I made a drilling template to idiot-proof my drilling.
Now you’ll have 8 full 2x4s, 4 6-foot 2x4s, and 8 21-inch 2x4s. Use the four 2-foot pieces from the corner post cuts to make the other 4 21-inch end pieces.
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It’s easier to manage carrying half sheets into the basement.Ģx4s: Corner posts: Cut four 2x4s down to 6-feet.Įnd Pieces: Cut one 2×4 into four 21-inch pieces. I can slide it right into the back of my jeep instead of strapping full sheets onto the roof. OSB: Cut your 2 sheets of OSB in half lengthwise so you end up with 4- 2×8 shelves.Even though I felt like a wuss I had the store guy cut the OSB underlayment for several reasons. Saw (something that will cut 2x4s and OSB). Big box of 3-inch long screws (preferable NOT drywall screws but they’ll prob be ok and cost a bit less). 2 4×8 sheets of 23/32 OSB subfloor (because it’s cheap, but you can use plywood, or any scrap stuff you might have around). 13 8-foot 2x4s (I get 14 or 15 in case something goes awry). A 48”x24”x72” unit could run about $80 whereas the lumber to build something TWICE that big is about the same (and takes about the same amount of time to assemble). It’s way more cost-effective to make your own. The shelves might get cluttered, at least it’s all up off the floor and things can begin to find their place, and get categorized.Ĭan’t you just BUY shelves? YES, and I already did, I wrote a post about heavy duty shelving units in another organizing post. My first step in organizing is always getting everything up off the floor and onto shelves. Trip to the ER, anyone? DIY 2×4 shelving to the rescue. Which REALLY sucks when you’re trying to navigate the obstacle course carrying a pancake compressor, nail gun, and shop vac. That means each trip to the basement is like walking through an obstacle course trying to find supplies to do a project. 
Mostly because they’re getting splayed out all over the floor. “Putting stuff in the basement” is especially bad when it comes to my tools, parts, nails, screws, accessories, and all that.
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