Introduction
This storage rack protects your full and partial sheets of plywood and keeps them within easy reach. It also works great for storing storm windows, paneling and other large flat items.Plywood storage rack
Plywood takes up relatively little space, and it’s easy to store — simply lean it against a wall. The trick is getting at it when you need it. Nine times out of 10, the job you’re planning calls for the half sheet that’s buried behind 12 others. If you’ve experienced that frustration, you’ll love this plywood storage rack.
Casters and a set of hinges are the secret for easy access. They allow you to swing the storage rack out from the wall and slide out the storm window, paneling or other item you want. Dividers strengthen the rack while letting you separate large plywood sheets from smaller ones.
Each slot has room for about six sheets of 3/4-in. plywood. Although you can modify our design and make the slots larger, keep in mind that anything that sits around for a year or two is a donation candidate.
Rack construction goes surprisingly fast. Plan an afternoon for the project, plus an hour or two to run to the home center for materials. The least expensive wood will do, but for a few dollars more you can get an AC grade of plywood that’s been sanded on one side and is usually flatter and nicer to work with.
When loaded, this rack is heavy, so make sure to buy casters rated for at least 200 lbs. each. One of the casters should have a brake for extra stability.
If you purchase all your materials new, it’ll cost a little over 100 bucks. But chances are you’ll have some of these materials lying around. This is a great chance to use up that extra 3/4-in. plywood!
Figure A: Plywood rack details
This illustration shows all of the parts of the plywood rack.
Figure B: Plywood cutting diagram
These illustrations help you use your plywood efficiently.
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