Do-it-yourself wooden rack drawings. Do-it-yourself rack: universal furniture design

So that the "good" in the garage does not interfere with the movement, it is necessary to somehow organize its storage. The most convenient shelving for the garage. If there is enough space, they can be made on the entire wall or even on several walls. If there is no place below, you will have to move upstairs - to make shelves under the ceiling. Not the most the best way but sometimes the only one. Still, shelving in the garage standing on the floor is safer, especially if they are securely attached to the wall (to avoid unpleasant situations).

Which rack is better: welded or bolted

Shelving for the garage is made of wood and metal. Wooden mostly non-separable - on nails and self-tapping screws. They are usually installed permanently, fixed to the wall. Metal racks can be welded. Then they are indestructible. There are racks on bolted connections. These structures are mobile and can be disassembled if necessary. Their disadvantage is insufficient rigidity, since there is always some backlash in such a connection. To make the structure more stable, it is attached to the walls. To do this, metal plates with a hole can be welded (bolted) to the extreme racks. Drive a crutch into this hole (after drilling a hole of a slightly smaller diameter in the wall).

One option is a frame profile pipe and plywood shelves

Both welded and bolted shelving for the garage serve well, but welded structures are more common. The collapsible option is chosen in two cases. The first is that it is possible to move to another garage and all the equipment will have to be transported, and the structure weighs hundreds of kilograms, so it is problematic to move it entirely. The second is that there is no possibility or desire to use welding (if the garage racks are made by hand). The rest usually prefer welded ones - they are more stable and, with welding experience, are assembled faster.

On sale there are still metal racks made of perforated corners. They are also mobile and can be disassembled, but they are connected using hooks (on the crossbars) and grooves (on the racks). Such storage systems are convenient - you can rearrange the shelves to the desired height. Their disadvantage is that they are expensive.

Designs and dimensions

Structurally, shelving for the garage consists of racks, crossbars and shelves. Sometimes, to increase rigidity, transverse puffs are also made on the back side - two steel strips welded / screwed diagonally to the extreme racks. They compensate for side loads increasing overall stability and reliability.

Dimensions - the height and depth of the shelves - are chosen almost arbitrarily - depending on what you intend to store. The only thing that needs to be carefully selected is the span length - the distance between the racks in one section. It depends on the stiffness of the material you decide to use: the shelves should not sag even when fully loaded. For heavy things / objects, the span is about 1.5 meters, if the load is not too large, the distance can be increased to 2 meters, but it’s definitely not worth doing more. If you need garage shelving greater length, put intermediate racks, the distance between which still cannot be more than 2 meters.

A few words about the height of the shelves in the rack. The lowest shelf can be raised from the floor level by 50-70 cm (even more if desired). This is where the heaviest items are usually placed. The rest of the shelves can be done on different height, 30 cm is inconvenient and impractical. In general, the optimal shelf should be 1.5 liter plastic bottle, and this is 35-37 cm. This distance is convenient for use.

What are they made of

As already mentioned, shelving for the garage is made of wood and metal. Wooden ones are lighter in weight, it is easier to work with wood, but they do not withstand such heavy loads. Metal ones are heavier (many times heavier), but an elephant can also be laid on them.

There is also the issue of price. Rolled metal is not cheap at all these days. If you buy everything in the market or in a store, at the price of one rack (along with consumables) you will cost almost the same amount as the finished one. The only real way to save money is to buy metal at the metal base in whole whips (there are 6 m and 12 m), and then cut into pieces of the desired length. Slicing can be right at the base, you will have to pay extra for services, but the amounts are very small. In this case, you will be able to reduce costs by about 20-30%.

Lumber is less expensive than metal. But do not think that the costs will be small: you will have to buy high-quality wood without knots, and this is the “elite” or “premium” class with a corresponding price tag. So it won't be very cheap.

from wood

Operating conditions in the garage are far from the best - high humidity, frost, alternating freezing / freezing, sometimes - heat. Not very good for wood. Therefore, all material must be treated with antibacterial and protective compounds. Take wood products for outdoor use, as conditions in an unheated garage are more like them. You can choose a tool that simultaneously tints the surface to be treated and your product can not be painted. After processing, the materials are dried and only then work begins.

When connecting parts of a wooden shelving, you can use the standard methods for carpenters - in a quarter or half-paw. If this is difficult for you, you can also nail butt, and use metal corners and / or overhead plates to reinforce the connections.

