Building Large Storage Shelves

Materials and cost to build shelves.

Building large storage shelves.

These floating wall shelves are perfect. Nails to build ladder frames. We assembled all six brackets using standard 2 1 2 inch screws and our impact driver. First you will assemble the legs of your shelves the 49 inch boards.

We used a speed square to mark the 45 degree angles on each end of the 12 inch bracket cross member. How to build garage storage shelves on the cheap mark 45 degrees. These shelves are handsome easy to build and inexpensive. Materials needed for storage shelves 14 2 x 4 boards 8 feet 2 sheets of oriented strand board osb 1 lb box of 3 screws 2 1 2 pocket hole screws optional kreg jig optional check out my post on how to use a kreg jig to help you decide which one is right for you.

By using 2 x 4s and screws along with pre cut osb 2 x 8 sheets i built very strong and functional shelves that look nice too. To start the project in your own storage shed you ll need a level a circular saw or miter a drill clamps pocket hole screws two and a half inches two sheets of osb wood and 14 2x4s that are 8 feet each. Attach one of the 18 inch pieces between two of the 49 inch boards and screw it into place using the wood screws. Begin building the base of the cabinets on the ground by laying out two 8 foot 2x4 boards on the floor.

They appear to float on the wall no clunky hardware or brackets. 1 1 4 screws to secure osb shelves in place 5 94 x 1 box 5 94. Square clamps drill miter. After threading the boards for the shelves through the frame secure the project to the.

Built from 2x4s the frame and shelf supports come together easily with self tapping screws and wood glue. Then attach another 18 inch piece to the other end and screw it into place. 2 x3 x8 pine dimensional lumber 1 38 x 15ea. Get ready to gain all the storage potential whether you want floating shelves rope shelves or a frame shelves you ll find something you love to diy on this list.

Use a stud finder to locate studs on the wall where the back of the cabinet will go. 5 8 osb 4 8 sheets 5 94 x 3ea. How to build oversized garage storage cabinets determine cabinet location. And they re strong even though they have no visible supports.