Need some help with rack measurements

I'm not good at DIY stuff, the last rack I made I was less than satisfied with because the shelves were spaced horribly and I had to run to get more wood because I kept messing up.

I need to make another, but this time, I'm determined to make it just the way I want it.

Anyway, guys I'll be using these tubs.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-...of-15/15442439

Sterilite 12-Qt Storage Box White:
Set of 15 bases and 15 lids
12-Qt capacity per box
Made of heavy-duty plastic
Snap-on lids
Each box measures: 16.5"L x 11.5"W x 6.25"H
Clear base
Lid color: White

I want to make it so I don't need to use the lids, I can just slide it freely and have easy access. So there would only be a small space to allow it to slide, but not too big so the snake can't escape.

I'm also adding some privacy siding, and I don't want a lot of space for the tubs to slide left and right

I'm thinking of something like this

http://puu.sh/HPYE

I'm going to build it out of melamine, but I'm not sure if I should use a different material for siding and back.

I think I'll have Home Depot or Lowes pre-cut my wood so I can just assemble it, but I'm not sure what sized wood I should buy, and what the measurements of the cuts should be.

Also, I'm thinking of adding handles to the front of the tubs (mainly for a pretty effect), what should I use for those?

If you need more info, just ask.

I would do 17"l x 24"w x 49"h. That would do 2 bins wide and about 7 high so 14 total. When you're building it use use 2 CDs thick for the gap. You would need 16 CDs, 2 for each corner of the tubs.

To do the math correctly you need the thickness of the melamine. 17" for the length would be too short and your tubs would be either hanging off the edge a little or very close to it. Assuming the melamine is 1/2" thick. I would go 18" x 25 1/2" x 28" (accounting for a 1/8" gap on each level.)

Edit I just reread that an wasn't clear on how many levels you were looking to do. I was just going by the picture you made.

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Originally Posted by DavidMundy

To do the math correctly you need the thickness of the melamine. 17" for the length would be too short and your tubs would be either hanging off the edge a little or very close to it. Assuming the melamine is 1/2" thick. I would go 18" x 25 1/2" x 28" (accounting for a 1/8" gap on each level.)

Edit I just reread that an wasn't clear on how many levels you were looking to do. I was just going by the picture you made.

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yep 1/2", unless you guys have something better in mind
and the same as the picture 8 sections with levels

can anyone back these measurements up so I can be certain? :D

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Originally Posted by Navy

yep 1/2", unless you guys have something better in mind
and the same as the picture 8 sections with levels

can anyone back these measurements up so I can be certain? :D

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If you want 8 levels high it will be different. I only accounted for 4 levels high x 2 wide. Which my math is 100% correct. I am a carpenter so its my job to be able to design an build stuff like this. If you want to add more levels to my math you would need to at 6 7/8" for every level.

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Originally Posted by DavidMundy

If you want 8 levels high it will be different. I only accounted for 4 levels high x 2 wide. Which my math is 100% correct. I am a carpenter so its my job to be able to design an build stuff like this. If you want to add more levels to my math you would need to at 6 7/8" for every level.

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My 4 key sticks :(

4 levels*

but thank you