How To Build Simple Shelves In A Storage Shed

How to build shelving from timber.

How to build simple shelves in a storage shed. This storage shed shelf is constructed by first cutting out the size shelf you want to have out of osb or plywood then nailing a length of 2x4 on the bottom front and back. Each one can fit up to 16 large plastic bins with easy access to all your stuff. Build a series of wooden shelving units to fit dozens of plastic bins. I always have left over lumber when building sheds so i try to use it rather then throw it away.

Sometimes you have so much stuff in your storage shed that you can t even spare the wall space to build your shelves. The illustration below shows the easiest way to build storage shed shelves. First cut out the shelf size you require from 12mm 1 2 inch plywood and nail a piece of 2x4 to the underneath of the front back and sides. Well i have an easy way to build storage shelves for either the garage shed or maybe a storage room.

Use vertical 2x4s for the supports at the front and back to form the suport frame. The picture below shows how to make some simple but strong shelves from 4x2 timber. It looks great on the outside but without some shelving and storage hooks for tools inside most of the interior space would go to waste. And all you need is some 2x4 s plywood screws and some tools.

Well i have an easy way to build storage shelves for either the garage shed or maybe a storage room. The way i decided to build these shelves was attaching them directly to the wall so these cannot be moved after they are built. In that scenario you ll want to follow along with this video tutorial from wood tools workshop and build yourself some shelves that nearly touch the ceiling of your shed. Download the free woodworking plans and make your own today.

Our goal for this project is to build three sturdy plywood shelves. This shed is a high quality build with 2 4 studs 16 on center 3 4 pressure treated plywood subfloor and 1 2 plywood walls.