Simple and Strong Garage Storage Shelves

Simple and Strong Garage Storage Shelves | FREE PLANS

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This is the strongest and simplest storage system you’ll ever build. This can be built in a couple hours and the design is really easy to modify to fit any sized space. This build has 405 gallons of storage with room to add more
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@someguynj 9 ай бұрын

Where did you find the world's straightest pile of 2x4's?

@BearMountainBuilds 9 ай бұрын

Can’t say they were the straightest I’ve ever used. There were a number that were bowed or twisting but this design forces that out of them

@someguynj 9 ай бұрын

@@BearMountainBuilds Nice. It looked so uniform in the shot where you had all your cut pieces laid out, I was just thinking mine never look that good. Great video!

@chrisnagorka2776 7 ай бұрын

At the Home Depot in a reject pile section. They sell only twisted and bowed once there so whenever they come across straight one they putting in a reject pile😁

@lopaka76 7 ай бұрын

I found a 2x4 at home Depot that was perfect and I mean perfect. No twist, no bow, no knots, no chipped ends, no dents. I told my brother, I almost hate to use it.

@someguynj 7 ай бұрын

@@lopaka76 hahaha yeah I would be saving it like a trophy or for some epic build where you could feature how flawless it is.

@Ron-FabandBuild 9 ай бұрын

Good old fashion Basic Construction on the frame for weight distribution. Thanks for honoring the older methods of construction. Some methods should never be replaced. Awesome job. Thanks again.

@mariebagwell6314 9 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the drill guides. I, too, like my screws to be neat and all in the same positions!

@ohgary 9 ай бұрын

Nothing better than time lapse video. Nice job.

@dylanmckenna5172 9 ай бұрын

Simple. Functional. Looks Great! I could see this being a great way to build a DIY playground for kids without the worry of collapsing!

@ericpetitclerc5519 9 ай бұрын

Family members were laughing at my "weird" lap-joint, which happen to be exactly what you did. I'll show them that your project is solid and very well designed (simplicity is a blessing). Thank you for your projects!

@BearMountainBuilds 9 ай бұрын

I love simple solutions

@ImDying2Live 9 ай бұрын

You can also let them know this is also the same way DIY aquarium stands are built. I built one for a 150 Gallon. Tank + Water + Decor, has to be pushing 2,000lbs.

@j.r7872 9 ай бұрын

Sorry your family shamed your weird lap

@angelbear_og 5 ай бұрын

Tell them you don't worry about "weird" you worry about "wrong". Maybe that'll get 'em to shut their pieholes! 😉

@anthonyrussojr 4 ай бұрын

Watching this is so therapeutic! Love the workmanship!

@DarwinsSwagger 9 ай бұрын

Always enjoy seeing a solid and very functional build! And the small lessons really come in handy, e.g. the lap joint explanation. Super simple explanation makes it super easy to understand and implement.

@TheP0STMAN 9 ай бұрын

Love the build ideas. Just built one of your modular shop tables tonight. Turned out great. Going to finish the second table tomorrow. Casters and latches come in Wednesday.

@annanoe7325 9 ай бұрын

Love it and the use of clamps. I have the hardest time keeping things together or working on things alone because I just don’t have enough hands! I love the drill guides

@PaganWizard 9 ай бұрын

As always, great project, great presentation, and TYVM for freely sharing your plans, not many here are willing to do that.

@ianfeltham4771 9 ай бұрын

Great idea, will be using this for my new home garage when we move in..thank you from the UK

@DjmMik 9 ай бұрын

I love your channel. Your projects are always well thought out and look great 👍🏻

@ssjohnny 9 ай бұрын

This is great for my use as when we moved to our retirement home a few years ago, I purchased roughly 45 of the same containers for the move. Great plan to reuse in an orderly fashion. They also look real nice/clean. Thanks!

@user-rg5oy5tq6g 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great build concept. It is completely scale able. I built one for the back deck yesterday and will do another one for a small garage today.

@TheChewyWun 9 ай бұрын

I needed this lap joint concept when I built a raised garden planter last year. The weight was carried side to side but nothing carried/supported the weight to the ground and 3/4 of the way through the season we lost one whole corner of it. Very smart and sturdy design.

