Timber storage

The slate is blank no more! Progress has been slow, but things are shaping up. As every little piece falls into place, the shop takes one small step towards finally being functional again. Small steps, but noticeable. Yes. Here's what I accomplished last weekend - Clamp-O-Rama! For the first time ever, my clamps (of which you can never have too many) are actually making me happy. They used to be a jumbled mess that made me crazy if I even looked at them, but no more. The clamps on the lower…

I have been saving my money for three things because of all of the wood that I have been acquiring over the past couple of weeks and more is coming. I have...

Lumber storage.:

Lumber Storage | Ana White

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Sturdy, Simple Lumber Rack By Tony O'Malley Drawing by Jim Richey

Here's what has been absorbing any free time I've had for the last two weeks: It's the long overdue, long planned, new shop wood rack - and it is finally done! Wahoo! The posts are three 2x6s laminated together with glue and screws. The arms are 2x4s, set in mortises created by missing sections of the center post lamination: I debated using 2x6s as arms, but decided I'd try the 2x4 arms first. If there are any problems, I can make 2x6 arms with a cut down tenon to fit the mortise and a…

If you work in a shop with limited floor space, this overhead lumber rack can be a lifesaver. Inexpensive and quick to assemble, this easy project helps you make the most of your space.

Getting extra stock and scrap off the ground and against the shop wall.

Sunstealer73's Project

One can never have enough lumber for projects, even if you don't know what is coming up, and of course so I needed a place to store it out of the weather. The shop is full and this looked like the perfect place, I just added onto our fire wood shed. I can access the lumber from the front door but when required, the sides come off with just 4 screws to get some of the shorter pieces at the back, which are back there to even out the load.

This SketchUp file can be found on my Plans & Designs page. Since I work on most of my projects in the garage, I am always fighting for more space. I always stacked my wood up against the wall and when I needed some sort of sheet goods, it always seemed to be in the back. After seei