If you need a shelving unit in your garage, the easiest and fastest way to make it is from wood. Moreover, for this it is not at all necessary to have the skills of making furniture; it is enough just to familiarize yourself with the technology.
Wooden shelving options
At first glance, the rack is extremely simple furniture, so there is no need to talk about any variations in its design.
But, in reality, wooden shelving for the home and garage, which you can make yourself, comes in different types:
- Stationary wall-mounted and free-standing;
- Autonomous collapsible;
Stationary
First of all, let's look at how to do wooden rack do it yourself, which is most popular among garage owners, i.e. stationary.
It has a number of advantages:
- High load capacity;
- Durability;
- Capacity, so you can store any items on it, including car tires and wheels;
- Ease of manufacture.
It must be said that such furniture can be useful not only for motorists. You can use these racks for your home - wooden shelves will withstand the load from conservation or, for example, books.
We will divide the manufacturing process of this design into several stages:
- Project preparation;
- Preparation of materials;
- Assembly of the structure.
Project preparation
When preparing a project, you must first determine the following product parameters:
- Height- if the garage is small, it makes sense to make a rack right under the roof. The only thing is, do not forget to provide a gap so that various items can also be stored on the last shelf;
- Length- selected individually, depending on your needs and the characteristics of the garage itself;
- Shelf depth- this parameter is selected taking into account the items that you are going to store, as well as the size of the garage;
- Distance between shelves- to decide on this parameter, think about what items you will store. It is not necessary to make all the shelves at the same distance from each other. For example, a compartment for storing wheels can be made 60-70 centimeters high, and the remaining shelves can be placed at a shorter distance.
When all the parameters of the furniture are known, you need to decide on the type of construction.
As we said above, there are two design options for a stationary rack:
- Autonomous - shelves rest only on racks. The advantage of such furniture is that it can be moved and does not require fastening to the wall. If the garage walls are metal or wooden frame, then only this type of rack can be installed;
- Wall-mounted- in this case, the front part of the shelves rests on racks, and the back part is attached directly to the walls. The advantage of such racks is that they are located close to the wall, due to which they take up less space.
When you have decided on all the nuances, you should draw the future product with your own hands on paper and indicate the dimensions of all the details - especially if you are doing such work for the first time. Having such a diagram before your eyes will help prevent mistakes in the process of preparing parts and assembling the structure.
Preparation of materials
What is needed to assemble the rack is wood, namely, a beam with a section of 40x60 mm. We will make racks and load-bearing beams from it.
In addition, you will need some other materials:
- Boards 25-30 mm thick and 50 mm wide for lintels;
- Boards 20x95 mm
- Self-tapping screws;
- Steel corners;
- Fire-retardant impregnation.
If the structure is wall-mounted, you will need additional dowels to secure the structure to the wall.
Important! Dowels for fastening the structure to the wall are selected taking into account the material of the walls. If the walls are concrete or brick, ordinary dowel-nails (quick installation) will do. If the walls are made of aerated concrete, use chemical or butterfly dowels.
Manufacturing
Before you make a wooden rack with your own hands, you need to process everything wooden materials protective impregnation.
The composition is applied with a regular brush - the only thing is that the wood should not just be coated with liquid, but literally rubbed in. After the wood has dried, it is advisable to repeat the procedure to achieve the greatest effect.
You will spend only a few hundred rubles on such a treatment, about the same price as impregnation, but the structure can last in the garage long years, even despite difficult operating conditions - dampness, temperature changes, etc.
After preparing the lumber, you can begin manufacturing the structure:
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Docking the racks. If the rack will be autonomous, you need to assemble the sides of the rack, which are two paired racks, following these steps:
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At this point the work is almost complete. Now the structure should be sanded, then painted or varnished.
It must be said that using this scheme it is possible to produce not only technical furniture, but also home shelving - beautiful wooden sides, for example, can be easily obtained by milling buildings. Also, chamfer all corners so they are slightly rounded.