@guybowers9094 9 ай бұрын

Nice idea. They turned out great. I will need to use this setup in my storage shed when I revamp it this fall

@eddieimparato 7 ай бұрын

Appreciate you for the time and demo + the download! Subscriber for life.

@richardmoller9242 8 ай бұрын

Great ideas. I may be actually able to get my basement and garage organized now 🙂

@cakeandpiday1209 3 ай бұрын

Super simple to follow and adjust to my needs. Thanks, I used this to build my shelves this weekend.

@richardkunz9004 7 ай бұрын

Just got my shop built , got the electrical done and 1 wall insulation and boarded up plan on building my own shelves. Thanks for the advice/ tips/ suggestions! 😁

@ridermak4111 9 ай бұрын

From what I’ve seen in person and on KZfaq, probably 80% of DIY garage shelves and workbenches rely only on the shear strength of screws and nails to support the vertical load. When a DIY outdoor deck gets “built” like that, people have been seriously injured or worse when it collapses. Thank you for showing how to put the vertical grain under the horizontal elements and not beside them. 🤜🤛

@DanielRichards644 4 ай бұрын

Those DIY Decks are handling 10 times the load you are typically putting on these shelves when they collapse, I have some shelves in my garage where the back rail of the shelf (built similar to how he did his shelf frames) are screwed directly into studs with no support to the ground and the front supports are face mounted with some screws then "reinforced" with a TimberLok at each vertical support on one side of the garage and have a single shelf suspended from the ceiling using the same technique, been up and loaded for several years with no issues.

@ridermak4111 4 ай бұрын

@@DanielRichards644 I agree completely. My point was that most folks who aren’t trained in load bearing construction don’t understand the difference between safety-of-life and safety of vice / tools. 🤜🤛

@davidketterer5519 3 ай бұрын

@@ridermak4111 What he did is certainly stronger but you can save a few 2x4s by screwing the back supports of the shelves directly into studs and the front into single vertical 2x4's that that will still hold a lot of weight as I have stood on those type shelves. 100% agree on decks and other structural components but not necessary for shelving.

@dronesjumpingin8308 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! My wife and I just built our first single family home and have a storage room that this design would be prefect for. Thank you for sharing the plans and having a very easy to follow video🙏

@user-bn7xs5dz6b 9 ай бұрын

I enjoy your channel. Your projects are fun and useful!

@fmrana 14 күн бұрын

Excellent build. I love ur use of incorporation of lap joints without actually cutting out the lap joints in the wood. I am sure this design is fit for purpose for my needs and will be using it for my next project. Thanks and keep up the good work and for keeping your plans free.

@TH1NG1 5 ай бұрын

Just started my woodworking journey back in august. finishing up my first semester now . and your channel has been the best for my growth and understanding of all that we’re doing . keep it up .

@sharksys 9 ай бұрын

Excellent as usual. Appreciate this very much. I’m going to build these for my daughter’s house now!

@nancymills3381 5 ай бұрын

Now this makes more sense to hold a lot of weight I like the way you made them!

@mini2nut67 9 ай бұрын

Your video has made my OCD very happy. I love the simplicity and sturdiness of your shelving. I plan on duplicating your design along the entire length of my garage for super organized and neat storage. And every storage box will be labeled of course😁

@JAdams-qy7ii 3 ай бұрын

Simply perfect, perfectly simple. THANK YOU!

@POW2000 7 ай бұрын

This video makes me want to build a storage shelf for my garage and get organized!

@AngieWilliamsDesigns 9 ай бұрын

Looks great. Looks rock solid. And easy to build alone.

@jimrosson6702 9 ай бұрын

Great build great simple idea thanks for sharing

@timenos2557 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the plans! Followed them pretty much exactly with a couple of exceptions.

@olando1187 9 ай бұрын

Another great video! Glad to see you post again. Excited for more!

@abe677 9 ай бұрын

I really like this design. My kind of woodworking. Would enjoy watching a video on a similarly simple outside potting bench.

@MrCaprinut 9 ай бұрын

My late dad built a shelf system just like that in our garage. Only difference it was fastned together with bolts and nuts on the non wall sides. The long beams did bow after a while due the massive weight of the cardboxes with carmagazines. I guess like length like that there was about 500lbs on each shelf. I still to this have those magazines stored at a mates garage. There was also a ton of carparts on those shelves that I would love to have today.