Another point: it is better to connect on nails, and not on self-tapping screws. It turns out more stable, less connections "loose". If you choose the option with reinforcement with plates, they can be mounted on self-tapping screws.

Now in terms of size: for racks, a beam of 50 * 50 mm is usually used, for the crossbars, you can use the same beam or a little thinner - 50 * 30 mm. Flooring is made from:

boards with a thickness of at least 21 mm;
moisture resistant plywood with a thickness of 10 mm;

The cheapest are board and plywood. Laminated chipboard is much more expensive, but it does not need to be painted, and this is a good plus. In order not to spend a lot, you can take the first and last sheets in a pack at the bases - they are scratched and are much cheaper.

Wooden shelving in the garage - drawing with dimensions

Another point: the side cut remains open on the shelves made of chipboard. If it is not processed, when the humidity rises, the chips will swell, the shelf will warp. To prevent this from happening, coat the edges with silicone. With such processing, nothing will happen to chipboard.

metal

If you decide to make metal shelving for the garage, the choice of materials is wider - there are two options for rolled metal, plus standard storage solutions (perforated corners). You can also use metal parts designed for other purposes - for example, steel cable racks or cable channels that are used in communication are suitable.

Cable channels and shelves - convenient and not very expensive

So, what is the frame of a metal shelving in the garage made of:

From a metal corner with a metal thickness of 3-4 mm. The width of the corner shelf is 25-45 cm, depending on the planned loads. Durable, but metal-intensive material, weighs a lot, is expensive.
Profile pipe (rectangular in section). With a lower metal consumption (wall thickness is less), compared to a metal corner, it has best performance in elasticity (harder to bend), more resistant to torsion. Approximate dimensions for racks 50*50 mm or 40*40 mm, for cross bars 50*25 mm or 40*25 mm respectively.
Racks are made from a professional pipe, and crossbars from a corner. The thickness of the metal is 2-3 mm, the width of the shelf is 25 mm or more. Unfold the corner so that the flooring to be laid is like in a "nest".

The flooring on the shelves is made from the same materials as for a wooden rack (board, plywood, OSB, chipboard), only sometimes non-standard options are added, which wooden frame use sharply because of the high mass - sheet metal.

The board remains optimal for most regions - a reliable, not very expensive material. It is necessary to take sexual, without knots (with a minimum of knots) with a thickness of 21 mm or more. Treat with antiseptics, then paint.

Plus metal shelves - high reliability with a small thickness, the disadvantages are the price, weight and “loudness”. They also need to be painted, but first they must be cleaned of rust, then go through with a rust converter and primer, then paint and preferably in two layers. Also, by the way, it is necessary to process and metal carcass. Then the rack in the garage will not rust.

Features of the assembly of metal racks

Metal racks can be welded or bolted together. There are usually no issues with welding. If a corner is used, it can be overlapped - a difference of 3-5 mm when laying the shelves is invisible. If you wish, you can cut out the excess in one of the shelves, butt-weld, but trimming takes a lot of time, and you still won’t see much difference.

With the assembly of the frame for the bolted shelving, the procedure is as follows: first, the squares of the sidewalls and shelves are assembled separately, then they are twisted together. At least two bolts are desirable for each connection - for greater rigidity (less backlash).

If you assemble racks for a garage from a profile pipe with your own hands, the procedure is different. First, the sidewalls are assembled, short crossbars are attached to them. It turns out two rectangles with crossbars. Then they are connected by crossbars.

How to make connections, see the photo. In one case, welding is still needed - to weld the "heel pad", in the other you can do without it - cut out the "ears", bend and cling to them.

There is another way - special crab systems. These are metal plates with grooves molded to fit the profile. Pipes are laid in the grooves, then two plates are pulled together with bolts.

Such a connection is unlikely to withstand very large loads, but there is an undeniable plus - you do not need to drill a bunch of holes in the metal. In a profiled pipe, this is certainly easier than in a thick-walled corner, but it still takes a lot of time and effort.

By the way, the bolts are used M8 or M6, respectively, large holes are required for them. It is easier to first drill with a thin drill, then expand to the desired size with a thick one. But even with this order, you will need a solid amount of drills. So that they overheat less and break less often, put a jar of water next to it, periodically lower the drill there.

Layout, schemes, drawings, ideas

In the garage, you need not only a rack, but you also need a workbench and a stand for hand tool- all kinds of keys and other small things, which are many and come up with some specific comfortable spot storage is difficult.

