New DIY 28 QT rack! Super Easy and cheap.

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!

http://i52.tinypic.com/wbw18l.jpg

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

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

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Originally Posted by bishop40k

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

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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.

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!

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

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Originally Posted by LGray23

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

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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

http://i53.tinypic.com/vhstc8.png

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.

Very nice job!! Thanks for posting the info! :)