I thought the collective may have some experience, or know a good site to look for hints and tips for a couple of projects...
I need to kit out my new garage with shelving, workbench, storage, etc. I'm thinking of using 2x4 for the framework as much as possible because I
can get it for nothing, but apart from that the only objective is 'locost'... I'm especially looking for pointers on the best way to do
all the joints...
I also need to build a wall to wall / floor to ceiling bookcase inside, with some cupboards incorporated. Something like this:
http://www.decohubs.com/thumbs/floor-to-ceiling-bookcases.jpg
I've built some similar shelving before from Conti board, but suspect there may be a better material and I don't know how to do cupboards...
Google carpentry hints and tips?
If I was to do my garage again, or move and start again, mine would be decked out with kitchen cabinets
as much as possible,
unless bought on ebay, probably not cheap though
steve
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Originally posted by rusty nuts
Google carpentry hints and tips?
Just screw the timbers together with big screws, no need for fancy joins. 18mm ply works well for shelves as it's strong and you can sand the edges. Contiboard will have sharp splinters.
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Forget contiboard, ply is your friend, once screwed to the wall it will not shift, I would let the horizontals into the uprights by 1/2" and
screw and glue.
Ive made a nice workbench out of 63mm x 38mm studding, glued loads of it together to make the top, you could do the same for your book shelf if you can get it for free, i will get you a picture tomorrow if your interested
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This is what I did for shed with free floor boards and 2x4.
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[Edited on 1/2/15 by talkingcars]
When i move i am going to use an old kitchen suite. I was gutted a few weeks back because a sharp looking load of high gloss coloured kitchen units
went on ebay including a dishwasher (read greasy bits cleaner) and sink ( always good for a garage) for just over 100.
Absolute bargin.
Got cheap metal brackets holding up scaffolding boards for shelfs, a bench made of 2x4 which i later added cheap airing cuboard door cut in half to make doors. Also used left over kitchen worktop for my othe counter/workbench in the prosses of extending and reroofing the garage but will be adding loads of waste high shelfing units using 2x2 and left over loft boards.
As said simply use 4" screws to do the joints, no need for anything more complicated - but pre-drill the first member to ensure the joint pulls tight. Myself and my dad (a joiner by trade) have done many work benches/racks etc in our various garages and workshops over the years. 18mm ply for the shelves will be solid as a rock.
Pictures of some of my shelves.
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Originally posted by JoelP
Just screw the timbers together with big screws, no need for fancy joins.