How to Build Sturdy Shelving Systems
Everyone would like to have some nice sturdy shelving in his or her garage or basement. Places to put those things that are in the way all the time or that you seldom ever use. These can be paint cans, tools, extra clothing or used appliances. You can build these shelves yourself and save a lot of money.
Items Needed:
- Hammer
- Nails (10 or 12D)
- Measuring tape
- Four boards (2-inches by 4-inches) 6-feet long
- Three Boards (1-inch by 12-inches) 4-feet long
- Six boards (2-inches by 4-inches) 4-feet long
- Take two of the 4-foot long two-by-four boards and place them on the floor running parallel to one another. The four-inch face should be flat on the floor.
- Place the 4-foot two-by-fours on top four of the 6-foot two-by-fours and position them like the rungs of a ladder. Put the ends of the 4-foot boards even with the outer edges of the 6-foot boards and space them roughly at two feet intervals from one end of the 6-foot boards. At every overlap put two or three of your nails in the boards securing them together.
- Use the remaining lumber to repeat this process for the other side of the shelving unit.
- Stand the two pieces up and put them into a parallel position. The 4-foot crosspieces should be to the inside facing each other. Slide the 4-foot one-by-12 inch boards across the cross members so they rest on top of the edges of the 4-foot two-by-fours. When you have them correctly placed nail them into the cross members. Use at least two nails per end on each board.