@searchingfor6thgear44 5 ай бұрын

Perfect timing! Once I finish sheeting the garage I need to add storage👍

@Pete4875 6 ай бұрын

You do really nice work. It feels better when you do a good job rather than just slapping something together. I tend to put heavy stuff on my shelves and it makes great sense that you bring the load down to the floor. Thank You!

@4dchessplayer516 7 ай бұрын

I have the same setup, however I have an angled 45 degree lip at the end so you can slide out the totes and look in them without taking them down. Good for more frequent usage

@boudibla4011 7 ай бұрын

thanks for the another good building idea: simple, structurally sound, pocket screws are neat. I built the shop bench and I think I will give the storage shelves a try next.

@woodworksbygrampies1284 9 ай бұрын

Hola! 🖐Now that I've completely emptied out my two car garage in preparation to build my shop, I have to quickly organize and store all our stuff neatly and in an organized fashion before Grammy (my wife) puts the hammer down. This video is the perfect refence with which to tackle putting together some very sturdy shelves. Thanks for the video and clear explanation of the entire build. Take care and have a good one, Adios. 👊

@bigrich6750 8 ай бұрын

I just built some simple shelves in my shed, but yours are far better than mine. I’ll be adding these to my garage. Subscribed!

@LukePighetti 8 ай бұрын

Going to build this but will replace the double thick legs with single and nail everything together with a framing nailer and make it a full 8 feet wide with six legs. Thanks for the inspiration!

@gregmize01 9 ай бұрын

smart, simple, cheap and scalable!!!! Nice work and thanks!

@williamsnow7111 5 ай бұрын

Love your design, just what I was looking for. I had a basic idea and came to youtube to consider options. Most other builds have the legs screwing into the end grain of the shelves. Obviously this cannot be avoided for the mid span cross braces, but surely it cannot be a good practice to screw into the end grain for the main attachment point of the shelves to the legs. Great idea and great work.

@dennissmith5837 5 ай бұрын

Nice video. An additional video about what kind of things you store in the totes, how it is divided and how or if it is labeled to make locating things easier.

@realityvsfantasy1929 5 ай бұрын

Great video. I also use this technique when building shelving systems throughout my home. One suggestion i follow; I don’t allow the wood to directly contact the concrete flooring. I use either a Simpson tie base platform or I make a platform or spacer from pvc boards for same.

@BenyBenator 4 ай бұрын

These look like just what I was looking for our basement laundry room. I downloaded the plans! Thanks!

@alexteixeira27 9 ай бұрын

I am addicted to organizing and always building shelving. I have watched almost every single video of building shelving on KZfaq for entertainment, your design simplicity is by far the best really enjoyed it. Only thing to make perfection is to add glue in every single joint, and only 2 bolt to hold it to wall make faster for moving around later.

@BearMountainBuilds 9 ай бұрын

I was originally planning on glueing but decided to not so I could take disassemble the shelves and move them if I needed to

@tortiz411 3 ай бұрын

was able to build this over the weekend thanks to you. i plan to tackle your miter station next! thank you for the free plans - subscribed and look forward your future builds.

@LinzseyslilPad 6 ай бұрын

Someone made this and posted on Facebook. She commented about you. I downloaded your free and subscribed. Thanks!

@joshbur2560 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Used this template and modified it a bit for my needs. Great sturdy shelf!

@aaaaaa67a 9 ай бұрын

Excellent work thanks

@stevencain4804 17 күн бұрын

Great, strong build. I watched a few different vids prior to making my choice and will go with your. THANK YOU!!

@mrmanu20121 9 ай бұрын

Great job !!

@rickcotto3213 4 ай бұрын

Loved the video, you made it look so easy, now im going to redo my garage, thanks keep up the great work

@annelynn3506 8 ай бұрын

This is fabulous

@Dynamic_Custom_Woodworking 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video and the plans this fits my plan for my shop.

@landygocong3323 6 ай бұрын

You're amazing bro! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@calokent411 9 ай бұрын

Looks solid and awesome 👍🏼 Great explanation overall! What more could you ask for? Thanks!