Advice! To give the product the look of expensive wood, tint the surface with stain or other glazing compound. Thus, you can give the surface any tone, from bleached oak to mahogany.
As a result, the product will look quite attractive. Therefore, it can be used not only in a storage room, but also in a library for storing books or, for example, in an office for documentation.
A wall-mounted rack is made in exactly the same way, with the only difference being that it does not have a back stand. Therefore, the side jumpers are rigidly connected to the rear beams of the shelves. In this case, the rear beams of all shelves are attached to the wall.
Autonomous collapsible
For small garages great solution are collapsible racks. They are especially convenient for temporary storage of various small items. For example, when repairing a car, you can put working tools and parts on such a rack, which is very convenient.
Such designs are based on the stepladder principle. The simplest option is a model with shelves that fit onto the sides.
To make it we will need the following materials:
- Beam with a section of 30x50 mm;
- Wide boards, plywood or OSB sheets with a thickness of at least 10 mm.
Before you begin manufacturing the structure, process all the parts according to the scheme described above.
Such wooden racks are made with your own hands as follows:
Manufacturing of sidewalls:
- Cut the 30x50 mm timber into pieces 2000 mm long. We will need four of these racks;
- Make two jumpers from the same block 300 mm long;
- From the available parts, make two isosceles triangles.
Nuance: bottom bar, which is 300 mm long, should not be located at the very base, but at a distance of approximately 100 mm from the edge of the racks, as shown in the photo.
- To connect adjacent posts at the top, they need to be cut a little. This way you can increase the contact area of the parts. After this, the joint must be coated with glue;
- Additionally, adjacent posts at the top should be tightened with bolts or self-tapping screws;
- To give the sidewalls greater rigidity, tighten the racks with another jumper located closer to the top.
Making shelves:
- Cut rectangular shelves from sheet material or boards. Their length should be the same, and their width can increase from top to bottom;
- Mark the racks, indicating at what level the shelves will be located;
- Make it in the shelves rectangular holes under the sides. The width of the holes should be 30 mm, and the length of the cut should be equal to the distance between the posts at the level at which the shelf will be located;
- Place the shelves on the sides.
There is another version of a similar rack, which is even more reminiscent of a stepladder. In essence, the product consists of two stairs that are connected at the top door hinges, which allows the structure to be folded. The basis for the shelves of this rack are the steps of the stairs.
To prevent the sides from moving apart, you can fasten a pair of straps or metal clips between them.
Such furniture can also be used not only in the garage. For example, you can use a folding wooden loggia rack as a flower stand.
And if you connect several of these “ladders” together, you can get a long collapsible rack, which in some cases can replace a stationary analogue.
Wall mounted
Wooden hinged racks can also have different design. As an example, let's look at how to make the most simple model- with folding shelves. To make such a rack we will need sheet material- plywood or OSB.
All that is needed to make such a design is to mark the location of the shelves on a sheet and carefully cut them with a jigsaw according to the markings. After this, the cut out shelves need to be attached to the sheet on hinges.
To fix the shelves in a horizontal position, use straps or metal clamps. The main thing is to adjust the locking mechanism so that the shelves are positioned strictly horizontally.
It must be said that wooden wall racks of this type are not intended for storing heavy objects. But they are very convenient for all kinds of small things.
Conclusion
As you can see, any wooden shelving for a pantry or garage can be made by any beginner. Moreover, this does not require any professional tool. Before you get started, we recommend watching the video in this article. We are sure it will be useful.
Sometimes it becomes necessary to place a large number of similar things in a small space. The simplest solution is to make a wooden rack with your own hands. It can freely accommodate the necessary utensils, crafts, books and home wine. To make it you don’t need to have any special skills. It is enough to find tools, materials and spend some free time.
Preliminary work
A wooden rack is a fairly spacious structure, which consists of a number of shelves (cells) connected together and standing on racks, a stand or directly on the floor. The number of tiers depends on the height of the room and the preferences of the owner.
