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Originally Posted by Razor Ramon HG
I have a barely used closet that I want to repurpose to store two sets of tires in.
I currently have a set of four on the ground, but looking to build a simple heavy duty shelf that can support the other set. I would have to stack these vertically, but there is enough space.
Anyone have any ideas on the best way to do this? I was thinking of just installing some wall brackets to the studs and then going to Home Depot and having a piece of MDF or plywood cut to size.
I checked the studs and marked them in the image as yellow squares. I can use up to four brackets. The blue is where I would want the shelf and then the red are the tires.
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/eve...ack/1000676062
I saw these brackets at Home Depot and they're rated for 1,000lbs per pair. Would it be fine to just do brackets in the middle two studs and skip the two side brackets? The studs aren't evenly spaced, but I don't think it'll be that big of a concern. |
Someone else already said this, but if you put a board straight on brackets with a heavy weight on the board/shelf, the board itself will eventually bend, reducing contact with the brackets, greatly increasing chance of failure.
You should use all 4 brackets, and cut 3 pieces of 2x4, and screw them into the board in a U shape. Then have the 2x4's sit/screwed on the brackets. You're evenly distributing the load across the 2x4's/brackets. Make sure the screws you use for the brackets into the studs are also properly rated and thick/long enough.