Clever Design for DIY Lumber Rack

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My workshop will always need to be a garage first and woodworking shop second. To help with my lumber storage, I decided to build my own lumber rack. I scoured Pinterest for ideas, but I couldn’t quite find a design that mounted to a wall while still being able to storage large sheets of plywood and long boards simultaneously.
I decided to make my own design where sheets of plywood would be stored in a large framed shelf, while sporting the traditional arm shelves for storing long boards. I also added some small cubbies for storing small cut-offs and specialty pieces of lumber. In a phrase, this lumber rack is all about boards in the front and big sheet goods in the back - head the name “Mullet-style” lumber rack.
#Woodworking #DIY #LumberRack

[@risaintx7390]

I love how you put handwritten messages strategically throughout this video! Great idea! The design is awesome too!

[@jonnyallred]

Just found this video. I love your style, how you use physical objects for your on-screen text. Very cool. And the design is awesome

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Thanks buddy. Appreciate you noticing the details.

[@AndyCowen]

I love the way you present the instruction on the materials. That just tickled the video production nerd in me! Great job!

[@jpmeidl444]

Awesome design! I've been digging through lumber rack designs for a couple months and this is the one I will be building!

[@jewdd1989]

Omg!!! Where’ve you been for ever I’ve desperately searched for wood storage that hung on the wall for both boards and plywood sheets hallelujah!!! Most impressive storage rack by far! Thank you for sharing! Now we need to talk about mitre station that includes all tools except for a table saw but does include a sanding station ;) And shop vac dust collection ;) lmao

[@d.sch.411]

I like the making of the video. The cut, the music together with the pictures an noises. Good project at all. Greetings from Germany.

[@edgecondition]

That’s a really cool design for hiding away full sheets. The only thing I’m having a little trouble thinking through is having to keep the wall beside the rack clear for inserting/removing sheets. I guess if you had something mobile in that area (or some other restriction that wouldn’t allow you to use the wall space for something else), it would work great.

[@500Driver]

Great video. You had me at “mullet rack”. Depending on how long you have to store your sheet goods, it may start to bow (sag) if it isn’t supported in the back.

[@TuanBui-yp7oz]

Yep. The way u walked into that, I knew it had mullet implications as well. And the design is sweet too! Unfortunately most my ply sheets are 3/4” oak, 3/4” maple, etc and there’s no way I can lift those up solo, that high, and slide in to the “party” section of storage. Regardless, design is very nice! Might use the “business” side of yer design ….??? Thx!

[@EmMa-tu8sx]

Like your creative style.

[@BuckyHoover]

Exactly the sort of idea I was looking for

[@davidbergewaytogo]

I've got a small 9' x 10' shed in my backyard in which I keep two bikes, all my tools, etc.. It's my small workshop :) I like the idea of having storage in the back for full panels! In small shops you constantly need to think outside of the box... congrats!

[@RobinRK1962]

Just a thought... Have a door on the outside to slide full sheets in the back.

[@someparts]

Really like the masking tape and marker notes.

[@brucewhite-doublewwoodwork5282]

I'm in the process of building my workshop and this will be the first thing I add! Thanks for sharing.

[@mikem7788]

super nice rack, saw you stand on the bottom supports, hard to deny that pocket holes are not strong enough. i dont have enough use of them to trust like that. I need to use them more.

[@knowledge2100]

Great idea, need to adjust to meet my needs. Using my 12x16 shed. Limited Room Space, I normally will cut any 4x8 sheets as needed. No storage room to this size. Only smaller pieces. Thanks again for the idea.

[@williamreside5573]

I really like your video style and all the fun labels on things. Fun to watch.

[@hanzon1529]

I like the design. Awesome the confidence shown in the strength by standing on it.

[@jameswickline7572]

Dude! Just found what I'm going to build my Dad for Christmas. We had some trees milled after Hurricane Florence, and they are taking up his floorspace in the shop. I've seen a lot of wood storage rack plans, bit your "mullet" design kills all others. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@jasonwyliie8022]

Thank you for sharing. I’m building this tomorrow. It is the perfect solution for my needs.

[@smellymala3103]

Thanks very much for the inspiration sir

[@venom1512]

You are a genius. Brilliant design. I kinda sense kreg jig may not hold much weight though it looks good aesthetically. Anyways, I'm sure it works for you.

[@TallBob1962]

Excellent design. The vertical 2xs on the wall aren't necessary. I would hang the other vertical 2xs from a top plate secured to roof rafters at the ceiling. Then you gain that 1-1/2" of space for the sheet goods while using less wood overall.

[@suicidebylifestyle9267]

Just finish using your video as inspiration for a smaller rack but the same design, awesome content!

[@benjamenvonbehren7775]

Excellent. Just made this for mine! Thank you sir!

