10k in tools and explain it for beginners. Thank you.
Great job! You could also use adjustable feet to account for the slope in your garage. That's also good for keep the wood off of the floor if you get any kind of moisture.
Nice work Brad, these projects are always in need. Will for sure be looking at building something like this in our new place. Also nice teaching moment, so glad you left that in there. It can happen to anyone and bringing awareness to it is great. Much respect for that.
Thanks, Shaun. I was slapping my head when it first happened and then thought...well, guess I'll just roll with it.
*Mind blown 🤯! These garage shelves are the DIY storage solution I've been searching for! Can't wait to transform my cluttered space into a super-efficient haven. Thanks for the step-by-step guide, you just earned yourself a new subscriber 🛠🔧🔝*
Used your video to build my shelves. Came out great. Simple design with great instruction, you’re the man!
Thank you! I just finished my first shelf and all is well so far. More tomorrow!
Good idea to use the clamps. I just finished off some shelving 2 weeks ago. And it came off really good for a first time project but a few of the shelves were just a bit off but it was built out of reclaimed fencing material. I had to rip the 4x4's to 2x4's and used the fence boards for the shelves.
What I like about this and so many other "cheap to build" garage shelving is the the beautiful and very pricey power tools they're built with. It kind of reminds me of how much a guy can save on meat by hunting with a new rifle, new clothing, new truck, etc. Seriously, I like your video very much, thanks.
The reason why you are getting a kickback is because you are supposed to leave the shorter side of the 2×4 or anything else and it should be left suspended so it can just fall off. When you don't do this, as you make the cut, the lumber would buckle towards the spinning blade causing it to make contact with large enough surface area to be able to kick itself back instead of cutting through, I hope this helps.
3:19 - The factory cut edge of a strip of leftover OSB/plywood/MDF also works great for this application.
Great shelves, great design (from one engineer to another) and simple enough build. Stay safe. Bill
Only just found this and it's really helpful.
I have used a circular saw for the first time recently (previously made do with a mitre saw and jigsaw) and I got a kick back which scared the living daylights out of me.
I thought it was something I did wrong so thank you so much for explaining how it can happen. Subscribed.
That Sponser shout out actually just helped me out a lot. A little diy skin coat and dry wall tools and rust have been ruining my days. I didn’t even know there what’s a soak! I’m literally watching rest of this video after I go get some this instant.
Magnets to find drywall screws was a great trick! Definitely putting that one in the toolbelt.
such a simple but effective method
I really like using a stud finder. Especially since I can try it out on myself first and make sure it works. The kids still laugh but the old lady just rolls her eyes.
A small stack of rare earth magnets is like 4 dollars at Home Depot in the fastener section. I been using them for over 20 years.
They have a package of six 1/4 inch solid ones or a package of three 1/2 washer design.
I have found it easier to use the six as they are easier to pick off the wall when you are ready to move them.
@@Swiat34 ha ha, yeah, you can't call yourself a Dad until you've done that trick. And you can't continue to call yourself a Dad unless you do that trick.. Every time you hold a stud finder in your hand
Ed Moore Very true.
This is the perfect project. And with my 7th grade wood shop skills, I believe I can do it. Thank you!
Thank you for making these videos, they are simple & you always give great tips on safety. I had never picked up tools or worked with wood until I started watching your videos.
Glad to help!
this video was great! i like how you broke down each step and made it a really simple watch. keep the videos coming this is awesome
Hey thanks, i tried this design and it works great for me . very well explained and very little overages.
Just built this today. Simple , sturdy and well presented. Thanks
Thanks for your video and for some great tips. I wasn't aware that a garage floor sloped. After measuring with a level it indicated I needed to make the "downside" legs 3/4 inch longer. I was reluctant to have different lengths on the legs but when I tipped the unit up to put it in place the shelves were perfectly level. That was pretty cool, thanks!
Great effort. I use the orange tools too and appreciate the warranty. It is always best to support a cut as close to the cut as possible to prevent kick back. The big box stores will rip the sheets on a panel saw for free of 50 cents a cut which is great for a person who wants a perfect cut and lacks the confidence or experience to do it themselves, plus sheets cut into 16" strips fit into mini vans and cars easier. I wear ear as well as eye protection in the shop to preserve as much hearing as I can. For indoor use sheet rock screws are inexpensive and work well. Again, great video!
