New Rack

I just completed my rack today. I think it turned out pretty good. Thought I would share with you all.

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Got the idea from the DIY forum, it holds 18 32QT tubs.

Very nice! I wish I had those skills...

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Originally Posted by Slim

Very nice! I wish I had those skills...

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You could make one, I didn't have to cut anything. Bought the pieces pre-cut at Home Depot and just screwed it together.

Here is the thread. DIY Rack!

looks great! how much did it cost?

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Originally Posted by mykole99

looks great! how much did it cost?

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Like $125 for everything. It will hold 3 different size tubs also. 15, 32, and 74 QT.

Same rack I made. Very nice job!

Looks great!

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Originally Posted by MidSouthMorphs

You could make one, I didn't have to cut anything. Bought the pieces pre-cut at Home Depot and just screwed it together.

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Never under estimate my lack of mechanical skill...I screw up toenail clippers :rofl:

Nice! Thx 4 sharin!

Where did you get the tubs from? I've looked everywhere around here but the 28q is too small for the big girls and the 34q sterilites I can find have a bow in the center of each side where the handles are so I would have to try and shave them flat to use in a rack.

I got them at Target today. They are the Sterilite 1755 tubs. I think you can order them off their website also.

awsome job! what is the type of material/wood you used?

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Originally Posted by h&tmaster

awsome job! what is the type of material/wood you used?

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Its made out of melamine :)

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Its made out of melamine :)

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You are correct.

You did a great job. You will more than likely hate the design in about a year as I did mine. Over time the middle shelves will sag and bind on the totes when you try to slide them in. I basically ripped mine apart and made single stack racks with the melamine. Not trying to rain on anyones parade but melamine is great in small sections but without support anything over 2 feet will sag over time just from the weight alone. :(

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Originally Posted by mp27006

You did a great job. You will more than likely hate the design in about a year as I did mine. Over time the middle shelves will sag and bind on the totes when you try to slide them in. I basically ripped mine apart and made single stack racks with the melamine. Not trying to rain on anyones parade but melamine is great in small sections but without support anything over 2 feet will sag over time just from the weight alone. :(

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It looks like theres enough room to add spacers in between the tubs if it starts to sag. Though i could be wrong

I planned on adding spacers in a few days.

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Originally Posted by MidSouthMorphs

I planned on adding spacers in a few days.

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That would help. I got greedy with mine and used the full 4 foot width to fit the width of three 28qt tubs wide with no room for spacers between. The other thing that drove me crazy was the weight of the freakin thing. Im not discounting the job you did as it appears it came out great just mine caused me more grief than anything.

It was heavy, I only plan on using it for a year or so, then I will be building one out of PVC. I will scrap this one down and make a 41 QT rack.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

It looks like theres enough room to add spacers in between the tubs if it starts to sag. Though i could be wrong

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I have access so some 1/4 inch stainless steel plates that I can weld screw plates on to.

Great wood working skills :cool: