Building a big garage shelf

Construction of a large wooden freestanding shelf, suitable for a garage.
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[@matthiaswandel]

Building a big shelf. Partly recycled lumber, just brad nailed together. Quick, simple and cheap.

[@EdgarHilton]

Nice but.... Don't you want to put some diagonals? At least one or two wires for strength. I broke out onto a sweat when I saw you climb onto your shelves...

[@CameronLienhart]

Edgar Hilton It's fine. There is more than enough lumber, glue, and nails to keep that shelf stable.

[@EdgarHilton]

***** stable yes. Sturdy I'm not so sure. Obviously it depends on the type of usage, but as a mechanical engineer, a transverse load (for example pulling out heavy lumber from a higher shelf) when the shelves are fully loaded makes me a bit squeamish. Two guide wires at 45 degree angles from corner to corner would make this perfect in my mind.

[@aserta]

Edgar Hilton The weight is transferred down not sideways. Also this is just for storage. It's not like he's gonna have tea up there every morning you know.

[@EdgarHilton]

aserta yes but what about tacos? All good woodworker needs a nice quiet corner to eat tacos.

[@HiHello-pl4tj]

Last night I was trying to make a table and ended up accidentally building one of these. I'm very happy with it though.

[@aIIan_p]

I'm more than a little disappointed by the fact that your ladder is made of... *gasp* ...aluminum.

[@boobye6305]

+Allan Greendale Aluminium

[@itguy6547]

Great shelf build! Whenever I build something it ends up being overbuilt and way too heavy. However, seeing you build the shelf this way helped to finally convince me to not overbuild my shelf like I usually do.

[@fpvFlyingMonkey]

I like how I can sit here sipping on coffee watching someone else work... and no one is trying to yell at me or make me feel guilty :) Well, guess I'd better get in the shop!

[@carpinthero]

I Love the fan pointing at the heater... :)

[@Woodentoolcompany2]

Nice shop space Matthias. Looks like you could add a second floor for storage

[@boldger13]

I agree.

[@Nouruth]

Or just add few horizontal beams and have a 2x4 plank storage there

[@matthiasburger2315]

Very good idea! The construction of a platform in the rear part would be a great project. Or a gallery along three sides with hammocks in between for relaxing and thinking... A sign of the great influence of Matthias Wandel: the whole green-wooden-woodworking-machines-community is devotedly planning the furnishing of his garage.

[@bellevuesnekkeri]

Are you moving out of your basement, and into a new shop?

[@christianbuzio9468]

Hi Mathias I am from Italy and very curious about how much does it cost to rent a place like yours. Here I spent for an year of rent € 12.000 that are more or less 14/15.000 dollars. I have tried to make some of the projects you and other guys share on internet but in Italy wood is so expensive that it would cost less buying a new one furniture! 20 mm osb costs for evry mtrsquare 18 dollars for low quality, 22 to 25 dollars the best quality! In italy do woodwork is very expensive. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us poor wannabe woodworkers ;-) Actualy I wood be an AmericanWannaBeWoodworker, at least I would have money enough to try to become a better one. Sorry for funny english Chris, Milano, Italy

[@SteveCarmichael]

Any taller and you would have needed to put a step ladder on top of your ladder to get up there. lol

[@albertlagerman]

or.... a scaffold

[@CodeFoxAus]

Does anyone remember these fantastic tools we used to have back in the old days ... hammers? Where's the blood and swearing that would usually go into a project like this?

[@NiccoHel]

Shit!

[@ethan19quaife]

In the past and for good reason. Jokes aside i actually really enjoy hammering nails

[@DonDomel]

ehhh dream garage ...

[@hotrodmobile]

I would add a couple of diagonal struts for stability under big load.

[@richb313]

There is a design problem. The horizontal braces that support the shelves either need to be screwed in place or supported in some other fashion. The shear strength of that glue joint and brads will fail, it is only a matter of time. Give yourself some peace of mind and either screw or through bolt those braces.

[@wyssmaster]

The joint is face grain to face grain, which is stronger than the wood itself.

[@jimlee540]

Did you move into a bigger shop? Looks hard to heat such a space in ON?

[@sidgar1]

Plus, the corrugated metal walls won't keep in any heat but just radiate it away. Still, jealous of that workspace!

[@sampsani]

is it even safe to use a woodstove in there just because the sawdust in the air is really flammable and theres so much to burn all the machines and lumber

[@1998CBR600]

Are you concerned about lateral forces on it ? What size brad nails did you use ? 18 ga ?

[@rikkiesix]

Damm you have a big space there Enjoy those shelves :-) Greetings from Belgium Erik

[@sharedinventions]

Please add a diagonal piece to prevent an unfortunate collapsion.