So Brad, I heard " I attached with some ME nails " Glad to see/hear they've returned. You said in the last video they'd return and so they did!!!! 👍👍
It's such an easy layup 😜
Just finished building these shelves for my shed. Easy build and super strong. Going to build some for my garage. Thanks!
Awesome, enjoy it!
Thank you for leaving the kickback in the video!
This looks simple enough. I'll be using the braces that other commenters suggested. But what I really came here to say is Wow in two decades of working on two houses, it never occurred to me that you could simply use a magnet to find screws and thus locate studs. Wish I'd known that sooner. Thanks
Let's update that to 120+ bucks with todays inflated prices! Great video!
One of the BEST (easiest to understand) garage shelving video on TH-cam!! Between this video & Johnny Brooke's overhead storage video mu gagarge won't know what hit it. Great video Brad💯💯💯. Dirty Jersey out!!
Thanks, dude!
Terrific video, thanks. I need to build new shelves for my garage. I'll certainly be following your instructions.
Thanks for the video Brad. Moving into a new home soon and this will come in handy!
Great video. I’m a beginner and need to make some shelves. Thanks for doing this! Very good instructions!
I try to double check the blade depth with the cuts. I had a lot of kickback when cutting up pallet wood due to different sizes. The blade adjustment really helped!
Built something like this with different plans I got maybe five years ago. Idk that they're cheaper to build than buy these days, but Boy do I love them. Want to say I spent around $50 a shelf. It's easily double, maybe triple that, today lol.
Nice job! Thanks for putting this together, very helpful.
I built 6 of these a few years ago. One thing I did was use some kind of rubberized paint for the last 3-4 inches of the legs to seal the wood for years from any kind of water damage.
The old shelves, shown at 2:18, were a superior design, because they had load-bearing 2x3 studs in between shelves, carrying all the weight and discharging it onto the floor. In the new design, the weight is carried by the screws. Under load, the old shelves would just compress the studs, with no damage. In the new shelves, when sufficient load is applied, the screws are going to split the wood and the shelves will collapse. You can improve the new design adding the missing 2x3 acting as load-bearing studs.
Carried by the screws and, did he screw into endgrain on the shelves as well? I really couldn’t stand watching the whole thing.
"Recovering engineer"... Hahaha... I know the feels.
Thanks for this cause I have been looking for shelving ideas for the garage and this hit every point...down to the SLOPE! this nobody ever talks about.
I built an almost identical set of shelves some 25 years ago. Now, I notice significant sag in the 2 X 4’s. If I had to do it again, I would add vertical supports in the center of each shelf.
There are so many useful tips within this! Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Great video Brad and nice shelves as well, thanks for showing some mistakes and correcting them as well, not alot of people do show their mistakes.
Take Care and Stay Safe,
Barry (ENG)
Good to hear from you, Barry!
Bear in mind that all of the weight is born on the screws that are attaching the legs to the shelves.
A strength improvement would be to either a) notch the legs at each shelf, so the weight is transferred to the meat of the legs, or b) affix some 1-by material in the same way the spacers were used.
This is a common mistake I've seen in a lot of DIY videos. The strength of the lumber is meaningless if the sheer point is the screws.
Good tip on the kick back!
Thanks, Harold. It's not a mistake but a math equation. Shear strength of #10 screws is around 120lbs per. I'm using 3 per corner. So yes, it's relying just on screws, but they will hold more than these shelves will ever see. Appreciate the ideas for strength improvement, those are both great ways to get even more capacity.
@@Fixthisbuildthat fair enough, but I think that means the shelves are probably over-built. The shelves and legs are probably considerably stronger than the screws that support them. The beefiness of the shelves would give a novice DIYer a false sense of overall strength.
Still a great idea for a simple project! Especially the curb leg.
@@NSFWHarold It's overkill, but overkill with easily available materials. Reducing the strength of the legs/shelves to match the strength of the screws would probably be more complex, and building it with direct wood on wood support is also adding complexity that is unnecessary and will cost a new DIYer a lot more time. There is nothing wrong with making a steel screw be the load bearing part of a design. Not everything has to be highly engineered. In fact, very few things do for DIY.
I don’t build anything but i find your videos so entertaining
Love to hear that!
These are great. Lots of organization to still do. I've built other shelves but these look more sturdy. And since I'll be building by myself... Looks easier to do. And thanks for the free plans. I'll be adding them to others that I've already purchased from you.
