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Kevin Ricks

wrote:
I am having a hard time trying to remember where I saw a project
involving garage storage. The main thing I remember about the
project
was that the shelf supports consisted of two boards (2x4 perhaps)
with
a triangular shaped rib from plywood forming a sort of I beam type
structure. From what I remember the article was in the last 3 years
but I can't recall the magazine I saw it in and I haven't had any
luck
with google or searches of some of the magazine websites. I am
hoping
that this brief description is enough to trigger someone's memory.

Thanks,

Jim

I don't know about the article but this is what I have done.
About as easy as it gets:
Get a 4x8 1/2" or 3/4" plywood.
Frame around parameter with 2x4'
Add a 2x4 or 2 across the center of frame.
Bolt frame to wall studs in corner of garage (2 walls) with lag bolts.
Place the plywood on top and screw to frame.
Add a 2x4 or chain or metal braces going to ceiling on the unsupported
corner.
Can be modified for smaller shelves using 2'x8' or 2'x4' or whatever
plywood.
For multiple stacked shelves run the corner 2x4 from ceiling to ground.

Kevin