Racks are:
- stationary;
- mobile (on wheels).
Main manufacturing stages:
- Preliminary stage. Drawing development.
- Main works. Selection of materials and tools. Assembling the rack.
- The final stage. Painting, pasting, etc.
Depends on the first stage further fate rack. The wrong choice of material or plan can ruin your efforts. To complete the drawing, it is necessary to measure the location of the structure if a stationary option is assumed.
When making a rack for tools, grocery items or household items, it is better to prefer simple straight shapes. To do this, determine the height of the structure and the width of the shelves, which are often made up to the ceiling.
To install small accessories, spans up to 1.5 m long can be made, and for heavy items (books, jars of pickles or jams) 90 cm or less is recommended. This will prevent the shelves from deforming (sagging). It is better to make separate cells for wines.
- The width of the rack depends on the free space.
- The usual length is no more than 1.5 m, but if there are 40–50 mm boards, it is increased to 2-2.5 m.
- The depth of the shelves depends on the items that will be placed on them. For example, for clothes the optimal size is 50–60 cm, and for screwdrivers and pliers no more than 5 cm is needed. One rack can have shelves of different depths.
- The approximate height of the tiers is 25-60 cm. If you need to store large items, for example, truck tires, it is recommended to reconsider the dimensions.
It is advisable to use natural boards(oak, beech, pine, mahogany). They should be processed special compounds and antiseptics and let it rest for several days. It is not recommended to use material made from sawdust or shavings (chipboard, for example). It breaks down quickly.
When developing a drawing, you should not forget about the free space horizontally (between two objects) and vertically (the gap from the edge of the tallest thing to the top tier). The minimum distance should be 3 cm.
It is necessary to place accessories correctly so that the load on the middle of the shelves is small. It is recommended to place bulky and heavy objects at the bottom, and lighter ones at the top.
DIY wooden book rack
First, it is advisable to select a drawing of the future design in global network, special editions or develop your own original version. Classic shelving with and without a base looks like this.
Required Tools and materials:
- boards 2–4 cm thick;
- slats 4x4 and more;
- holders, wooden blocks, metal corners on which the shelves will rest;
- plywood for walls;
- self-tapping screws;
- wood glue;
- varnish, brush;
- jigsaw, grinder, electric drill;
- screwdriver, hammer;
- pencil and tape measure for marking.
Step-by-step instruction
After developing the drawing and purchasing everything necessary, they begin to manufacture the parts. The process must be approached responsibly.
Sequence of operations:
Many people make the shelving unit open at the back. In this case, it is necessary to screw all the shelves to the sides, and strengthen special corners at the top and bottom that will prevent the structure from warping.
Wine rack
The main component of a wine library is not just a set of shelves or a cabinet where bottles are stored. This is special furniture that should provide best conditions for the preservation and maturation of alcoholic beverages.
Tools and materials:
- boards, plywood, bars, slats;
- wire;
- metal rods;
- self-tapping screws, nails, screws;
- saw, jigsaw;
- drill with simple drills and cylindrical;
- screwdriver, hammer.
Vertical option
A regular rack can be made different methods. It consists of compartments, each of which holds one bottle. Many people make a cabinet-style structure using boards for vertical racks and horizontal shelves.
This option can be done differently. This significantly reduces costs.
How to do:
Their minimum size calculated as follows. The distance between each two verticals (ladders) should be equal to the diameter of the bottle plus 5 cm. This value is multiplied by the number of openings. To the resulting figures add the product of the number of verticals and the width of the beam.
The selected beam is 5x5 cm, the number of racks is 15, the number of openings is 14, the distance between them is 10 cm.
Then we get: 5×15+10×14=75+140=215 cm.
Horizontal option
Another type of rack is made of boards and beams. It is similar in many ways to vertical version.
The racks are made of boards. They are connected horizontal structures, reminiscent of stairs. Each such element is made of two longitudinal bars on which transverse slats are mounted, the distance between which is slightly less than the diameter of a regular vessel with alcohol.
