Wall mounted folding chair rack

[Brent H]

Hello everyone, just joined, The Garage Journal looks like a really great spot! Look forward to learning a lot from everyone.

Does anyone have any suggestions on hanging folding chairs onto a wall. I'm trying to organize my storage space and getting these chairs off the ground to free up space! Searching around, my best solution has been this

http://www.gemplers.com/product/HR13/Long-handled-Tool-Rack-Heavy-duty-20

The hanger arms have to be longer than 12" so I can fit at least 5 chairs per rack (have around 20 chairs) and I can't use anything with an angle brace because the folding chairs won't fit past the angle.

Due to the daily use of the rack, I was going to anchor a strip of ply to the drywall and then mount the hangers.

Any suggestions, ideas? Thanks!

 

[Wingnut65]

Welcome to GJ, Brent.

I have done something similar to this using plumbing pipes and fittings. I have a base plate attached to the wall with 4 tap-cons. From that pipes stick straight out and screwed in tight. I actually have a 90 degree elbow and a 2" riser with cap to keep stuff from falling off. Since you don't have much space in the chairs, you could either use just an elbow or just a cap.
Good Luck with your project.

 

[LEVE]

I was wondering why you wouldn't angle the brackets up, a bit so the chairs would naturally slide toward the wall. This could be accomplished by securing the top of the mounting plywood to the wall, and slipping a 1" strip of material on the bottom of the plywood to angle it upwards.

 

[rodnok1]

Having hung up thousands of folding chairs, I would definitely angle the pipes towards the wall. Just round over the ends of the cut pipe. A pipe cap or an elbow at the ends makes it **** to get them on and off as often as you will be doing it. It would be easier to angle a piece of wood to the desired degree if you don't have a welder and want all bolt together.
I don't know how high you plan on mounting it, with just 20 it'll be easy, but if the wifey or short people help keep them lower.

 

[Brent H]

Thanks for the great ideas! I am definitely going to try the plumbing pipes and angle idea. Plus I always like the option of making it yourself.

Next stop... the hardware store! I look forward to seeing more great stuff from everyone on the forum.

Thanks again,
Brent

 

[m.james]

I cut mine out of wood making grooves for easy placement.

 

[sonett43]

I went to lowe's and got these

http://www.lowes.com/pd_302674-923-STFTH3P_4294855555_4294933768_?productId=3031740&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_Garage%2BAccessories_4294855555_4294933768_%3FNs%3Dp_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1%26page%3D2

I get 6 chairs on each, low profile, easy to hang, easy to use.

 

[boiler7904]

I've got several of the 12" versions that the OP linked to in my garage. They do have a slight slope toward the wall assuming you install them right side up. They work great for the stuff I hang from them like shovels, brooms, hedge trimmer, etc.