The workbench can be made in the center of the rack. This is convenient - everything you need will be at hand, you do not have to constantly go to the shelves.

The workbench can be part of the system, or you can make two separate modules, between which you can install the required table. If you don’t like this arrangement, you can change the configuration - at least put it at an angle.

As for the tool stand. There is a factory option - a perforated sheet of metal with holders hung on it. The idea is very good, except for the price.

As usual, there are also a few DIYs (what a garage without them) on the same topic. The ideas are simple to implement, maybe not so elegant, but convenient:

And if desired, all this can be put on wheels - make the stand for the tool mobile. This is the case if warm time year you prefer to work with the machine on the street.

Well, for inspiration ... so that in general all the tools are in place))

When there are so many things that there is nowhere to put them, the task of creating additional storage space arises, and the rack is perfect for this.

it is easy to make, it will cost inexpensively;
any materials can be used;
you can think over the design so that it does not take up much space;
its height will allow you to use the space up to the ceiling.

Shelving is suitable for any interior and can fit anywhere in the house. The design itself implies a significant degree of freedom in the choice of material and forms - it can be made for any interior, from the corridor to the living room.

Racks made of natural eco-friendly material can be used in the nursery, in the kitchen. With the help of a rack, you can quickly put things in order in any cluttered room.

The rack can also be used in the kitchen to free the kitchen table from unnecessary items.

The design of the rack is extremely simple - it is a frame on which shelves are fixed at different heights. For added stability, it is attached to the wall.

For rational use hanging racks are suitable for space - the upper part of the wall is often left unoccupied, it can be used to place things.

Despite the huge volume they hold, they do not clutter up the space, maintaining a feeling of air and spaciousness, especially for shelving without back walls. For storage of stocks, you can choose just this type of shelving. They can be arranged so that the approach is from any direction. They are also suitable for a garage or pantry.

Graceful creations made of wood and chipboard with partitions, drawers and lower closed shelves will be an excellent addition to the interior of a living room, bedroom, or your own office.

The rack can be used for zoning the room, while it will help maintain order. The absence of a back wall will make the division of zones weightless.

The rack can be placed on furniture wheels, and if desired, moved, changing the space, or used as a static partition.

Most often, racks are used to store books, and such a rack can stand anywhere, even occupy non-functional space in the corridor.

Despite the numerous advantages of solid bookcases, racks are very popular, and the low cost only reinforces their advantage.

Small shelving fits perfectly into the hallway, regardless of its size. Umbrellas, shoes, gloves and keys get their permanent places, and are visible and at hand.

The rack installed in the kitchen saves space significantly, because you can place hanging, hanging products by placing utensils on them according to the frequency of use.

In the living room, a beautifully executed rack can replace a bulky wall; everything will fit on it, from a TV to books and trifles.

If you make several shelves with doors, then it will be possible to arrange bottles of wine, glasses, dishes for receiving guests.

Development of a model for self-production

To begin with, the idea of \u200b\u200bthe rack must be depicted in the drawing. To do this, the space that is allocated for it must be measured and plotted on graph paper on a scale. Then the shelves are drawn, with reference to the actual size and taking into account what will be stored on the rack.

If heavy things will be placed on it, for example, spare parts or tools, you should not make the shelves too long so that they do not sag over time. Their length should not exceed 1 meter, while they can be additionally reinforced with a metal profile.

If the rack is installed from wall to wall, then you need to decide which design to choose:

a static version from wall to wall is possible, with shelves fixed directly to the walls. This solution has several drawbacks, and the gain in space is small;
it is better to make an autonomous structure, then, if necessary, it can be moved. In this case, the drawing leaves a margin of at least 15 cm to the wall, maybe even a little more, so that it can be placed and moved if necessary.

Even if there are things with low weight on the shelves, they should not be made longer than 1.5 m, otherwise they will begin to sag.

The shelves themselves should not be too deep so that all things can be easily reached. In general, the presence of several rows on the shelves very quickly becomes tiring, especially when you have to put everything out to find what you need. Therefore, the depth of the shelves should not exceed half a meter.

The height of the shelves is also worth considering separately. It can range from 30-40 cm to 50-60 cm. This value depends on the dimensions of things, you must immediately plan what and where it will stand. Shelf height should be at least 7-10 cm above the tallest item that will be placed on the shelf, then it will be convenient to get it.