This option is more universal, since bottles of different sizes can be freely placed even on one tier. Increasing the width of the transverse slats and the distance between the shelves will allow you to stack the vessels large sizes.
Diagonal option
This type of wine placement is practiced everywhere. Any person can do it. To do this, it is enough to have some wooden box or knock it down yourself.
At self-production necessary:
For tools
There are many designs of racks for storing a variety of tools. There are classic and original options. You can make them yourself.
Necessary equipment and materials:
- plywood, beams, slats, boards;
- self-tapping screws, nails, screws;
- hammer, screwdriver;
- jigsaw, saw.
To assemble the easiest option it is enough:
If the wall is easy to drill, then this option is also possible.
Here the tiers of shelving are screwed directly to the wall. To do this, holes are drilled in it into which dowels are recessed. Corners are screwed to the shelves, with which they are attached to the wall.
The final stage is finishing. This operation can be performed different ways. For example, paint the rack, sand it, and then cover it with drying oil or varnish, cover it with paper or other suitable material.
You can store unnecessary things on a rack. This is a convenient place, the presence of which allows you to avoid cluttering the apartment. It is practical and simple in its structure and appearance. The rack will bring many benefits not only in the house, but also in the garage. You can also use it to arrange a storage room on the balcony.
How to make a rack with your own hands? To answer this question, let's prepare simple tools and materials. The manufacturing process is quick, and you don’t have to spend money buying similar furniture from a store.
Preparation of tools and materials
Before starting assembly, prepare the following accessories:
- Fastening elements (screws);
- Screwdrivers or screwdriver;
- Jigsaw for cutting material;
- Level and roulette;
- Drawing tools (pencil, chalk).
Beginners should know what a rack can be made from; for this you will need:
- Beam;
- Reiki;
- Shelves.
The selection of materials for the future shelving is done taking into account climatic conditions and purpose. The location of such structures in wet areas will cause corrosion metal elements, A wooden base will begin to rot. To avoid such phenomena, you should use varnish and other protective coatings.
If you plan to use MDF or chipboard for shelves, then the material must be sawn before processing. You can do the procedure yourself using a jigsaw.
In the absence of tools, cutting is done in special stores. Many materials are suitable for making shelves: cut boards, thick glass, plywood, plastic.
Designs and drawings
Meet on the Internet different schemes and shelving drawings. You can choose any, but for best result changes will have to be made. It's all about the size of the place where the structure will stand. For measurements we will use a tape measure and a pencil.
If can twists or working tools will be stored on the rack, then the simplest design of the product is chosen. Meet various options DIY shelving.
The width and height of the product are selected depending on the room and the items being stored. It is not recommended to make long shelves; it may sag due to heavy weight, or the shelf itself will bend under its own weight. In this case, its length should not exceed 90 cm.
It is also necessary to fasten the elements together with the calculation of the expected load. For this purpose, appropriate fasteners are selected. To attach the rack to a brick-type wall, you should take screws no more than 52 mm long, and if the wall is concrete, then 89 mm.
Having decided on the measurements and appearance of the rack, the design process moves on to the next stage of drawing development. Rough sketches are made general view, and the dimensions of the shelves are noted.
Step-by-step production
Detailed instructions for making racks can be divided into stages:
- Base assembly.
- Installation of boxes and shelves.
- Finishing work.
Before installation, markings are applied to the wall. The frame of the rack, made to cover the entire height of the wall, must be secured at the top and bottom. This will give it stability.
The rigidity of the structure will be given by a base made of wooden beam. Such a load-bearing support will serve as the key to success for the entire structure.
Depending on the size of the shelves, it is determined which type of timber to use. They can be square or rectangular shape. To secure the base of the board and beams, self-tapping screws up to 3 cm long are used.
Each load-bearing support must be in a strictly vertical position during installation. To make the structure rigid, side transverse braces are installed. This condition is met if heavy objects are stored on the rack.
