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I thought I would build a storage shelf strong enough
to hold my four wheeler, and other toys, expected total weight to be 3,000 lbs
QUESTION:My shop is overflowing with stuff ( like many of you..) while I have
12 foot ceiling, I thought I would build a storage shelf strong enough
to hold my four wheeler, and other toys, expected total weight to be
3,000 lbs. I would like to make the unit five feet high, six feet
wide and ten feet long. I do intend to store other items under the
shelf. I could use some advice on post and framing sizing. I thought
I would us 4x4 by 1/8 square tubing for the legs and angle iron or
I-beams for the sides, then, of course, cross bracing at all
corners...
Does anyone have any advice on material size I should use. I would
rather over build, but I don't want to go overboard on my over
building.
Also, looking for ideas on joining the corners. I am thinking of
bolting it all together so I can take it apart if need be, or, cutting
slots for side rails and dropping them in place.
ANSWER: If you already have I-beams, tubes or angle iron, then use the heaviest ones
you have.
If you have to buy them, it may be cheaper to buy a ready-made shelf.
Search for "pallet rack" on ebay (and sort according to distance). They
come up frequently. If you live in the Midwest, have a look at the Gorilla
Racks at Menard's. The sell different sized horizontal and vertical pieces
(ie. thick gauge welded steel pieces, painted, with lots of holes for
adjustment). You pick the ones you want and then fill in the middle pieces
with plywood.
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