The simplest rack is suitable for a garage or pantry, if the product will stand in rooms, you should consider a more elegant constructive solution- finishing, configuration, the presence of decorative details.

All calculations should be schematically reflected on a scale grid in compliance with proportions. Then simply measure the dimensions of the components, make an approximate layout of the material and get to work.

Below is an assembly diagram of the simplest rack, the main details of which are - support frames and shelves.

Material selection

The most affordable material is wood, it is inexpensive and easy to buy. In addition, its processing requires minimal skills - if the rack is the first product, then making it from wood guarantees success even if there are errors.

For a simple model, you need to choose a 5X5 planed timber and boards for shelves. Shelves can also be made from sheet material: chipboard, plywood.

Metal works well too, but working with metal requires some skills, for example, you will have to master drilling a hole in metal. Metal products have increased strength, durability, and are well suited for high-tech interiors. You can combine a reinforced frame with wooden shelves, which will be carefully processed - this product can be done elegantly.

Instrument preparation

To do the job, you will need the following tools:

construction pencil (a regular one with a soft lead is also suitable);
tape measure (preferably with millimeters, or at least with half-centimeter marks);
jigsaw;
drill (drills with a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the screws and a drill with a diameter slightly larger than the screw head);
grinder with nozzles or rings with different grains;
self-tapping screws;
crosshead screwdriver;
hammer;
a set of skins with different grains.

You also need to buy brackets for fixing shelves or metal corners.

To process wood, you need to buy special liquids, for example, with fire and bioprotective properties, stains of the desired shade, varnishes. Varnishes can be purchased immediately with the desired shade, there are also colored ones: green, blue, etc.

Part preparation

First, in accordance with the drawing, mark the main parts of the product on the material, carefully measure everything down to the millimeter.

After they are cut, they should be processed:

sand down grinder, changing nozzles from coarse and medium grain to fine. When buying material, it is better to choose planed boards, then finishing work will take less time. When sanding, you should pay attention to the sides and especially to the cuts - you need to make them smooth.

Soak the prepared parts with an antiseptic or stain, dry well.

Shelving assembly

The steps for assembling the rack look something like this:

Then the parts are combined on the floor and fastened with self-tapping screws.

The boards must be cut to the intended length of the shelves. You can screw each one separately, you can first assemble the shelves on the transverse bars (1-2), then install the already assembled shelves;
The installed longitudinal bars will increase the reliability of the shelves and fasten the rack frames together;
If the material is sheet, the task is simplified - they are cut out entirely;
After assembly, the product should be sanded again and processed, coated with paint.

Shelving options

The easiest way to get a new piece of furniture is to buy a prefabricated kit.

The advantages of this solution to the problem are obvious:

All parts are already professionally processed, metal parts are made of stainless steel, galvanized or coated with anti-corrosion agents, wooden parts are also fully prepared for assembly.

In most models, the variability of the heights of the shelves is provided - they can be rearranged without any additional steps.

Metal racks have special strength, the plasticity of the material will make it possible to make a whole system around the perimeter of the room and store objects of any weight on it, from wheels from a car to stocks and conservation;
The traditional material - wood - will never lose its relevance. Eco-friendly, durable, easy to process, allows you to realize any idea. Depending on the design, it has some restrictions on the weight of things; it is less durable than iron.

Do-it-yourself shelving will not only save a substantial amount, but also transform the space of the house. One has only to try once to put your own piece of furniture and load it with things, there will be a desire to do something else.

Even if the hands are not very skillful, they will be able to make a rack after watching this video. When viewing, pay attention Special attention on the processing of parts and methods of their connection.

A few decades ago, furniture was very difficult to get. This contributed to the fact that home craftsmen made it on their own. Today, in every store of relevant goods, you can find a model for every taste and budget, but to this day it is customary to buy sheet materials, which go to the production of cabinet furniture.

The rack is used in interior design quite often. It has functional qualities, and its appearance does not burden the perception of the room. You can buy such a piece of furniture in a store, but its dimensions, shape and color are not always suitable for the buyer. In this case, it is better to start manufacturing the structure yourself, using chipboard, which will save and simplify the work.

Preparation of the main material

Before making a rack, you should decide whether the design should be cheap or stylish. Thickened details can create a feeling of monumentality and massiveness. Such a piece of furniture will look expensive, but it will take twice as much materials, effort and time. Therefore, it is recommended to use 16 mm chipboard.