[@bogsdolics]

Hi M I knew you were going to stand on the top , the safety police will not be please like the fast nailer , but fast hammering still the best although have you izzys fast axeing a joy to behold, G

[@SamMaghsoodloo]

Would you need a cross-brace in the back to keep it from sheering?

[@tokke4]

Protect your ears!!! One day it will be to late mattias. No way back than. I know what i'm talking about. You are smart enough to understand I think.

[@etcete]

You can build a second floor there!

[@mgafMUAT]

What place is that? Seen twice a row; is it a new workshop you're working on or what?

[@bmetal2]

No movie, TV series, music videos etc... the best thing to watch in the entire universe is Matthias Wandel. WIsh he produced a video once a day...

[@freewoodencrosses]

I have never seen you use a chop saw?. Do you have one?, just curious. You don't mention the length of the boards . It looks like the 2X4s are 8 ft and the garage must be 16 ft high... WOW great garage. BTW . Did you cut the scraps with your sawmill?

[@HostileHST]

Matthias, have you seen murmelwelt's marble machine? If you haven't, I think you'd really get a kick out of it. Might want to turn the sound down if that kind of music isn't your thing, but still worth taking a look.

[@all2clear578]

Is this a new workshop your building? If so I look forward to future videos. Keep up the excellent work and effort, much appreciated.

[@thesergeant3524]

your ceiling height has quadrupled from your basement shop!

[@JonnyDIY]

Great Vids and Website. I came across your website today trying to figure different ways of building wooden drawer slides for a nightstand table Im working on... Thanks for the great info and videos.

[@kostiantyn.hermash]

Коли ви забиваете цвяхи з двох сторін бруса, чи не можуть цвяхи потрапити один на одного?

[@DickHomebrews]

So, I'm gonna take a leap into the dark and say business is going good? Hence the move to a new shop?

[@guerd87]

I always wondered when you would buy an air Nail Gun! But now I kind of miss your speed hammering skills ;)

[@matthiaswandel]

I had that nail gun for a while (used it in a video two years ago). But I found it in a dumpster, so no, I did not buy one.

[@jim_no_rulers]

Matthias Wandel I bought what looks to be the same one from HD on sale for $50, with a case/nails/safety glasses. I thought I had the best deal in town... of course then I tried it and it doesn't shoot. I tossed the receipt so I'm stuck with it now.. atleast I've gotten a lot of use out of the glasses lol..

[@PayneMaximus]

Matthias Wandel In a dumpster? I'm in awe of all the things you find in dumpsters...

[@chetrogers4566]

Great video. I am needing a shelf soon. Are the brads there to hold on the glue? I assume the glue will stay on permanently when it dries? I know nothing about wood working.

[@bowtiethirteentwenty8627]

The glue and brads are both attachment methods. :)

[@seigeengine]

Yes, the brads are basically little nails that hold the wood together as the glue cures. Once cured almost all the strength comes from the glue bonding the wood, rather than the brads.

[@Bobany]

seigeengine Don't forget the strenght of love overcomes all forces, and that's what really ties my hard wood together.

[@watledue]

I like how you think, always inspired by your videos. Thanks Mathias!

[@scootscoot2k]

Im curious what you are building in that garage bigger, better shop maybe?

[@NewEnglandgardening]

I really need to get me one of those nail guns and a nice compressor.

[@womaninwood9177]

That is a bad build. And it is the only one of your builds I've seen that I would name so.

[@mattia1551]

Nice video thanks for you

[@doomass4ever]

Dude, I would kill for that garage (I'm european)

[@FizzlNet]

I don't really know why, but I am always expecting one of Mathias' videos end up like this: Forklift Driver Klaus English Subtitles

[@Steveo_00700]

Doesnt tell you the cut sizes, measurements. Not very helpful..

[@smfield]

You really need a cross member to prevent vertical racking.

[@kostiantyn.hermash]

Why not to use long bolts 10 mm in diameter through supports instead of nails ? This would be stronger.

[@matthiaswandel]

Nails are cheaper and faster. And the bolt, having only one point of support, isn't stronger. Also it gives no support against racking, so actually quite weaker.

[@christopherjude]

Wait what happened to the basement? and the low over head rafters?

[@rivera_civic]

You could probably see the states from way up there lol. I like simple projects. A saw, wood glue and nails. Done.

[@L00NGB00W]

You weren't kidding. That's huge! A great use for scrap lumber, and now you won't go wanting for storage.

[@Khether0001]

Jesus Christ! How High is your shop?!?!?! =D

[@jujurock64]

Nice new shop... Good luck with it

[@tvmystery261]

thanks

[@JoeNorero]

I am thinking about building a shed in my back yard. This way I can empty out my back porch and possibly work towards getting a washer and dryer installed. This video definitely has my gears turning.... I wonder in my brains gears are Pantorouter gears... ;)

[@OU8Aspark]

You need to install a lift in that garage.

