Custom storage unit advice

[wizardai]

Hello everyone, I've seen some pretty impressive garage builds on here and they've inspired me to finally start building something for my storage space!

I have a 10 x 8 x 9 and would like to build a rack space on 2 sides to store boxes/bins and other various items. I have a few drawings with ideas. I think image 5 is what I want to go with. Does it look like that sort of structure would work well?

Let me know what you think, thanks!

Image 1 http://bayimg.com/CaebjAADE

Image 2 http://bayimg.com/cAEBkaAde

Image 3 http://bayimg.com/CaEBlAAde

Image 4 http://bayimg.com/CAebmaadE

Image 5 http://bayimg.com/cAeBOaadE

I plan on securing the 2 parts together with some braces to give it additional stability during an earthquake. I'm thinking of just plain old plywood for the shelves. And there are 2 lights on the right structure to give me much needed light in there.

 

[wizardai]

so no opinions?

 

[akdiesel]

It looks that would give you what you are looking for, but for the two areas that are open to allow for larger bin storage it looks like the 2x4 or 2x6 construction you will be doing needs to be supported better. If you need to have those two open spots for larger items then I would suggest turning the 2x4 so that it gives more of a beam support. And if it is a 2x4 I would also suggest 2x6 in those spacific areas. You can notch the ends so they are flush with the rest of the platform.

 

[wizardai]

Thanks for the reply. That's a good idea, to notch them. My buddy said the same thing (to use 2x4/2x6 instead. I tell my significant other that wood is better than the steel racks I have ATM because the racks can fall over in an earthquake and they can't take advantage of all the space.

But the wood racks can secure themselves against each other and use the entire depth from the door to the wall. So Hopefully I'll get started on this soon and get to organizing!

I'm not sure how to secure the wood yet... I would like to some day be able to take these apart and take them to my own garage. Otherwise, I'll have to destroy them since I won't be able to leave them behind for the next people who get the unit.

Any suggestions on that?

Thanks again!!

 

[Txchevy18]

Not sure on your area but, it maybe more cost effective and much quicker to pick up a set of used pallet rack components and modify them to your needs. Engineered for a load most likely much higher than you will ever need and easily removable to be re tasked or sold again. With the slow economy many businesses are going belly up so locating what you need shouldn't be too hard.

Good luck

 

[Kevin54]

Thanks for the reply. That's a good idea, to notch them. My buddy said the same thing (to use 2x4/2x6 instead. I tell my significant other that wood is better than the steel racks I have ATM because the racks can fall over in an earthquake and they can't take advantage of all the space.

But the wood racks can secure themselves against each other and use the entire depth from the door to the wall. So Hopefully I'll get started on this soon and get to organizing!

I'm not sure how to secure the wood yet... I would like to some day be able to take these apart and take them to my own garage. Otherwise, I'll have to destroy them since I won't be able to leave them behind for the next people who get the unit.

Any suggestions on that?

Thanks again!!

Pre-drill and a box of deck screws. Not drywall screws