Horizontal planes will need 6 pieces, the size of each of which should be 1200x350 mm. Vertical planes must be cut in the amount of 15 pieces, the parameters of each of them must be equal to 320x320 mm. If you decide to make a stylish chipboard rack, then the number of parts should be multiplied by two. This option will stand on horizontal bars in chipboard color, however, they can be replaced by those selected in the hardware store.

Preparing Consumables

The main fasteners for furniture are 5x70 mm. If you buy a box of 1000 pieces, you can save 5 times compared to the retail price. In addition to legs and confirmations, it should be purchased with an adhesive base. Vertical planes will be visible from both sides, and it is better to fix the composite parts together with brackets from the working ends. The edge must be purchased wide, the standard 22 mm must be discarded.

Preparation of structural details

If you will be making a chipboard rack, then you will also have to prepare structural details. Laminate board does not make sense to cut at home, unless you have circular saw with a quality disc. These manipulations are best entrusted to professionals who are engaged in the manufacture of furniture. But you can stick the edge with your own hands, using an ordinary iron to heat the adhesive surface. The regulator must be set to 3/4 of the maximum power.

After that, you need to attach the edge to the end of the parts, heat it up and come with a dry rag. Run the rag over the surface several times to make sure the edges are secure. The protruding excess is cut off with a knife and processed with fine-grained sandpaper. You should not be zealous with grinding, otherwise you will get a chamfer, which is useless on chipboard furniture.

Carrying out assembly

When making a rack from chipboard, you need to use confirmations as screeds. Through 8 mm holes are made in the plane, 5 mm holes must be made at the ends of the parts, deepening by 60 mm. In order not to encounter difficulties when using manual wrenches, which are sold together with confirmations, you should purchase a hex bit for a screwdriver. In order for the chipboard rack to be original, the vertical planes can be positioned as you like. The main requirement in this case is that the holes for the fasteners match, and the structure itself is stable.

Alternative chipboard shelving: assembly from individual cubes

Do-it-yourself chipboard rack can be made using another technology. It will involve the assembly of individual cubes. Detailing involves the preparation of 20 sidewalls of square-shaped cubes with a side of 300 mm. Large shelves will have dimensions equal to 700x300 mm. They will need 10 pieces, as well as small shelves. The dimensions of the latter will be 500x300 mm. Detailing from fiberboard involves cutting 5 blanks with dimensions that are equal to 695x295 mm. Another 5 elements should have dimensions equal to 495x295 mm.

Fasteners and accessories

When shelving is made of chipboard, photos of such finished structures and a description of the work should always be at hand for the master. So, for example, they will make it clear that the ends should be pasted over with a melamine edge. It is selected in the color of the main material. Confirmations with the above dimensions will be needed to carry out the work. Furniture nails should also be purchased, their dimensions will be 1.5x25 mm. Buy 4x30mm self-tapping screws. With their help, you can pull together the cubes as soon as you make a beautiful design.

Chipboard can be made only after you see that there is a certain set of tools available, among them:

screwdriver;
drill;
pencil;
roulette;
hammer;
screwdriver bits.

After all the tools and parts are ready, you can proceed with the assembly.

Work methodology

In order to make shelving, chipboard is often used by home craftsmen. The technology provides for the assembly of the cube, for this, on the sidewall it is necessary to mark the rear and front edges, as well as the lower and upper. Letters are placed on the plane, this will allow you to navigate. 40 mm should be measured from the back and front, while 8 mm is measured from the bottom and top. This will mark the sidewall for confirmations.

8 mm holes are drilled in the marks obtained. The shelves will have the same width and different lengths, their width will need to be drilled. Holes are made in the thickness of the parts using a 5 mm drill, for this you should go deep by 60 mm. To obtain a cube, the shelves are pulled together with the sidewalls. Hardboard can be nailed, it is important to keep right angles. The hats of confirmations are decorated with caps, which can be purchased at the hardware store.

Chipboard shelving for the home must have a solid foundation if the structure is to have an impressive height. Before starting work, it is necessary to mark the wall. For load-bearing supports in this case, wooden beams are usually used. If the rack will have the height of the room, then the base is attached not only to the floor, but also to the ceiling. Wooden bars in this case act as an excellent base, they can have a rectangular or square shape. Everything will rest on the final size finished construction, width and depth of shelves.

