Simple Shelf, Huge Difference: Wood DIY Garage Shelf Plan

[@KennethFinnegan]

If you were REALLY planning on putting heavy things on these shelves, I'd probably add a jack stud next to each leg directly under the shelf so it isn't only a few construction screws holding up the entire weight of the shelf.

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Great tip on the jack stud for heavier loads! That's the nice part about DIY - easy to tweak for extra strength.

[@APatterson-n8r]

I am building these for a storage room. Is there any concern that the shelves will sag in the middle?

[@APatterson-n8r]

I like the jack stud recommendation.

[@jamesstewart2560]

I was going to say to notch it but yeah that’s a decent idea. So it’s atleast hearing bearing instead of relying on fasteners only. Only downside is the jack stud would only reenforce the bottom shelf while if he notched it all three shelves would be supported and it would use less material then adding a jack below each shelf. You would also save material at the ends as well you wouldn’t need that end piece if it was notched.

[@gideonmajor9230]

What about trenching the uprights ?

[@jademc8307]

Omg You put this together so easy to understand and follow the 3d made it super comprehensive. Well done. And your voice is soothing too. I just listed to another vid and the guy's voice had me double flustered so ty

[@SamsungJ-xk9pt]

I've been watching DIY wood/woodworking video for months now and this is the first time I see your video on my feed- also I don't comment on videos I watch but I need to do it this time. I really liked your video and will definitely watch more from your channel. Great visuals, plans, and instructions- Keep up the good work!

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Thrilled to hear my video popped up in your feed and that you enjoyed it! Your kind words and support mean a lot, especially given your experience with DIY content. Stay tuned for more, and always feel free to reach out with questions or ideas for future projects! 🛠️🌟

[@SW-di5ky]

I just said the same thing. I guess I'll have to start commenting more on things I like. I was looking for an easy step by step video weeks ago and I watched a ton and nothing was explained well. Now I feel like I can do this.

[@Snappergrabber]

Great Build, great narrative. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found it worthwhile. Your encouragement motivates me to create more videos. Let me know what you'd like to see - my channel is just getting started, and I want to make content that you find valuable!

[@bravobrk]

Awesome video, really like the easy to follow instructions with the sketchup demonstration!

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tomreuter4803]

Somethings to think about. The three shelve assembly weighs 165 pounds (75kg), so two people (preferrably three people) are needed to raise it off the garage floor . Also, a 50 inch wood clamp is essential, you cannot hold the wood with your hand. Third, when building shelve box complete both ends first, square it and then complete three inner legs. Fourth, carefully cut four legs to same length (within 1/8 inch), then carefully assure first two legs are parallel, then next two legs are parallel. Fifth, safety attachment to a wall stud is essential, but screwing through box (1.5 inches) , through empty space (1.5 - 2.5 inches), through sheet rock (5/8 inch) to reach a wood stud is about 4.5 inches. The longest wood screw at Home Depot is a #10 by 4 inches which makes me question if you will get threads into the wall stud. I suggest solid attaching remnant wood to wall stud and then wood screw attach shelve to remnant two by four.

[@gooddiyplans8855]

I really appreciate your insights! Your tips are spot on and will help others get even better results. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@freddyvazquez7888]

very well explain simple. others don't even explain nothing all they show is themselves working with no explanation. thank you buddy.

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I’m really glad you found the explanation clear and helpful. It’s important to me that the videos are easy to follow, so I appreciate your feedback!

[@ablack5012]

This was the best detailed video!! Thank you sir!! I’m a lady and actually took notes and built my own! I’m so happy!! 😆❤

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Thank you! That’s awesome you built it yourself-great job! 😊💪

[@robertosalazarjr1205]

Great information thanks

[@egarcia5004]

Thank you! I love short video but you added all the important information and the drawings for illustration

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Visualizing the project makes a big difference! Glad you found the info and illustrations helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@lyrickgrey4138]

This is exactly what I was looking for!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Awesome, glad it’s what you were looking for! Thanks for watching!

[@KevinReed-zf8mc]

This an awesome project, I built it yesterday, but you definitely need more wood the video shows, other than that very cost effective.. only paid $90 for materials and it helped so much cleaning my garage up

[@asahacic3249]

How much wood was needed

[@gooddiyplans8855]

I love hearing that it cost so little. This is what DIY is all about!

[@TheGreybush92]

You definitely should have more views. Excellent walk through

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Thanks, that means a lot! Working on getting those views up!

[@TheGreybush92]

@@gooddiyplans8855 I made these shelves and they’re awesome! I tweaked it and added a portion of it as a work bench. Great plans

[@CaviteBoy23]

So we need more than 12 2X4s right? For the legs and the 21 inchs connectors. If im not mistaken

[@johnsdronefootage1569]

Yes it is not enough 2x4s the 12 as mentioned only accounts for the long width of the shelf sides. I'll need to go back to the store and get more since I am starting this project. Great design but a mistake on amount of wood to get it seems.