Thanks, Angie! You're always a great supporter!
Okay now I need to head out for more 2x4’s. Thanks
I recently got a StudBuddy to help locate studs as I was laying out a house full of base board moulding. That thing is great!
Made this exact shelf and turned out great! Thanks a lot
This is perfect for my situation, especially the curb at the wall. Thanks for posting this!
“Pro tip” with the circular saw- never fully support the material on both sides of a cut. The downward pressure of the saw will like cause it to bind. As well it’s never a bad idea to anticipate where a kick backed saw will travel and avoid putting your off hand there. Happy Building 10 fingered Friend’s!
Built this over the weekend. Simple and strong.
NICE! I've got a few days off this week and this is what I'll be doing with the time. THANKS BRAD!!!!
can't get simpler than that! ... love simplicity!
I have water drainage issues in my garage when we park our cars when it rains, so it would be a good idea to install adjustable feet to the legs of the shelf to keep the wood out of the moisture and to perfectly level the shelf to prevent things from rolling off the shelf and onto your cars.
Hi from the England /Scotland border. I really like your style. Very honest and not just showing when things went perfectly.
Thanks for the education. This was by far the easiest shelving project I've done. Thanks again.
I’ve built shelves like these and they are awesome. One suggestion is to run a 2x4 support in the center of the shelf down the entire length, rather than short supports going front to back. The theory is that will add more support against sagging along the full length, where short pieces will only combat sagging in the 16 inches front to back.
I like your idea. I would like to use it in my build but can you tell me how to build the shelf on the ends ? Do i build ends as he has done in this video, with a small front-to-back piece of 2x4 ? Appreciate the advice.
Thanks, Gerry from Raleigh, NC
Grear video. I hired two workers to make shelves in my garage about five years ago to hold and organize my husband's smoker and three grills and accessories. I only wish I had them find a solution for the problem areas -- the electrical boxes, the pipe, and the mound on the corner of the garage. Still, we can get both cars in and that was my priority. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Damn fine work, subscribed.
I love how it only cost 60 bucks to make this last year!
Assuming the cheapest 2x4s (southern yellow pine) and 1/4" OSB, it would cost $100 just for the wood where I'm at.
Yep, made basically this shelf recently and it cost $120
That is a good lesson about binding causing kickback. Clearly this could happen to anyone and it is worth keeping in mind. Good video!
Just subscribed on patron. Glad to have found another nice channel with some excellent skills, and projects for my own use at home as well thanks and keep it up!!
Welcome to the Builders Club, Daniel! 💪
Nice shelves Thxs
this was a great video, I learned a lot, thanks!
Nice simple build. Good clear instructions.
I built something like this a couple of years ago. I used 3/4 plywood for the shelving.
Personally not a fan of OSB for anything.
The set I did the two bottom shelves that were a full 8 foot in length. Then two more shelves that were 4 foot in the length on one end. That allowed me to put peg board on the wall above the open end.
The second shelf up I measured up from the floor where the end of it would be comfortable to use as a work table.
Felicitaciones una hemosa estantería útil y segura 👏👏
Plans worked out perfectly... thank you!
$10 OSB & $3 2x4's I miss you so much why did I ever take you for granted!
Loved the video. I want to make an L shaped mud kitchen in the corner of my garden and this has been slightly useful so thanks
Super cool. Love it. Redoing shelving in my garage at home.
dude when you said me nails my brain paused and then when you explained i just about spit from laughter, so silly. Good build thank you for the ideas.
Very nicely done Brad! Good thing that you've got the wife to help you lug things around the garage. Stay home & stay safe.............. 👍👍😉😉
Thanks, Steve. Stay well!
Great basic shelf design. I make mine in a similar way but make the 2x4 frame a little larger to inset the osb panels. I run my supports sideways instead of vertical to eliminate needing to fire up the table saw. I run an additional support on the ends to support the shelf.
Sounds like a good design!
Thank you for a great video. Will build mine soon!
I had the same problem with the stock Ridgid blade, went and got a 40T diablo blade from HD and no more kickback, plus a faster smoother cut
I want to commend you for showing the kick-back. Most would edit that out, bu8t the realistic, and responsible, thing to do would be to do what you did and leave it in. Great job.
This was a clean and simple install, needed in these expensive times!
that magnet trick is sweet! I have never seen that before.