The frame is twisted with self-tapping screws, and the corners are reinforced with planks. The base can be fixed to the wall, then the rack will be different a high degree sustainability. It is important to ensure that the bearing supports are vertical. The transverse side braces will ensure the reliability of the rack, which will make the structure rigid. These factors must be taken into account if the rack will be subjected to high loads.

Conclusion

If the described piece of furniture reaches the height of the ceiling, then it is possible to sheathe finished supports not only with chipboard, but also with MDF. Fastening in this case is carried out to the bars, on the sides, top and bottom. The result is a finished box that does not have a back wall. But if you wish, you can add a rack with it. The most simple design consists only of shelves and bars. After completion of work, the material can be painted.

The most practical and simple design for storing a variety of things and objects in a home is a rack. It can be installed not only in the pantry, but also in any other room, from the office to the bedroom, as well as on closed balcony or in the garage.

Racks - different in design and operation options

When there are no special places for storing things, working tools, books and other trifles in an apartment or house, the home becomes cluttered very quickly. Well, if the living space allows you to install an additional chest of drawers or a closet, equip a pantry. But in many apartments this is simply not possible. Their quadrature is not designed for a large amount of furniture. In such cases, it makes sense to independently make a compact and at the same time roomy rack, using affordable and easy to handle for its manufacture. wood material.

A wooden rack is structurally a product with special racks on which the shelves are fixed. The number of the latter can be any. On the shelves you can store relatively small items - tools used by home craftsmen, dishes, all kinds of trinkets. With the correct design of such a structure, it will fit without problems even in a very modest dwelling. In addition, wood products are suitable for any interior of a house or apartment. Natural wood harmoniously fits into the classic decor of the room, and into the newfangled options for its arrangement, whether it be Provence or country.

Homemade racks are divided into several types. Each of them has its own characteristics. For example, stationary products are mounted "for centuries" in one place. They are built in the form of a solid frame with many crossbars and several racks that allow you to mount the required number of shelves. Mobile racks are described by a similar design. But, unlike stationary ones, they are necessarily supplied with wheels. With the help of the latter, the described furniture moves without difficulty throughout the dwelling. This option is suitable for people who constantly change the interior of the house, rearrange objects in it.

In small apartments, we recommend installing wooden shelving. They allow rational use of the available area by optimizing the available space. Hanging structures usually include a small number of shelves fixed to the walls. If you need a rack exclusively for small items and things that a person uses every day ( hygiene products, tableware, kitchen utensils), you can make a rotating design. It can be both mobile and stationary. Rotating shelving is most often placed in kitchens and toilets, mobile - in bedrooms and children's rooms, installed once and for all - in libraries. Hanging structures are allowed to be mounted in any premises.

Preparing materials for assembling a structure - where do we start?

According to experts, it is best to make the structures of interest to us from high-quality boards (timber) from red rocks, oak or more affordable pine. The use of products from chipboard wood materials (chipboard) is not welcome due to the short period of their operation. It makes sense to use such blanks only in certain cases. For example, when a temporary storage facility is being built.

The selected wood material must be well dried. It is optimal if its humidity is not more than 12%. Before assembly, the boards must be impregnated special formulations and antiseptic solutions. If the rack is planned to be installed in the bathroom or in the kitchen, the blanks are additionally treated with water-repellent mixtures. After applying the indicated compositions, the boards must be left for a couple of days in the room where we will mount home-made furniture. During this time, they acclimatize to the humidity and temperature in the room.

In addition to the boards, we will need metal corners, shelf clamps, plywood sheets, timber for the construction of crossbars, legs on wheels (if a mobile structure is planned), a brush and varnish for wood coating, fixing screws, wood glue. The tool for making shelving needs the simplest. A hammer, drill, grinder and jigsaw will suffice. Don't forget to take a pencil and a tape measure as well. Without them, we will not be able to mark up and make design drawings. And without these operations, it will not work to build a really high-quality rack.

Dimensions and drawings of improvised structures - let's listen to experts

To assemble a practical and easy-to-use design, you should decide on the place where it will be mounted. We measure the parameters of the area allocated for these purposes and strictly focus on them when designing the rack. If the work on creating a rack is being done for the first time, and the structure itself is intended to store cans of seams, rarely used items and work tools, it is better to design a simple structure. You don't have to come up with fancy shapes. Do not try to decorate a purely practical design. For the manufacture of such racks, it is enough to determine its height and width of the shelves.