[@asahacic3249]

How much wood was needed, as I was watching the video I was like wait that don't make sense bc where are you getting the wood for the middle😂 seems like I would need a total of 20 4x8 and then I need some for the middle so like a total of 22 ?

[@levihansen2654]

​@@asahacic3249I believe 24. Just remember to use some of your connector boards from the 72" legs you cut. I ended up 1 short because I didn't lol

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Lumber shopping list: (23) 2 in x 4 in x 8 ft (3) 48 in x 96 in (1/2″ thick) plywood sheets Sorry about the mix-up, and thanks for catching that! The PDF DIY plan has the accurate details.

[@gensanchez9535]

Great job and awesome video ; very good explaining everything in details this is the best DIY shelves videos I've ever seen!! Thank you they're delivering and building a Shed / Kit on my back of my house But I'm gonna need shelves like these if you can advise me ? my shed will be 10' x 20 is pretty good size and is slopes up to 10'- ft tall how can I build shelves almost all the way to the ceiling taking advantage of all the space . do you have the plans for these video? and any other video about these kinda ceiling I have ; let me know thank you so much.. Greetings to you & your family from S. A. Texas

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Thanks so much for the kind words, and greetings from California! For your shed, you can definitely customize using the principles from this video to make shelves that fit your space. I’m not doing custom plans right now, but I have many shelf options in my Etsy shop that might work for you. Check them out here: (www.etsy.com/shop/GoodDIYplans?ref=dashboard-header&search_query=garage). Let me know if you have any questions.

[@Hazardouz24]

The video is well made and inspired me to do this project, but I can't help but feel like the error on the amount of wood needed is on purpose. Edits can be inserted into the video to fix the mistake but instead the comments just point you to buying the plans because that's where the correct information is. I would not buy the plans to a build in the hope that they will be accurate if the KZbin video makes such a terrible math error. The amount of 2x4's are off by almost double, increasing the cost of the build significantly.

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Hey, I appreciate your feedback! I’m still growing my channel with around 2k subs and figuring things out as I go. No tricks here, just honest mistakes. I’m always working to improve, so thanks for watching and for the support!

[@Nick_R_]

Board cutting used to be done in some British stores, the equivalent of Home Depot. But not anymore.

[@gooddiyplans8855]

It's unfortunate, but with today's economy, building your own furniture is often worth it. Having a table saw is one of those essential tools that will always come in handy!

[@mf192]

This is really nice, well done. What software do you use for planning things out?

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Thanks. I use SketchUp it's a solid choice for planning.

[@joygeorgek]

@@gooddiyplans8855 Any SketchUp extensions you are using to easily create wood working plans?

[@kunlebalogunstudios]

@gooddiyplans8855 Awesome video, what app did you use to stretch as shown in the video?

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Appreciate it! I used SketchUp for the 3D sketching.

[@jamiestacklicky2664]

Does 12 8ft 2x4 only make one shelf

[@gooddiyplans8855]

For the full shelf unit, you’ll need: (23) 2x4s at 8 feet each (3) 48 x 96-inch plywood sheets (1/2″ thick) If you’re just building one shelf, then yes, you’ll need 12 of the 8-foot 2x4s, and you’ll have some leftover pieces after cutting. Let me know if you need any more info!

[@geolisadrag-racing2349]

i'd like 2 c videos, done like this, 4 some of your other plans. thanks👍

[@gooddiyplans8855]

I'm glad you're interested! More videos featuring different plans are definitely on the way. Stay tuned.

[@johnoconnell5173]

Great video thanks for uploading. My garage is concrete blocks. What would be the best way and screws needed to fix it to the wall?

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Thanks, John! I don’t have direct experience with concrete block walls, but here’s what I’ve gathered. You’ll likely need masonry anchors like Tapcon screws or sleeve anchors. You’ll drill pilot holes with a masonry bit and then drive the anchors into the solid parts of the block for a more secure hold. Just make sure to avoid the hollow sections. Hope that helps!

[@olejakobsen8786]

Hi I want to here if it is possible get this plan in mm as we use in DK

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Sorry, I don't have the plans in mm at the moment-maybe in the future!

[@midnight51]

What software were you using to build the plans?

[@gooddiyplans8855]

I used SketchUp to build the plans!

[@APatterson-n8r]

What bins fit best on these shelves so they don’t overhang? Hoping you have done that homework!

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Great question about the bins! While I don't have specific recommendations, you can easily find suitable bins at stores like Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, or Walmart. Just check their dimensions and adjust the shelf spacing accordingly. A little research goes a long way to ensure these shelves meet your needs perfectly. Remember, you can tailor the shelves during the build phase to fit the bins you choose. Happy building!

