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"mkbruin, Atlas VP" (mkbruin) 05/14/2018 at 08:42 • Filed to: None

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I built a standing shelf when I moved into my house three years ago. I’ve now decided the shelves take up valuable real estate, so I’m looking to make a change.

There are three shelves, 2' deep by 8' long and boxed with 2x4 underneath. The plan is to keep the top shelf where it’s at, and to put the other two at the same height. I’m just trying to figure out the best way to do it for the least amount of money.

I could use slotted angle...

Or I could use chain with a locking link

Or chain with a turnbuckle

Or lag eyes with wire.

And then it’s a question about which eye to use, lag or bolt....

To many options, not enough clarity. Ugh.

adamftw > mkbruin, Atlas VP 05/14/2018 at 09:29

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I just used lags and 2x4s. Lag bolted a 2x4 across the ceiling to the attic joists, lagged 2x4s to that, lagged 2x4s to those for the base, and plywood floor. I have about 200lbs on each shelf (one over each door) and can do pull ups on them and they don’t make a squeak.

shop-teacher > adamftw 05/14/2018 at 09:34

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This is what I would do. Although I’d probably just use 3-1/2" deck screws.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > mkbruin, Atlas VP 05/14/2018 at 09:48

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Ceiling: *exists*

Mkbruin:

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > mkbruin, Atlas VP 05/14/2018 at 09:57

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I did this this winter! 2X4 (2X3 would have been more than enough), lag hooks and turnbuckles. turnbuckles are a must, to play with the angle so stuff don’t fall on your head. Everything is screwed in the studs.

adamftw > shop-teacher 05/14/2018 at 10:06

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I used 3 1/2" lags because impact driver.

shop-teacher > adamftw 05/14/2018 at 10:11

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I’d use my impact driver on the screws too. Lags are just overkill, unless you’re putting a ton of weight on it ... not that overkill is a bad thing though!

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 05/14/2018 at 11:48

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That’s a nice way to do it. Simple and adjustable.

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > mkbruin, Atlas VP 05/14/2018 at 11:52

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Also, the shelf wall double row wall brackets are nice to use for adjustable shelves. I’ve got them across the front of my 2 car. I think I bought 6-8 verticals and a crap ton of shelf brackets and 4-6 16”x 8’ long shelves. They work great and are adjustable. And no need to run supports to the floor. I will be taking them with me to my next garage.