If homemade furniture will be part of original interior rooms, the issues of its design will have to be approached more creatively and much more responsibly. It is necessary to think over not only its size, but also the decoration option, consider different schemes arrangement of structures, choosing the best of them. It all depends on your personal preferences, ideas about beauty and financial capabilities. From wood, you can create very unusual structures with your own hands that will decorate any home.

Schemes for placement homemade devices and drawings for their manufacture can be the simplest (Figure 1). It is not necessary to have skills in the field of engineering graphics. On the drawing, you just need to correctly indicate the dimensions of the planned structure. And then build it strictly according to them.

1. We determine the width, taking into account the available free space in the room. Nuance. The width of the rack is taken 7–10 cm less than the width of the free area. This is necessary to ensure that all assembly work takes place in the most comfortable conditions.
2. We calculate the width of the shelves based on the purposes for which they will be used. If the rack is needed to store large items ( car tires, heavy tools), we take its maximum value (it is limited only by the bearing capacity of the structure). When small things with a small mass are stored on the shelves, a width of 25–40 cm will suffice.
3. The length of the shelves is also selected taking into account overall dimensions items that will be stored on them. Tip: do not make the shelves longer than 150 cm. With an increase in their length, the risk of deformation and destruction of the rack increases.
4. The optimal depth of the shelves is 50 cm. If this recommended size is exceeded, you may have difficulty getting things out.

We take the height of the shelves in the range of 30–60 cm. The lower shelf, as a rule, is made deeper than the rest. It is convenient to store heavy tools and large items on it. And the upper sections are intended for shoes, clothes, voluminous, but light boxes and things.

We make rack elements - the main stage of work

The rack is made by hand according to an understandable algorithm: first we cut out the individual parts of the structure, and then we assemble them together. Work should always begin with the preparation of the lower base of the structure of interest to us. It must be made from massive board. Its thickness is taken such that a three-centimeter self-tapping screw can be screwed into the resulting shelf.

To increase the strength of the base, it is desirable to fix pieces of timber in its lower part. We take the same length and width. We install the bars across the base shelf in increments of 50–100 cm. Now we make the side racks (in fact, the walls). We use timber or boards. If we want to save on materials, we use plywood instead (we choose thicker products).

The width of each plywood rack must be equal to the width of the bottom board. But their height is not limited by anything.

Next on inner sides side walls we put marks for placing shelves. We select their height ourselves. Most often, home craftsmen make shelves of the same size, which is wrong. It is better to design their height differently. Then we get a really roomy design that allows you to rationally store things with different geometric parameters.

The next stage of work is the manufacture of shelves. They should enter the rack freely, but tightly. The thickness of the shelves is 2.5–5 cm, the width is equal to the depth of the structure. It will be correct to support each shelf with transverse bars (by analogy with the lower base). They are easy to nail with small nails. After that, we make the back of the rack, with which it leans against the wall.

If you are satisfied with the color and texture of the wall in the room, the back of the structure may not be installed. In other cases, we make it from chipboard or plywood. There is no point in using expensive boards. We have prepared everything necessary elements, which means that you can start assembling the structure. This operation will not cause any special problems for us.

Assembling a system for storing things and objects - no difficulties are expected!

Compound separate parts the rack can be made convenient for home master way. Some use nails and screws, others prefer glue. The choice is yours. We begin the assembly by attaching the back wall to the bottom shelf. This procedure is best done with self-tapping screws. It is clear that when the back wall is in makeshift closet not provided, we skip this stage of the operation, and start the assembly work with the installation of shelves and side walls-racks. On the latter, we have markup. We install the holders on the marks made. For their manufacture, materials such as plastic and metal are used.

If there is no special load on the shelves, we attach plastic holders, otherwise - metal ones. And already on the fixed elements we put shelves. Then we take self-tapping screws and connect the lower base with the side walls into one frame. It is very important to achieve perfect evenness of the corners of the structure. Additionally, you can fasten the base and racks with metal corners. So we will significantly increase the strength of the rack.

Some self-taught masters do not consider the holders to be reliable enough and prefer to install shelves using a different technology. It is more labor intensive. But also finished building is noticeably stronger. The technology involves fastening the shelves directly to the racks on the sides of the rack. The operation is performed with a partner (you can’t do it yourself) according to the following scheme:

1. We connect the base and side walls.
2. One person brings the shelf to the fastener, inserts it and holds it firmly.
3. The second one fixes the shelf with self-tapping screws on the reverse side.

