Simple 12 Shelf Rack

[RichsBallPythons]

In the mist of building this. figured i show off the design for anyone looking for a easy DIY rack. im making first 6 shelf's 41qts and the top 6 for 27,16,6 qt tubs.

6-2x4 at 6ft each
12 shelves- 18x36 cut from 3 4'x8' sheets
cost me $93

[Jyson]

Cool design! At that price its definitely a money saver imo.

Thanks for sharing!

[RichsBallPythons]

it sure is. i still gotta figure out how much flexwatt i need for each shelf.

forgot to say that you can also put some wheels on bottom of each 2x4 for easier mobility. itll help raise the rack up another 5 or so inches.

[Lucas339]

good looking design. but is the room heated? there is alot of open space around it.

[RichsBallPythons]

Kind redundant question to ask is the room heated. OF course it is, its 84oF in room

[RichsBallPythons]

heres a top view to give better view on how it goes.

[Lucas339]

Kind redundant question to ask is the room heated. OF course it is, its 84oF in room

just making sure. in your first post you didn't say anything about that.

[nixer]

id be worried about it wobbling with no bracing and just being screwed on the end like that without a back

[RichsBallPythons]

I may put another 6footer down middle of the back if it seems wobbly. once its all up and running ill post final pictures.

if you lay flat on ground it shouldnt wobble unless you use wheels, then a back piece will need to be on

[Argentra]

Add the back 2x4. My rack is about the same length and width, and shorter, and it needed the 2x4 in the center back to keep things stable. Also, I found that leaving it open on all sides like that was more of a hindrance to temps, so I placed 1/8" hardboard between the 2x4s.

Nice plans. Hope they work out well for ya!