New DIY 28 QT rack! Super Easy and cheap.

[RideRed12]

Just thought I would share my two new racks I built over the last couple of weeks. Each only took me about 2 hours a piece to make. I will price everything up and list it as soon as I can! Each rack was easily under 140 with tubs. Not too shabby if I do say so myself. I will also make a dIY as soon as I can. Thanks!

[bishop40k]

Nice racks, but stupid question, why do you have heattape sticking out of the top of the racks?

[Skittles1101]

Looks like it's back heat, the flexwatt is attached the the back of the rack

[RideRed12]

Nice racks, but stupid question, why do you have heattape sticking out of the top of the racks?

First of all, Thanks! I put a good amount of time into designing these for the most efficiency. Second, being they are back heat, I had to have the tape come past the top shelf at least a little bit so I know its evenly heated. Also, just in case I need to put a small tub on top for a smaller ball. Such as the tub on the right.

[RideRed12]

Also, here is the price list. If anyone can tell me how I can get this onto my original post, that would be great.

1- 49" x 97" Sheet White Melamine from Menards 23.99, on sale. Orig price 29.99 ----
1- 44" Strip Of Flexwatt Heat Tape----------20.00 Wired
1- Box of black Drywall Screws 2 or 3 bucks
6- 28 QT Sterilite containers 5.97 Each

Grand Total= 82.81 Per Rack. Add 25 for a Hydro-farm Thermostat and your set!

Let me know if anyone wants exact measurments and or details!

[Skittles1101]

Can you post the measurements please? Looks like an easy and fun project

[RideRed12]

Can you post the measurements please? Looks like an easy and fun project

Yes I certainly can.

Alright, I started with the huge sheet measured out so all but one inch on the side wasnt wasted.

The list:
6 Shelves all Cut to 17"x24"
2 Sides cut to 24"x46"
1 Back panel if you choose, 18 1/2"x 49" or 46" I choose 49 for back heat.

Now if you do choose to do the back panel you will have to buy an extra sheet of melamine. Also, I forgot to add that I was 1 shelf short with that plan, so you can use the room for storage or use a second sheet of melamine to make one more shelf and a back.

The way I measured it all out was just like this



Tools used

Circular Saw
Cordless Drill
T Square
Metal Yardstick
Several Pencils
Chairs for saw horses
My roomate

I think thats about it! If I missed anything let me know.

[SnyderSnakes]

Very nice job!! Thanks for posting the info!