Storage between studs: EZstudrack

[evofxdwg]

Im surprised no one has posted about this stuff: EZStudRack for mounting shelves between studs of an unfinished garage wall, and sticking out if desired.

What are the downsides for use of this stuff? Anybody using it? Any alternatives out there that address #2?
I can only think of these:
1. Freezing of liquids in an uninsulated garage (not much of a concern for me in middle GA).
2. It only seems to come in nominal 1ft long lengths. I would prefer 3ft or 6ft.
3. It would require more wall area to store the same stuff as a deeper free-standing shelf.

It would be shallow shelving but I might consider this a good thing so stuff doesn't get lost behind.

I am thinking of using this to replace free standing shelves along the side of vehicle area and in a high bay where an RV would be parked to allow plenty of space for entry/exit, accessing the sides for cleaning, etc.

 

[KYToolz]

Interesting. I haven’t seen these before. They look like they would be great for people with really narrow garages who don’t have a lot of room between their vehicle and the wall, assuming that they have exposed studs.

 

[yatg]

seems expensive,
plastic shelf brackets may get brittle and break - won't know that for several years
and if there's no shelf, the support fins still stick into the stud cavity and reduce the usable space

maybe pilaster strips

https://www.amazon.com/Yaocom-Pilaster-Adjustable-Standard-Organization/dp/B0CXQ11BZX/?tag=atomicindus08-20

use a bracket with a hole in it so you can put a screw into the bottom of the shelf to secure it

https://www.amazon.com/Kyuionty-Pilaster-Adjustable-Stainless-Shelving/dp/B0BQM9VH27/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[The Cobbler]

depending on cost, I could do ( and have done) the same with scrap wood .

 

[kbuhagiar]

depending on cost, I could do ( and have done) the same with scrap wood .

This is exactly what I did in my first garage, when I didn't have the time or money to finish the walls.

My Dad would bring me wooden pallets from work which I would de-construct and cut the lumber to size. I was able to create an unreal amount of storage that way. I even re-used some of the nails from the pallets, lol.

 

[PCustoms]

Seems like an overpriced solution for a "handy" person.

OP comes across as very spammy too with this being their 3rd ever post...

 

[The Cobbler]

depending on cost, I could do ( and have done) the same with scrap wood .

and in fact I am working on a project at the volunteer warehouse to put shelves between studs in a storage room using scraps of wood .

 

[CraigStu]

I don't know about the cost but I like the idea. I have 2 self units about 2ft wide and 6ft tall w/ 3 vertical dividers that have a ton of 1/4" holes in them. They use those little pins in the 1/4" holes to hold up the small shelfs. I keep my spray paints and some quart stain and varnish cans on them. It is really nice to be able to move the shelfs to accommodate various size cans. These would allow the same thing.

 

[Prospecter]

It's always a question of time vs. money. Good solution is your time is more precious than your money. I've typically made my own, mostly because it had the added benefit using up wood so I no longer needed to store it. I did learn the hard way to make sure that stored items do not hang over the shelves so they do not get knocked off while passing by. Pallet boards would probably work very well with the EZ stud rack.

 

[ATC]

Nah, I’ll just use a scrap piece of 2x6, 8, or 10 like I already do

 

[Shiftless]

OP comes across as very spammy too with this being their 3rd ever post..

That was the first thing I thought of while I was reading his post. The guy joined GJ fourteen years ago and this is his 3rd post.

I question whether his claim of 45 pounds weight capacity for an 8 inch deep shelf supported on a 2x4 vertical by 3 inch wide slotted plastic supports is realistic. Look at the pics.

Like most guys here I bet, I built garage shelving myself.
Anybody who buys into that system still has to go to the big box store, buy wood, have a saw and a place to work to cut the 1x4 or 1x6 or 1x8 pieces to fit the spaces.

edit: I suppose if somebody’s stud spacing was uniform, they could get the guy at Home Depot to cut a few boards to 14 inches or whatever.

 

[rlitman]

depending on cost, I could do ( and have done) the same with scrap wood .

The way I see it, if I'm paying for a turn-key solution, then I get the cost, but in this case, if I'm already cutting out shelves to fit, why would I stop before making some wooden brackets to match? Is it just about the modularity? Who moves shelves that often?

 

[ATC]

The way I see it, if I'm paying for a turn-key solution, then I get the cost, but in this case, if I'm already cutting out shelves to fit, why would I stop before making some wooden brackets to match? Is it just about the modularity? Who moves shelves that often?

At first I was thinking this product would be for the suburban homeowner to just wanted to keep up with the Jones's with money to burn, and show off to his neighbors.....but then I got to thinking....all of their garages are drywalled anyways.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Immediately reminded me of the below pictures I saved from here on GJ years ago. NO, I don't remember whose garages these were - anyone know?
What appeals to me is the organized appearance and because they're shallow it's basically impossible to stack
"****-in-front-of-****" and lose track of stuff. Uses a lot of space for fasteners but is easily THE way to see them all when you need to.

 

[carlaisle]

Seems like pocket hole screws in the shelving material of your choice would work just as well, take no more time, cost less, and be infinitely configurable.