The operation must be performed very carefully. The slightest distortion - and appearance homemade shelving will be corrupted. To avoid this, the process of installing and fastening each shelf should be carried out using the building level.

After assembly, the structure, in principle, can be placed in the place intended for it. But experts advise to additionally cover it with a lid, which is installed above the topmost shelf. This addition protects the rack and things stored on it from dust. The lid can be put on glue or fixed with nails, self-tapping screws. It also does not hurt to attach legs to our structure on small rollers. This will make it possible to move the rack around the home.

If chipboards (chipboards) or other products from pressed sawdust were used to make the back wall or shelves, it is advisable to decorate the structure. The easiest option is to glue parts of the rack with melamine film. It is fixed with a bitter iron on a chipboard, from which all the roughness is removed with sandpaper or a grinder before that. wooden materials, from which we made our home cabinet, can also be varnished or stained. Then the rack will look more elegant and respectable.

You can store unnecessary things on the rack. This is a convenient place, the presence of which allows you to avoid cluttering the apartment. It is practical and simple in its structure and appearance. The rack will bring many benefits not only in the house, but also in the garage. You can also use it to arrange a pantry on the balcony.

How to make a rack with your own hands? To answer this question, let's prepare simple tools and materials. The manufacturing process is fast, and besides, you do not need to spend money on buying such furniture from the store.

Preparation of tools and materials

Before assembly, the following accessories are prepared:

Fasteners (screws);
Screwdrivers or screwdriver;
Jigsaw for cutting material;
Level and roulette;
Drawing tools (pencil, chalk).

Beginners should know what a rack can be made of, for this you will need:

timber;
Reiki;
Shelves.

The selection of materials for the future rack is done taking into account climatic features and purpose. The location of such structures in wet rooms will cause corrosion. metal elements, a wooden base will start to rot. To avoid such phenomena, varnish and other protective coatings should be used.

If it is supposed to use MDF or chipboard for the shelves, then the material must be sawn before processing. The procedure can be done by yourself using a jigsaw.

In the absence of a tool, the cut is made in specialty stores. Many materials are suitable for the manufacture of shelves: cut board, thick glass, plywood, plastic.

Designs and drawings

On the Internet there are different schemes and drawings of shelving. You can choose any, but for the best result you will have to make changes. It's all about the size of the place where the structure will stand. For measurements, we use a tape measure and a pencil.

If canning twists or working tools are stored on the rack, then the simplest product design is chosen. Meet various options handmade shelving.

The width and height of the product is selected depending on the room and the stored items. long shelves it is not recommended to do this, a deflection from a large weight is possible, or the shelf itself will bend under its own weight. In this case, its length should not exceed 90 cm.

It is also necessary to fasten the elements together with the calculation of the expected load. To do this, select the appropriate fasteners. To attach the rack to the wall brick type, you should take self-tapping screws no more than 52 mm long, and if the wall is concrete, then 89 mm.

Having determined the measurements, and appearance rack, the design process moves on to the next stage of drawing development. Sketches are made general view, and the dimensions of the shelves are noted.

Step by step production

Detailed instructions for the manufacture of racks can be divided into stages:

Base assembly.
Installation of boxes and shelves.
Finishing work.

Before installation, markings are applied to the wall. The frame of the rack, made to the full height of the wall, must be fixed from above and below. This will give him stability.

The rigidity of the structure will give a base made of wooden beam. Such a bearing support will serve as the key to success for the entire structure.

Depending on the size of the shelves, it is determined which type of bar to use. They can be square or rectangular in shape. To fix the base of the board, and the bars, self-tapping screws up to 3 cm long are used.

Each load-bearing support during installation must be in a strictly vertical position. To make the structure rigid, braces of the lateral transverse type are installed. This condition is met if heavy items are stored on the rack.

When the base is formed, it is necessary to proceed with the installation of the box elements. It is collected from chipboard boards or MDF. Other types of materials are also used. Each plate is attached to the sides of the structure. Back wall remains open.

The installation of shelves is started at the last stage of assembly. To begin with, markup is applied to the walls of the structure. The method of fastening the shelves depends on the weight that they must withstand.

Metal corners more effectively hold the load. Bars are mounted on them, then shelves. Self-tapping screws that secure the timber and the shelf, it is better to choose a little longer than the thickness of the shelf by 6 mm.

On the Internet you can see photos of racks with various finishes. Every fan will find something interesting for himself.