Easy, cheap and quick storage solution. If you’ve got the right tools you can get this project done in a day. Perfect build for the enthusiastic DIYer.
@@lousworkshop Very nice work! I had one in the corner of my garage from the previous owner. The home is less than 15 years old and the center definitely needed support. I'm usure when it was originally assembled, but I tore it down as it didn't match my needs. On a side note, I feel like my phone is listening as I told my wife just last night the pantry shelves were leaning. They are constructed the same way.
I like using “Tapcon” screws for securing to masonry walls. A bit faster to install without drilling. I like your corner design and may use it for shelves in my shed. I will support the inside corner because I plan to store a lot of heavier items like tools and bulk food bins. Cheers!
I made something similar to maximize useable storage space by drilling thru the edges of the shelves every 4’ or so and installing 3/8” threaded rod up into cross beams in the roof/ceiling. Sturdy, will not droop, and eats up very little shelf space.
As a finish carpenter this makes me so happy and gour using all the right tools and jigs with proper execution! Hats off to u! Much respect have a great day n keep building ✊🏽
Looks great! I would consider swapping those fluorescent lights out for LEDs since you're storing stuff on that top shelf right next to them. I know I would accidentally break one at some point.
So far so good! I don’t keep anything to heavy in that area but you’d be surprised just how strong it is. But if it does start to sag then I’ll put in a support. 😃👍
The strength really comes from the design of the shelving not the screws. Using the pocket hole system makes for a nice tidy and easy construction (especially when you’re on your own) 🙌🏻👍🔨
Hi 👋, I drilled the hole first then inserted the fixing. They’re called ‘ hammer fixings’ in the UK. They’re a combination of a nylon plug and a hardened drive screw specially designed to fix battens to masonry 😃👍🛠
@@lousworkshop ok thanks I'm in the UK as well. Found them at Screwfix. How far apart do they need to be? Would I need vertical supports at regular intervals?
I used ‘stud timber’ for the frame and OSB board for the tops and it cost about £75. It would have been a lot cheaper if the price of timber hadn’t sky rocketed! 😩
For me the aesthetics weren’t important and for the most part I can’t see the holes. I used pocket holes for this project as it just made putting it together much easier as I was on my own.
Thank you for this comment. I was all set to build a bottom level just inches off the floor, when I realized you were right, and I didn't need to do that. Thanks again.
