Workshop Lumber Storage Racks

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a plywood storage rack on casters that holds up to 15 sheets of 3/4 inch plywood. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

For a long time, my system for storing short pieces of wood was simple, squirrel it away in every nook and cranny I could find. The problem with this arrangement was lack of organization. I did not always know what I had on hand. So, to tackle this problem, I built the cutoff bins featured in ShopNotes No. 94. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

You can make these hangers single sided or double sided depending on your storage needs. For a single hanger just lop off the second side from the dimensions.

In an effort to save my back, I built this roll-around cart for my shop. I simply load two sheets of plywood onto the cart, roll the cart to the saw, lift the tilting top, and slide my sheet directly onto the saw.

Build this cutoff cart and keep all of your scrap wood in one spot for future use. At the link you can download the free plan.

A rack for storing lumber in the shop. Nice 3d rendering. PDF format.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a lumber storage rack. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build your sheet goods a permanent home by building a plywood storage rack for your workshop. Here is how...

This Sheet Rack supports full or partial 4 X 8 sheets for cutting lengthwise or crosswise, lay it on the floor or raise it to a comfortable height on a pair of sawhorses.

Build a storage rack for plywood using this free tutorial. This would be great for getting your garage or workshop organized.

Get your workshop organized after you build this lumber storage rack. At the link you can watch the video and download the free plan.

Build this great mobile shop cart using these free instructions complete with a materials list.

Building a super functional bin for storing and sorting varying sizes of scrap wood.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a lumber storage rack for your workshop. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a lumber cart for the workshop. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This lumber cart is not only handy for keeping your scrap wood organized, it is also mobile so you can wheel it over to your workspace then wheel it back out of the way. Awesome.

This lumber storage rack was built from recycled pallets. Here is how to build it.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a lumber storage rack. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This handy organizer allows you to see at a glance what stock you have available. Designed to hold cutoffs and other short pieces upright, this handy organizer allows you to see at a glance what stock you have available. And its wall-hugging profile takes good advantage of limited shop space.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wood cart for lumber and plywood. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a very smart solution. It combines the storage capacity of a mobile lumber storage cart and utilizes the side of the cart for panel cutting. ShopNotes Magazine May 2008 Issue 99.

Let the wheels do the work with our simple but effective plywood toting runabout.

Build your lumber cart using these free downloadable plans. It will hold full sheets of plywood as well as other miscellaneous wood.

This storage rack is easy to build and mobile as well. Build it using these step-by-step plans.

The design had to allow easy access to all materials and provide ample air circulation. After some thought and a big stack of sketches, I came up with this rack system.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a lumber storage cart. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build a wall mounted lumber rack and take advantage of vertical space instead of valuable floor space. Here is how it is made.

Build this lumber storage unit using these free woodworking plans. This one is on swivel casters for mobility sake.

Build a wall mounted lumber rack using inexpensive conduit and this free downloadable woodworking plan.

Get your garage or workshop organized once and for all when you build this DIY lumber cart.