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Project 1: Suspended Shelving
Don’t overload bins with heavy stuff. Limit the total weight to about 160 lbs.
Don’t overload bins with heavy stuff. Limit the total weight to about 160 lbs.
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Project 1: Suspended Shelving
One shelf holds all this! Each shelf holds eight containers 16 in. wide x 24 in. long x 12-1/2 in. high.
One shelf holds all this! Each shelf holds eight containers 16 in. wide x 24 in. long x 12-1/2 in. high.
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Project 1: Suspended Shelving
A Shelf Support Detail
A Shelf Support Detail
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Project 1: Suspended Shelving
1. Measure from the ceiling to the top of the raised garage door. Subtract 1 in. to determine the height of the side 2x4s.
1. Measure from the ceiling to the top of the raised garage door. Subtract 1 in. to determine the height of the side 2x4s.
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Project 1: Suspended Shelving
2. Build three identical shelf supports, align the side supports, and predrill and lag-screw each into the center of the ceiling trusses/joists.
2. Build three identical shelf supports, align the side supports, and predrill and lag-screw each into the center of the ceiling trusses/joists.
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Project 1: Suspended Shelving
3. Cut 3/8-in. plywood for the shelf base and attach it to the 2x4 shelf supports with 1-in. wood screws.
3. Cut 3/8-in. plywood for the shelf base and attach it to the 2x4 shelf supports with 1-in. wood screws.
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Project 2: Heavy-Bicycle Lift
Attach the pulley brackets to a ceiling joist with wood screws. Position the hooks the same distance apart as the distance from the handlebar to the seat rear. Choose a location that’s convenient yet doesn’t interfere with vehicles or people, since the bike will hang down about 4 ft. from the ceiling. If the joists aren’t spaced just right, lag-screw 2x4s to them and then screw the brackets to the 2x4s.
Attach the pulley brackets to a ceiling joist with wood screws. Position the hooks the same distance apart as the distance from the handlebar to the seat rear. Choose a location that’s convenient yet doesn’t interfere with vehicles or people, since the bike will hang down about 4 ft. from the ceiling. If the joists aren’t spaced just right, lag-screw 2x4s to them and then screw the brackets to the 2x4s.
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Project 2: Heavy-Bicycle Lift
1. Attach the lift assembly hardware to the center of the ceiling joists with the screws provided.
1. Attach the lift assembly hardware to the center of the ceiling joists with the screws provided.
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Project 2: Heavy-Bicycle Lift
2. Mount the safety rope cleat to a garage wall stud, out of a child’s reach. Wrap the cord around the cleat to secure the bike.
2. Mount the safety rope cleat to a garage wall stud, out of a child’s reach. Wrap the cord around the cleat to secure the bike.
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Project 3: Suspended Extension Ladder
Build two identical brackets, then screw them both to ceiling joists with 1/4 x 2-in. lag screws. Space the brackets so the ladder will extend at least 1 ft. beyond the end of each one.
Build two identical brackets, then screw them both to ceiling joists with 1/4 x 2-in. lag screws. Space the brackets so the ladder will extend at least 1 ft. beyond the end of each one.
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Project 3: Suspended Extension Ladder
Ladder Support Detail
Ladder Support Detail
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Project 4: Wheelbarrow on the Wall
1. Mark the wall at the height of the front wheelbarrow lip, then screw the lower bracket into a stud 1 in. below that mark.
1. Mark the wall at the height of the front wheelbarrow lip, then screw the lower bracket into a stud 1 in. below that mark.
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Project 4: Wheelbarrow on the Wall
2. Swing the wheelbarrow up, mark the position of the upper bracket and screw it into place.
2. Swing the wheelbarrow up, mark the position of the upper bracket and screw it into place.
I have built this style of shelf in my garage, however I substitued the 2x4s with medium chains secured with s hooks and eye bolts for increased stability.