[@hawkeyes-zh8xi]

What software or program do you use for the 3D design? Thank you

[@gooddiyplans8855]

I use SketchUp for the 3D design-makes things way easier!

[@Kaljis-k5f]

please what program do you use to create these designs ?

[@gooddiyplans8855]

SketchUp

[@echtnochnichtda]

Hi, great simple storage shelf. What CAD program did you use?

[@gooddiyplans8855]

I use Sketchup.

[@bubblegumturtle213]

Best video

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@XY-fx9yl]

Id build out from the wall studs. You can make sure the shelves are level as the floor most likely isnt

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Absolutely, there are many ways to go about it, and building off the wall studs is a solid option!

[@RJJackson09]

Nothing a shim can’t fix lol

[@levihansen2654]

Great video, I'm going to follow this. By the way, your 2x4 count is way off. You need 12 just for the sides. Not including the braces or the legs

[@gooddiyplans8855]

You're right, and I apologize for the miscount. The PDF DIY plan has the correct details, though. Thanks for catching that!

[@bijan4727]

Hello. This is an extremely elaborated, professional, and awesome presentation. If I buy plans from your website, do you sell my email to outside marketing agencies? I appreciate your input.

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Of course not! I don’t do that.

[@vm6314]

Cool video; i know you have 72" as height, but can we increase to 96", or would that create issue?

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Increasing the height to 96 inches is definitely doable. Just ensure your garage ceiling is high enough to accommodate it. Keep in mind, if the shelf is too tall, accessing the top shelf could be challenging. Stability is crucial for taller shelves, so make sure to secure them firmly to the wall. This is vital to prevent tipping, especially with added height. Also, consider weight distribution - heavier items should go on the lower shelves for better balance.

[@vm6314]

@@gooddiyplans8855Thanks for the tips!

[@valenok6298]

тот случай когда надо купить кучу инструментов для производства 2 деревянных полочек)))

[@friarchris2]

6 and it could be 6,000,000,000

[@gooddiyplans8855]

True, it might seem like a lot of tools for just a couple of shelves! But think of it as a long-term investment for endless DIY fun. And hey, there's always the option to borrow or rent.

[@StangoDGreat]

what would be a reasonable price to charge a customer to build these shelves? labor only they are providing the materials.

[@gooddiyplans8855]

I wouldn't charge more than the cost of buying metal shelves. Maybe around $250? What do you think?

[@msjoy2005]

Nice explanation I’d add more braces for those shelves

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Yes, definitely a good idea if you want them more secure. Always better to be safe!

[@thegtlab]

Why in the world would you put 12 2x4s needed when damn well you need way over 12!! Now I have to go to the store again.

[@kylenorcross296]

Yeah I bought 6 2x4s and two sheets of ply to build one shelf, luckily I had more 2x4’s in the garage. Not sure how I missed that this item list is wrong.

[@gooddiyplans8855]

You're right, my apologies for the mix-up. Glad to say the PDF DIY plan is accurate and should help you complete the project smoothly!

[@ian3453]

Sassy

[@KickerHandle]

How many you ended up getting in total?

[@thegtlab]

@@gooddiyplans8855 thanks!!

[@jamesstewart2560]

Why not notch it into place at the ends instead of relying on fasteners? Same way you would build a deck to DCA6 standards. Might as well make it as strong as possible. No competent carpenter relys on fasteners only for structural members. And I hope they were atleast Simpson lag screws and just not regular deck screws 😂 those can shear and aren’t designed for that.

[@gooddiyplans8855]

There are definitely multiple ways to do this, and this is a more beginner-friendly version. You can certainly make it much more heavy-duty!

[@adriancolina7613]

Would notching be feasible for a 2x4, wouldnt that potentially weaken the integrity, im not planning to load up the shelves too much but im assuming it would be around 300lbs total of stuff that im throwing on these shelves

[@U2WB]

These don't look like 2x4's; they look like 1x3's. No ?

[@SW-di5ky]

Wow! This is what I was looking for a few weeks ago. I'm glad your video came up this time. This is me now, headed to your etsy shop! Off I go &>>>>>>>>> ❣️💕👌

[@gooddiyplans8855]

Sweet! 🎉

[@johnsdronefootage1569]

Great plans and I am going to use for my project, but the ammount of 2x4s to get for this project is not accurate as stated in the video. 12 pieces seems to only cover one section out of the two that fit together. Otherwise, thank you for the easy simple plans that a DIY guy like myself can handle.

[@gooddiyplans8855]

You're right about that. Thanks for pointing it out, and I'm glad you found the plans easy to follow!

[@Kaljis-k5f]

please what program do you use to create these designs ?

[@gooddiyplans8855]

SketchUp