Garage storage shelves - opinions?

[tohellwithuga]

Thanks, Pappy. Any thoughts on how far out to put the support posts for the top shelves? Do I just need to make sure it falls over the triangular supports (i.e. about 20" from the wall), or should I make sure it's, say, at least 1/4 of the way back from the corner of the support (which would be about 15" from the wall)? The only thing there is, then I have about 9" of overhang for the top shelf.

Thanks again.

[Pappy]

I would put them over, or near, the ends of the triangular brackets.

[Uncle Hook]

I would consider using a french cleat system. I would faster one horizontal french cleat stringer at the top and one plain horizontal stringer at the bottom to provide bottom bracket support. Then plywood shelves and brackets can be hung anywhere on the french cleat and the set up is easy to change later on if need be.

WoodCraft sells some nice heavy duty galvanized shelf brackets for use in making lumber racks. I forget the brand but that solution might be cheaper than plywood. They are pictured here as a set but the components are available individually through Woodcraft and hardware chains like True Value.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/202...lving-Kit.aspx

[tohellwithuga]

So, I have the plywood - for good or bad, I ended up just getting the 3/4" cabinet grade ply from HD, which I will use for everything (used 10% off and some GCs).

I had about an hour free this evening and cut up the squares that will make the supports. Before I do any more cutting, though, I think I'm going to put some clear poly on everything.

Should I use interior or exterior poly? I have a 2.5 gal. of Flood CWF exterior, 2.5 gal. of Minwax interior, and a few gallons of Varathane interior available.

[toolguy1000]

it's garage shelving! i'd use whichever of those cost the least. but, i have a tendency to focus on function before form. they should all do what you need done regarding protecting the material.

[tohellwithuga]

they should all do what you need done regarding protecting the material.

Thanks, that's what I was looking for

[pelligrini]

Yea, whichever was cheapest after considering if I had any of it slated for any future projects.