What's a lumber rack?

[mackmack]

What exactly is a lumber rack? I don't think I have ever seen one.

Also, I was wondering what the best way to store wood is?

I have sheets of pine and as of right now they are laying on top of a layer of MDF which is on the garage floor.

Can I stand these up against the wall and not have to worry about it bowing?

The garage is not heated and gets pretty cold in the Cleveland weather.

Thanks.

[SARGE..g-47]

If you haven't got this answered before I get home from work later to-nite mack-mack, I'll get you some digital pics of one of many ways a lumber rack can be made.

I store lumber on the top shelving of mine and sheet goods on the bottom standing on edge. The base has a 5 degree angle that slants back to the wall and 3 upright runners in the front slanting slightly outward. The sheets are simply slid out the end when needed.

Your rack has to be designed in a way that is complimentary to your existing space. That's why I mentioned that that are in-numeral ways that it could be designed. In other words, you take what you got and make it the best it can be. ha.. ha...

Regards...

[Tom Miller]

It's simply any kind of rack, or shelving, etc. for storing lumber.

I made one that's mobile, as many do, sized to fit a certain space I had, and to store mostly sheet goods.







I think sheet goods are best stored on edge (off of concrete, etc.) at a very slight, or supported angle, for ease of access, and for good use of space. Be sure to have some safety measure to keep them from tipping -- a single sheet of mdf weighs 100#.

Anyone making a mobile rack, consider that this could be the largest load you ever put on casters.

Regards,
Tom

[mackmack]

Tom that is a really cool looking rig. If I had the space I would probably try and make one of those.

I have very limited space so it looks like I will just have to prop them against the garage wall.

[lcm1947]

Yeah I stack sheet goods against the wall myself and don't have enough regular wood to even worry about. I buy it as I need it but mostly I use or have so far used only sheet goods.

[drumpriest]

I'm another wall stacker, but that's got to come to an end soon. I can get some good deals on lumber but don't have room to store the quanitities required to get those deals. I'm thinking to build a lumber shed to store the stuff, and then just keep the stuff for the current and next project in the shop. (have to let it acclimate)

[SARGE..g-47]

Just got some pics of my wall rack. I usually don't store for long to avoid taking up too much space. I use a variety of woods and am not usually looking for mass purchases on bargains. White oak for a country kitchen table that just came off the rack is on the floor in the front ready to move to the forward shop for planing and demensioning.

The base on the bottom is angles toward the wall and I have protective rails angled out to avoid sheets tipping forward as Tom mentioned. Simply slide emout the end onto a porto sheet roller, even though I work for the most part with solid stock.

Regards...