When the base is formed, it is necessary to begin installing the elements of the box. It is assembled from chipboard or MDF boards. Other types of materials are also used. Each slab is attached to the sides of the structure. Back wall remains open.
Installation of shelves begins at last stage assemblies. To begin with, markings are applied to the walls of the structure. The method of fastening the shelves depends on the weight they must withstand.
Metal corners carry the load more effectively. The bars are mounted on them, then the shelves. It is better to choose self-tapping screws that secure the timber and the shelf a little longer than the thickness of the shelf by 6 mm.
On the Internet you can see photos of racks with different finishes. Every lover will find something interesting for themselves.
Photos of DIY shelving
Making a rack with your own hands from wood is not difficult. It is important to have a set of simple woodworking tools and have a small amount of knowledge and skills in working with wood. The choice of size, design of the rack and its finishing depends on the requests and capabilities of the master.
Do-it-yourself wooden shelving allows you not only to save money, but also to take into account the features of the room. Before starting any work, it is important to have answers to several basic questions.
Criteria for choosing the design, dimensions and materials for making a homemade rack
It is important to determine here:
- goals and opportunities;
- the place where it will be installed;
- sizing;
- purchase necessary materials and fasteners for the manufacture of the structure.
Let's look at each point in more detail.
Design options depending on the purpose and location of furniture installation
There are several options here:
- If the rack is needed for installation in the basement for storing pickles or in the garage, you can make simple design from thick bars and boards. In this case, the strength of the structure is important.
- A shelving unit is needed to place books. Here you will need to use durable frame parts made of timber and shelves made of plywood or chipboard.
- You need to make furniture for the kitchen or hallway. In this case, a large margin of safety of the structure is not important; it is necessary to make a beautiful, airy structure.
Determining the dimensions of the structure
Based on all of the above points, the size of the room where it will be installed and individual requests, you can determine the dimensions of the structure, make a drawing of it and complete the detailing of the entire structure.
In any case, you need to prepare 4 stand parts, several longitudinal lintels and material for the shelves, finishing the entire rack. To this will be added paints and varnishes, possibly varnish and impregnation.
Having completed all of the above operations, you can answer the question: how to make a shelving unit for your home.
Step-by-step instructions for making a rack
For example, let's consider making a rack with shelves for a room. This is not the most difficult, but not an easy option to work with. Let's take arbitrary dimensions:
- width – 1220 mm;
- height – 2130 mm;
- depth – 440 mm.
Preparatory stage of work
For work we will prepare:
- sidewalls 2 pcs 2130/440 mm;
- for the upper and lower fixed shelves we will prepare 400/1180 mm plywood;
- if you need to close the back, you can prepare fiberboard or thin plywood, 1220/2130 mm in size;
- we will have 3 shelves, for them we will prepare plywood 19 mm thick, 400/368 mm in size;
- we divide it into 3 compartments, so we will prepare 2 partitions from plywood 400/1660 mm;
- decorative stops 38/1143 mm;
- parts for closing the bottom and top of the rack 90/1220 mm;
- To fasten the shelves, you can use a wooden strip or a furniture mounting corner.
We will need a sufficient number of self-tapping screws, decorative furniture nails, and decorative clips that mask the heads of the screws.
Assembling the rack
Let's start doing the main part of the work. In order to make a wooden rack with your own hands, you will need to perform a series of operations:
- clean all the details sandpaper, Special attention We pay attention to the front sides;
- on the sidewalls, we fix the furniture corners in the places where the upper and lower fixed shelves are attached and fasten them with self-tapping screws and PVA glue;
- To give the structure greater rigidity and a decorative finish, we attach a sheet of fiberboard or thin plywood cut to size to the back of the rack. Having placed the part at the same distance from the edge, we measure the diagonal of the rack. We fix the backdrop to furniture nails with washers;
- we install the cabinet in a vertical position and fasten the brackets for fixing the partitions and fix them with screws and glue;
- Now we fix the upper and lower decorative strips measuring 90/1220 mm, fix them with self-tapping screws and close the caps with clips;
- Having marked the places where the shelves are attached, we fasten the corners with self-tapping screws and install small removable shelves with stops in the front part;
- in the middle we make a large gap for placement outerwear. We fix the hanger tube to special fasteners.
