Overhead shelf above work bench

[fairlaniac]

I'm thinking of building a shelf above my work bench. I was thinking 36" deep x 10' lg. Building it of 2x4 frame with plywood. It would fasten in on the back length of 10' and off to the left in a corner the 36" would be fastened to the side wall. This would leave the right corner away from the wall needing support. I don't want to run a column from the floor up. What is the best way to support? The garage is a pole building so the overhead point to tie into is the bottom of a truss. I want to store car doors, fenders, etc... and have about 500 lbs. capacity. I'm not a wood or construction type person. I do ok with my stuff but need some ideas.

Thanks,

 

[onthefence777]

I'm thinking of building a shelf above my work bench. I was thinking 36" deep x 10' lg. Building it of 2x4 frame with plywood. It would fasten in on the back length of 10' and off to the left in a corner the 36" would be fastened to the side wall. This would leave the right corner away from the wall needing support. I don't want to run a column from the floor up. What is the best way to support? The garage is a pole building so the overhead point to tie into is the bottom of a truss. I want to store car doors, fenders, etc... and have about 500 lbs. capacity. I'm not a wood or construction type person. I do ok with my stuff but need some ideas.

Thanks,

I'm no engineer but seriously doubt you will need columns to the floor for 500lbs spread across the whole shelf. Know those little triangle brackets they sell at home depot in those little shelf kits? Just get some decent thickeness 4" wide metal plate at the length required and cut to appropriate lengths, some steel rod...oh say 3/8" maybe? weld into triangle, bolt to wall and to 2x4 framing, and call it good. Oh and bolt the 2x4 framing to the wall too. Over redneck engineer as desired.

*not to be construed as official advice, engineering in any shape or form* shrug

 

[Elginz]

Use a chain from the truss?

 

[Thumper68]

I would either use a chain from the truss or at an angle from a post.

Include a turnbuckle if needed to get the right length.

 

[matt_i]

3/8" threaded rod. Supremely adjustable for level until you decide to cut it off.