[@ericvitolo3499]

Best design I’ve seen yet! Very smart and strong , thanks for sharing

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Thanks for watching.

[@MrKipMurray]

Your daughter is a doll!

[@mireilledavidson9427]

It is wicked. I totally relate to having to get lumber off the ground. Thank you for your up load. It is awesome, and I will be attempting a smaller version sometime in the near future. Many thanks. Namaste 😊

[@LightGesture]

Namaste? This guy ain't from Boulder.... LMFAO

[@ljg72552]

Nice lumber rack. This one stands out from the other designs which are good ideas also. Great informative video. Thanks.

[@tienv]

Awesome ideas and thank you for sharing. I will try to build one similar to yours but in a smaller scale to storage extra lumbers in my garage. Thanks and keep up the great job!

[@JuanGonzalez-cf2mp]

Just finished building mine. Looks awesome. Thank you sir

[@jwrbloom01]

I like that it's up off the ground.

[@tristannaylor5197]

this is the best god damn wood storage i have seen yet

[@John-yt5zr]

Very clever idea, the editing as well.

[@7shameik]

Just completed making this! Great idea.

[@michaelmichaels1850]

Excellent!

[@jasonjohnson6447]

Great video. The added notes are a fun extra. Keep that up for sure

[@susanfrombflo8368]

This is the best design - thank you!

[@MakerCuisine]

Very handy lumber storage, I like the shelves and pockets that you designed into it

[@samalam1721]

OMG Love the video Love the idea All the best Liked and subscribed. Thankyou 👍🏾

[@stevenwood8805]

Great rack system. Your daughter at the end should be in a MasterCard commercial.......priceless!!

[@nvstigate4235]

Creative way to do instructions!

[@_andrewpeacock]

Decided to make this rack today, slight modifications with my space, but a wonderful rack!

[@Funky4me21]

Great Idea I am going to use this in my detached garages basement. pretty much perfect for my cleanup and renovation of that that 20x30 area. I am certain I will use this.

[@SL_vids]

Awesome shelf. I saw this video two days ago...now I have this in my garage lol.

[@GadgetsandGrain]

That’s cool to hear Sean. How did the build go for you?

[@Rick-so2iq]

Pocket holes not enough Needs plywood corner brace on all your 2x4 coming out from wall both sides however nice to see lag bolts being used on your wall pieces

[@aaronberk1234]

JustJaminify, my thoughts exactly. When he said "these are going to hold most of the weight, so I use heavy duty pocket screws"😁

[@aaronberk1234]

JustJaminify, although overall once everything is attached together it gets a lot stronger. But pocket screws would not have been my choice. My lumber rack has plywood gusset on the horizontal support, it's a proven design

[@ADBBuild]

Those HD pocket screws are 1/4" diameter (#14), not your typical #6 or #8. The wood is going to break long before the screws.

[@oneguy4196]

@@ADBBuild the wood will break...that is the problem. The playeood brackets would prevent that issue.

[@steveisrome1719]

The woods not gonna break, chill out. Go build something

[@rickyputt2670]

Thanks this is exactly what I was looking for. I need the plywood space and have not seen any other projects with storage for sheet wood anywhere.

[@thakingpoo26]

This is insane! Very nice, I will be copying this style in the near future! Hell of an idea!

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Thanks!

[@rudraprasad8650]

Great design. Thanks for the tip!

[@TuroSki777]

Bro awesome idea and exactly what the setup needed in garage. Many thanks.

[@jaynettemeceali8064]

Racks ok but video is stellar and well done at showing novice assembly methods.

[@scottfonner]

Appreciate the video, it's what I need and will be making directly.

[@truthserum5202]

Clever idea and well done.

[@Young_Star]

What purpose is that cross piece bolted to the wall at the bottom serving? It doesn't look like it is bearing any weight. It is unlikely that the vertical braces are transferring any weight in the the bottom cross brace. I like the design though and may get a chance to make my own version for a project.

[@taznleo]

I built this over 2 months ago and it is holding up great. I did add some insurance and where a board would attach to another board, I used Z-MAX 2 in. x 4 in. 12-Gauge Galvanized Medium L-Angle along with pocket hole screws and glue.

[@taznleo]

And Simpson Strong-Tie LTP 3 in. x 4-1/4 in. Galvanized Lateral Tie Plate.

[@mikea.2306]

This is friggin awesome!!

[@ShannonElizabethDesign]

such a smart design

[@73kmschneider]

He brother. I made a slightly modified version of the lumber you designed and I can tell you that this rack is awesome. I’m not sure how the wall is still standing.

[@annezimmerman4262]

Just found this channel and love it! Great instruction technique…and a great lumber rack too! Thank you!

[@ColtWorks100]

Such a smart design, good work!

[@susanrenovated4728]

Best rack I've seen!

[@hotsaucehimself]

Awesome design!