The wooden rack, made by yourself, is ready. All that remains is to sand the surfaces again, wipe off the dust and paint the furniture in desired color. You can use various types of stains and varnish the structure. In this case, you will have to clean the parts several times with fine sandpaper.
It's better to just paint it any way suitable color using various enamels or paints. We close all visible screw heads with clips matched to the main color.
This is not the lightest option for furniture made of wood. If you need a simple option for the garage, you will need 4 racks of timber connected by jumpers and fixed shelves. To make it you will need a simple wood hacksaw and a hammer.
Having made a few simple ones for a cellar or garage, and having gained experience, you can try to make structures with decorative finishing, wood carving. It all depends on your abilities and capabilities. Good luck.
For those who cannot come up with the most convenient and practical method for storing their own belongings, we offer universal shelving. Such products are made very quickly and easily, and are suitable for any room, be it a garage, bedroom or living room.
Having at least some experience in repair or construction work, you can easily answer the question “how to make a rack with your own hands.”
The materials used can be found at your local hardware store, or even at hand. The main thing is to approach the issue of manufacturing with all your heart.
Material base
Three types of materials are perfect for today’s product: wood, metal or plastic. In addition, you can combine several bases.
It is immediately worth noting that of the proposed materials, plastic is the most difficult to process - insufficiently strong connections, spoiled appearance by cutting or drilling. Therefore, most optimal solution– use it with a wooden or metal structure.
In addition to the previous option, you can combine several other ideas. For example, use forged metal and plywood.
Artistic casting will look very good - the main thing is that it fits into the design idea of the room and organically combines with others decorative elements. So, sweeping forging will not fit into a minimalist style.
First of all
Before directly making a rack from boards or other base, you need to carry out preparatory work. To do this, select the location of the future product, measure the dimensions and draw a drawing of the future piece of furniture.
Immediately think about what shape the product will turn out to be - for example, simple shelves are suitable for a garage or balcony. In your living space, you can use your own imagination to create unique and practical decor.
Also, based on your needs, calculate the size of the shelves. For example, a basement rack on which jars will be stored may have a shelf of 30 centimeters. In other cases, the items being stored must be taken into account.
After this, the preparation of the material begins. For wooden products, choose a dry and planed base. It is important that the bars are intact and have the correct shape.
The pipe rack also needs to be carefully prepared - the steel can be painted in advance if the standard color is not suitable.
One of the most important nuances is the conditions for further use of the racks. Wet rooms will require additional processing wooden frame or metal parts.
Manufacturing
When the do-it-yourself shelving diagram is ready, you can proceed directly to production process. First of all, the frame is assembled, depending on the selected material. The remaining elements are attached to the finished lower base.
Please note that when creating large structures, you need to take care of additional rigidity. Add two or three spacers to the frame at the ends and wall. This way you will get a more reliable and stronger element.
Just like the shelves themselves, choose the material for them yourself, based on your taste preferences.
For everyone who wants to get acquainted, we offer photos of do-it-yourself racks made from various materials. It will be easier for you to evaluate and understand what will best complement the design of your room or apartment as a whole.
Original ideas
It is not at all necessary to buy certain materials - just use old things, like a chair, cabinet and others.
Unused drawers can easily be converted into shelving units, which will be quite versatile and will not take up much space.
Those who have recently laid linoleum know that there is a cardboard tube inside the roll. Several of these products will make excellent shelves.
In appearance, this piece of furniture will resemble a honeycomb. In this case, you won’t even need drawings of the shelving; you’ll get unusually convenient furniture fittings with your own hands.
Photos of DIY shelving
