not a handyman

[photoman100169]

ok so here is my problem. I'm NOT a handyman at all. I am wanting to build a rack that holds 4 to 6 tubs. I don't have the tools to cut the pieces myself so I am going to have them make the cuts at homedepot. but everytime i get down there thinking I know what i want or need I second guess myself and walk out.

I am using 32qt tubs that measure 24" long x 17" wide x about 6" tall(but will change to any tub that I can get at wal-mart or target if needbe). Is there anyway to make this using maybe 1 sheet of melamine or am i just hoping and dreaming?

Any help for those of you that are handy.

[wilomn]

This cutlist should work but be sure to double check all my math. I'd hate to have you mess something up because I added wrong and I am not always the best with numbers.

You need:

7 pieces 24 1/2 X 17 1/2 or 24.5 X 17.5 inches in both cases

2 side pieces 24 1/2 X 40 1/4 or 24.5 X 40.25 inches

and if you want a back

1 back piece 17 1/2 X 40 1/4 or 17.5 X 40.25

You'll need two sheets

[photoman100169]

ok, let me see if I got this right. that was for 6 tubs. Lets say I just did a small 3 tub rack for now, I would need:

4- 24.5 x 17.5 pieces
2- 24.5 x 21 pieces

that is saying that I am using 3/4" melamine

or am I just completely off

[wilomn]

DOH!!!

I was measuring for 1/2 inch melamine. For such a small rack I don't think you need 3/4. Of course, it's your rack so do as you see fit but adjust all the measurements.

Once you've done it a couple of times it's not difficult at all.

[photoman100169]

no, no. I was just using 3/4" as an example for myself. If all I need is 1/2" which is probably cheaper, then that is what I am going with..lol. I just want to start with a small one and as cheap as I can just in case I completely screw up and have to start over.

[photoman100169]

so with the 1/2" instead of the 21" it would be a 24.5 x 20 for the sides?

[Kaorte]

What I find works best is to do a little sketch of what you want it to look like, write all the dimensions on the drawing, and then add it up. I am really bad at doing math. I always need a visual aid.

Or if you are like me and have a gazillion architect scales laying around, you could do a scale drawing.

Might also want to think about putting a back on it, unless you are using back heat.

[photoman100169]

What I find works best is to do a little sketch of what you want it to look like, write all the dimensions on the drawing, and then add it up. I am really bad at doing math. I always need a visual aid.

Or if you are like me and have a gazillion architect scales laying around, you could do a scale drawing.

Might also want to think about putting a back on it, unless you are using back heat.

Lol, I am actually sitting here with a notebook and pencil in my lap. I just want to get some input before I start buying and cutting

[Kaorte]

Yep, I know how it is. I think I made like 20 different plans with different dimentions and all that jazz. I had been working on ideas for months and finally just went for it. I was so proud of myself when I finished!!

[photoman100169]

Yep, I know how it is. I think I made like 20 different plans with different dimentions and all that jazz. I had been working on ideas for months and finally just went for it. I was so proud of myself when I finished!!

thats what I'm hoping for. I went to home depot this morning thinking I knew exactly what i was going in there for the walked out with my head down..Lmao..