[@tomdewey9690]

Great design. Nice video. Unique way to include the steps into a he scenes.

[@ConcreteLand]

Good video. I like the notes and the minimal voiceover. To many people don’t realize they need to shut the &#$@ up after they say what they need to say. Subbed.

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Appreciate the kind words.

[@BobJones-oz2tw]

Pretty awesome idea. Will be building this for my shop. Lumber cart does not have enough storage

[@steveisrome1719]

Bro, this production value is ahead of those far bigger than you. Keep it up and throw them "get to know you" type vids G

[@williamarmstrongjr9302]

This was great idea, I enjoyed watching you build it.

[@alexmagana7006]

Very clever design! Thank you for the awesome ideas!!

[@DyslexicLunatic]

Annoying presentation from my vantage points, but an outstanding build. One of the most ingenious approaches I've viewed.

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Appreciate the feedback.

[@fourftr]

Looks great

[@brianjohnston7855]

Very impressive, but only if you can afford 8ft of empty wall alongside for loading and unloading full sheets of board materials. I may use the timber rack idea for actual wood storage but I'm still looking for a suitable solution for my board materials! Many thanks Brian

[@walterflores456]

Very nice, good work!!

[@CarlosLuisTV]

Dude... I love this design. You should post more!!! Regards from Puerto Rico!

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Thanks! I've got to balance these projects with family, a job and life in general, so I'll post as much as I can. Gracias!

[@coryhobbs5386]

Love the design great video

[@aliad1]

The mullet man, I like this lol

[@p.s8987]

Great design and smooth video work!

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Thanks!

[@janetrandle6882]

i think i got it. you only temporarily attached the first 2x4 then drilled for the lag screws to go into the studs. missed that. with no drywall, would you suggest using 3.5” lag screws? i have some pretty big pieces of wood to store, 2x12s and 4x6 and 4x4

[@xwandschrank]

wooow... that is awesome. thanks for the inspiration

[@thecreator1455]

cool project awesome kid god bless.

[@1020player]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing

[@vincentgallo3012]

Great concept. Thanks

[@janetrandle6882]

what did you mean when you said you “timberly attached” the first 2x4 to the wall studs? i my garage has no drywall so the studs are exposed

[@johnripley6298]

I like ur wood storage unit..but I have studs along the sides and in the front of my garage.. I will need to figure out how to attach everything you used..john

[@peterbarlow8912]

Kreg discontinued that pocket hole jig. Just picked one up in stock from Infinity Tool. The problem with this design is you can’t use 8’ of the wall to the left of your rack in order to access plywood. Most people’s garage walls are already busy

[@timdales8300]

Daughter Approved!

[@OmegaMetalic]

Genius!!!!!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great storage

[@LightGesture]

Nice idea.

[@tionolotv]

ya han pasado 4 años ,la pregunta es ¿"Tiene movimiento de izquierda a derecha"? pregunto esto porque yo vivo en Chile y aqui tenemos temblores grado 6 cada 2 meses

[@davidbondi]

I love the design, great combination of sheet goods, dimensional lumber, and off-cuts as well, seriously innovative. Now for the tough love... Please watch this from an objective perspective and consider working more safely in the future. Loose the flip flops, they are for the beach, not the shop. Then get a proper ladder for the job. And please, never stand above the proper step on a latter or on the hand rail of a step stool, certainly not wearing flip flops, your daughter needs you to be around long term.

[@morsecodereviews1553]

That's dope, now I just need a house with a garage.

[@godsinbox]

one day I hope to buy a house

[@kristophermarsh9400]

Well done

[@lmt-adventures620]

I find the markers on tape idea to be very artistic

[@123456789362100]

This is genius

[@bromma1979]

You need a impact sir! Great video 👌

[@GadgetsandGrain]

It’s on my Christmas list! 🤞

[@j4god1980]

I'm not a fan of pocket holes. However, I love the design.

[@matthiasmccready8985]

For those who have built a similar project, with 2x8" utilizing the Kreg HD screws; how much horizontal movement is there once the screws are in? I realize that it the thinnest portion of the board and that part of the joint will have the least holding power; just want to make sure I am building things to be strong enough.

[@ginoguerrero7788]

awesomely done dude...!!

[@meatballanomaly]

Seems like some kind of blocking might be a good idea so it is not just screws holding that up... Kinda like how you'd use blocks on deck rail posts. Maybe on the top and bottom.

[@poultonprojects]

This is awesome!!!!

[@Funky4me21]

Only thing I plan on changing is to put bottom plywood Cut to 2ft by 8ft about 6 inches from floor to be able to sweep and pressure wash under it and add the other half length of plywood on top to add that as a plywood shelf.

[@jean-pierresabourin]

Do you have the dimensions for each piece, this looks really cool for my new garage