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Alternatives for shelving material besides plywood.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 10:12 am
Posted on 5/18/22 at 10:12 am
I building a garage storage shelving unit. Initially, I was going to buy one on amazon but it looked kind of small, covering only 18 sqft for $120. So I started a DIY project(easy and fun) and everything is done except the getting the plywood for the shelves. I looked on Home Depot and 3/4" 4x8 is $60 a piece?
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Posted on 5/18/22 at 10:22 am to PeteRose
Metal grating?
Posted on 5/18/22 at 10:29 am to PeteRose
My dad owns a flooring store, he gives me all the old hard wood flooring samples. They're about 3/4" and free. They're about 2'x3' roughly. Takes a few, not perfect, but I use them for everything. So if you have one near, you can maybe score some.
This post was edited on 5/18/22 at 10:30 am
Posted on 5/18/22 at 10:31 am to PeteRose
Posted on 5/18/22 at 10:36 am to PeteRose
MDF? You could also add bracing and not need 3/4" ply.
Have also used 1x12's for shelving they are narrow enough.
Have also used 1x12's for shelving they are narrow enough.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 11:09 am to PeteRose
Sanded birch plywood is great for cabinets. I just added another level with it yesterday and it's super smooth.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 12:30 pm to RaginCajunz
That looks nice but I just realized that I need 21” for the shelving depth and the prefabricated isn’t going to fit. Looks like ply is the only way.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 1:03 pm to PeteRose
You probably only need 1/2" and look around for something not at homedepot.
Even do it best had better prices, but I just go to a hardwood supplier and you can get furniture quality maple for the same price as the crap at home depot.
Even do it best had better prices, but I just go to a hardwood supplier and you can get furniture quality maple for the same price as the crap at home depot.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 1:13 pm to PeteRose
I used OSB for all my shelving in the garage. Wasn't going for a "finished" look or anything. At least when I built them. Eventually enclosed them to make cabinets.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 3:34 pm to PeteRose
I used old fence boards from my neighbors fence.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 4:04 pm to PeteRose
You can use 3/4” mdf and put a 1x2 face on the front edge. It’ll be strong and could slap a coat of paint on it if you wanted.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 4:12 pm to PeteRose
Depending on your unsupported span and what you intend on storing on them, 2x6s or 2x8s might be the way to go. Good for multiple paint cans, boxes of screws or nails, heavy tools. As you could probably tell, I hate a sagging shelf.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 9:29 pm to PeteRose
Cut cattle panel with wooden supports under.
Bonus: No cleaning shelves
Bonus: No cleaning shelves
This post was edited on 5/18/22 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 5/19/22 at 3:10 am to armsdealer
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You probably only need 1/2" and look around for something not at homedepot.
You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about if you think 1/2 in. material is OK for shelving=====especially 21 in. deep shelving.
That shite will sag with no weight on them.
Posted on 5/19/22 at 4:12 am to NattyLite
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I used old fence boards from my neighbors fence
In the house? Garage?
I thought treated lumber indoors was bad.
Posted on 5/19/22 at 10:45 am to 9rocket
I went with 1/2” ply. Bought two 4x8 and had them cut up the pieces I need. $110. Wood is so expensive now that a random Mexican brought up the issue while I was looking for my pieces.
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