[@mirkokg]

This is one of my favorite channel. I like how you thinking and how you do stuff. In this project I would add some lateral reinforcement. I know there is maybe to much nails, but that is not enough when there is a load.

[@hjboots]

The master at work, awesome build i`ll have a reason to go to my shop and add shelves like your`s to my shop. Thank you for sharing.

[@smudgy34]

wow wa wee wa lol thats a big garage lol

[@tubalcain1]

New Shop?? That place doesn't look familiar. Nice shelf!

[@anbuweasel1]

First of all....WOW what a shed....Second I love these shelves as im a hobbyist hack. Great stuff.

[@Petertronic]

Diagonal braces?

[@Joewalshe38]

Will build similar. Undecided about bracing with a bit of 2" x 1" or any waste wood at rear, might store heavy boxes at bottom which would help stabilise it further.

[@bowtiethirteentwenty8627]

I enjoyed your vid, thx! I really like using scrap lumber for projects. Nice job. :)

[@703am]

good job building the shelves...have to say you have a nice shop...looks like plenty of room

[@SouthboundStudios]

lol i love how you always climb up on your shit when your done. subscribed. thanx

[@PayneMaximus]

That looks like a very cool second shop. A few more shelves like that one and I'm sure you can store small cars as well. I would like to see a shop tour once you're done fixing this new one. Nice work.

[@wakisaki]

sorry if im asking a question that's already been answered but is that garage going to be your new shop or are you working on it for someone else?

[@iDennis95]

i am surprised the whole garage isn't build of wood well done Matthias!

[@DiHandley]

Where are you? Have you moved?

[@daviddougherty969]

Great idea but the decking if you buy new is expensive . plywood would be a cheaper option

[@natarajansugumar5671]

Hi Super. Very nice. How many tons can be loaded in this rack

[@viajemosporelmundo4216]

it is to much work to much wood

[@boldger13]

Matthias Wandel, Do you have a video in the works for the build or move to the new shop? Thank you. ~Max

[@Prophes0r]

With that much height in there It seems like it would be worth it to build a loft space over part of it for storage.

[@shilicaso]

Buen trabajo amigo, sobretodo rapido, felicitaciones.

[@irenehart4483]

Matthias knows what he's doing build wise i think...if it needed any additional structural support, he'd add it.

[@Ducketto]

Is that your new shop?

[@Ducketto]

Is that your new shop?

[@bigbo3597]

The crudest build I've ever seen him make, but still high quality as always

[@rush2124u2]

Very nicely build, good job. I like the end where you stand on top, that's quality you trust

[@LuizBGomide]

Any idea on how to make L shaped corner shelves like that for a pantry?

[@MC-uq2uw]

Wonder what the shear strength of those nails are? I’m assuming only light stuff will be on that?

[@RieseRock]

What size brad nails are you using? Good job by the way

[@shenkerism]

I know you checked it with your L square, but perhaps you should have nailed the end cross-members first, checked it for square, and then nailed the center ones.

[@shenkerism]

In hindsight, the wood you used was small enough and flexible enough, that shouldn't matter.

[@d.k.1394]

i wood o built it different

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Yep looks like a new shop to me. Nice shelf system

[@comisnor]

Thank you! I made a similar shelf in my garage after watching this video :)

[@HostileHST]

A bigger shop, now he can make bigger marble machines, sweeeeet!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Looks like a very sturdy and useful shelf

[@draytec]

Nice, cheap and simple. Looks like going to have nice workshop or storage area :)

[@loola456]

+Matthias Wandel show me how to build a Light Table please

[@krn14242]

Don't fall!

[@ES-te3io]

The longest support pieces? Are those 2x2’s or 2x4’s?

[@ProjectWreck]

Another great video. Make them longer!!!! Never gets boring

[@patw0000]

Great video!!! I just watch your videos all day!!!!!!!!

[@B.Miranda94]

:O was that shelf secured to the wall before you climbed on top?!

[@GretgorPooper]

I absolutely LOVE your accent xD

[@superman0083]

What a huge space~!! when did u move to there? show us more detaily

[@justcargo]

Excellent guide and sturdy construction!

[@WinchesterWoodWorks]

Is this new work shop at your house? Setting up a business? I would love to have that much room :-)

[@liighthead]

almost need to build a loft up their! nice shed and well done on the shelving

[@xanokothe]

I thought you would jump to test it! haha

[@toneroable]

U said...Garage...? Its a Whse.....Nice Job.............& Thnks

[@TitvsCaivs]

looks awefool