Freestanding Lumber Rack

Jeremy,

Looks like a good start.

1/2” iron pipe will be plenty strong on the side where both ends of the pipe are supported by the vertical 2x. The cantilevered side will sag a little. It will not break with just wood on it, but you might need to put a piece to act as a lip to keep the boards from sliding off. Black iron will leave a smudge or stain on the wood. A layer of duct tape will work, the PVC will work to.

-- Chris K

Looks like a plan.

I like it. Looks well thought out! Can’t wait to see it completed & stoced with lumber!!!

I recently completed my Lumber Rack! I used 1/2” black Pipe and covered the pipe with pipe insulation. Holes are drilled @ 2 degrees angle, every 6” for adjustability. I also made additional pipes for future use.

A Stacked Rack

Completed Rack

Rack w/ Pipe Insulation

Top Support:

Bottom Support

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I have had good luck with 3/4” electrical conduit (actually 0.71”) in 3/4” holes. The depth to date is ~1-foot, the rack holds stickered stacks for years. The 5-degree angle is a wash. DIYholic’s idea of using pipe insulation is a good one, I must read the same magazines; i have used the grey and the pink, no problems. I am on vertical 2×4 lumber attached to the wall with 3/4” holes every foot on 32” (every other stud) supports.

What is the mass of ~3-cubic-feet (if I fill the rack totally, 1×1x2.5 feet) of lumber on each piece of conduit? It is holding up…

This is a super old thread but I thought i’d toss my solution in: http://lumberjocks.com/projects/49292
it has 750+ bf of walnut and cherry on it now, it’s holding up fine.

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I think that the plywood section of the original poster looks like it will sag when fully loaded.
Did you ever build this?

Try making it like the double sided cantilever rack…. I made on with 2×4 and 2×6 12 ft long could easily store 2,000 bf.. kept heavy lumber on bottom of course…. I might have a old pic of it if your interested…...look at it from the side shape like a triangle….

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A good architecture for garage, storage room or a even for store shelves…

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