@TheMadEnglishman 7 ай бұрын

Lovely vid, thank you. I have built those shelves but with a slight variation. If the two end cross pieces are cut 4" longer than the two inner cross pieces, the end pieces can then sit outside the end of the shelf long pieces rather than inside. Then, those ends of the shelf bear all of their weight on the vertical spacers (as yours do) but the cross piece is included in having the weight carried by the spacer rather than the screws. You also gain 8" of shelf length within the same overall footprint. Finally, the shelf covering (in my case 1/2" ply) is installed on each shelf before the next set of spacers. Just means no notching the covering around them. Hope that makes sense, and thanks again for the vid!

@markbaker5167 5 ай бұрын

I didn't quite get it

@weezahriah 5 ай бұрын

I'm so visual I need to see it....

@Zzangjuju 7 ай бұрын

I needed this!! Thank you so much!

@-_-John-_- 4 ай бұрын

Well... I've done carpentry, finish carpentry and woodworking professionally for over 40 years and this is the first time I've ever seen anyone pre-drill OSB and pine 2x4s used for garage shelves. Its also the first time I've seen someone use pocket holes in this situation as well. To each their own.

@johnwieland8441 9 ай бұрын

terrific video!

@ekhoromeo 2 ай бұрын

Great build! I built mine the same way, except I hadn't bought my kreig jig at the time. (Used my nail gun). Super strong and sturdy!

@photographe06 Ай бұрын

A few hopefully constructive comments: 1. Why lose the bottom space? Why not build the first level just an inch or even less above ground? 2. Why lose the space on the left and the right: you could either extend the OSB to both ends (but this would involve vertical force on the OSB) or 4 rectangle cuts on the OSB. 3. Sagging: is there any risk of sagging? When is it necessary to add a central vertical 2x4?

@BearMountainBuilds Ай бұрын

1. I slide the boxes underneath the first platform and they just sit on the floor. 2. You could extend the OSB and make a little cubby on either side, but not a huge space loss 3. For how much weight I'm putting on these shelves, I'm not worried about sagging. If you're spanning 8' or more might be time to add a center vertical support

@DjmMik 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I have learned a lot from you.

@BearMountainBuilds 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@JeremyB8419 8 ай бұрын

Just FYI, Lowe's sells similar 27 gallon storage bins (near identical) made by Project Source for $12 each. The ones in this video description link are almost $25 each.

@ChaseTruCutLawn 5 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the plans!

@msantos1116 4 ай бұрын

Looks great! I’m about to build this with modified dimensions to make some more basement storage.

@whirledpeaz5758 8 ай бұрын

The hollows on either end can be use to hang long handled items such as lawn and garden tools, extension cords, maybe even bikes.

@BearMountainBuilds 8 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea! I wish I had thought of that and added it to the video

@_Rick_S 9 ай бұрын

Great design on this, actually has more strength to carry the load than mortise and tenons would but it's dead simple, that frame could be made just as well with as little as a circular saw and a speed square

@jeanchance9334 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the free I traction you offer through your website. That is very thoughtful of you.I like your simple to understand instructions I am ordering your plans to build garage she5

@austinadams1647 9 ай бұрын

Time to build me one of those.

@jefff6167 8 ай бұрын

You produce some of the best content on KZfaq. Here’s why: Your camera work is spot on. Your shots always feature exactly what the narration is about. Lighting is perfect too. Your narration is flawless. You’re focused yet fun and natural without any distracting nonverbal utterances or off topic sidebars. Background music is right where it belongs, in the background. Your marketing chops are solid. You give plans away for free while politely asking for subscribers. You collect names and email addresses when you give plans away. Great for studying who is watching your content and for relationship building. Your audience engagement is sincere and smart. The flag connection is brilliant. I predict you’ll be a deca-millionaire by the time you’re 50. 👍🇺🇸

@BearMountainBuilds 8 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the kind words! I’ll keep trying to make the best content I can!

@mikenienaber1012 4 ай бұрын

I am going to give it a try. Just downloaded your plans. Thank you

@raymtz8559 5 ай бұрын

Thanks ...

@brianvannorman1465 7 ай бұрын

Nice. Thank you for the idea.

@kerilaforge9071 8 ай бұрын

This is fantastic looking oh wow! Also, not for nothing, you're quite nice to look at too :)

@Jeena88 9 ай бұрын

Watching from Philippines❤ Love to watch your channel cause, people like me new learner as a furniture builder, you make it easy for me to follow your details. You give us, how many pieces to cut every section, size and etc. ❤❤❤ Next time bed frame. 👍

@BearMountainBuilds 9 ай бұрын

Actually a bed frame will be coming this fall!!

@Jeena88 9 ай бұрын

@@BearMountainBuilds I will be watching it. Thank you...

@biedawo 6 ай бұрын

I've done a similar build with the lapped joints. Over time, the rails continued to dry out and shrunk a bit so that the spacer supports were no longer directly supporting them; only supported by the sheet strength of the screws.

@scottdecristo1984 6 ай бұрын

I was thinking it might make more sense to not screw in the ends in between the spacers and let them sit freely and screw in a stopping block at the very ends

@MiCrazyCasa 4 ай бұрын

Awesome work. Me being lazy, I’ll stick to industrial plastic or steel ones from Costco. I wish I could get furniture made to your calibration of work.

@joshmoreno6109 2 ай бұрын

Just subscribed! I loved this!

@jimmelching9524 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@BearMountainBuilds 9 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the super thanks!

@gregseebo9464 4 ай бұрын

Looks great

@samkarr7610 2 ай бұрын

These are awesome. Have you ever thought about closing the sides with chip board and making shelves between the braces to hold screws and spray paint and stuff. Love watching you work.

@BearMountainBuilds 2 ай бұрын

Good idea to use more of the space!

@timippel9048 7 ай бұрын

I've been building almost the exact same thing for a few years now as a side hustle. 1) personally, i think it's a much cleaner look to switch the spacers to the other side of the leg. The front and back are flush (horizontal supports with legs) and there's no gap between the wall and the shelf. 2) get rid of the back legs entirely. Put a couple of GRKs through the horizontal supports to secure it to the studs. Saves on lumber and time. If you build the shelf in a corner, you can get away with just building ONE leg, as opposed to 4.

@mescetacy 7 ай бұрын

Whats a GRK?

@christopherash2720 7 ай бұрын

Nice

@mattleblanc31 22 күн бұрын

This is similar to the way I’m planning to build shelves but wanted to see other ideas. The way my buddy showed me and a big change I’d make to yours is that I’d make the ends of the shelf panel flush to the ends and put plywood on the shelf before putting the next brace. This allows edge to edge shelf for staircase that’s not bins

@BearMountainBuilds 21 күн бұрын

That would work as well

@bearsstuff 9 ай бұрын

I’ve got open studs in a storage shed. I think I can adapt this pattern and just use the existing studs for a couple legs.

@BearMountainBuilds 9 ай бұрын

Yeah that would definitely work!

@tomcoleman550 6 ай бұрын

Nice job!!

@elliottpeabody1287 9 ай бұрын

@BearMountainBuilds - GREAT build!! I can't wait for the (free) plans!!

@eddiec.6135 8 ай бұрын

How do I set the the wall mounted 2x4s along the sloped wall in a garage? (DIY novice here).

@DJ-yj1vg 9 ай бұрын

Thats a pretty clever and strong way of doing it. Quicker than cutting lap joints too.

@officialhomereviews 4 ай бұрын

I just built a similar shelf. Was a LOT more difficult than this and doesn't look near as good as yours. Glad I found your channel, just wish it was sooner 🙃🙃

@cvaj5947 7 ай бұрын

I love the build of these shelves. My question is, if you have a garage floor that slopes out, would you need to make one side longer to compensate for the slope?

@BearMountainBuilds 7 ай бұрын

Yeah you would want to take the slope into account I order to level the first shelf

@kdfleming2 9 ай бұрын

I just ordered some storage tubs identical to yours and was wondering how to organize them. Perfect design . Thanks so much.

@alfrednewman292 5 ай бұрын

For a standard vertical stud wall I would have eliminated the two wall supports. I would have screwed the platform spacers directly to the wall. Also would have placed the platform end boards all the way to the end of the horizontal rails. For the outside supports I would have used the same setup but would have place the supports on the end of frames so as to have a smooth space. I then would have had an additional 7 inches of shelf per platform in a smaller footprint with the same degree of carrying capability with two less pieces of lumber.

@austinadams1647 9 ай бұрын

You should do a Sauna or Cold plunge build.

@BearMountainBuilds 9 ай бұрын

Maybe someday 🤷🏼‍♂️