> I took a look at the storage shelves at your site. Looks great -- if just
> > a tad too uniform (he says jealously). I could not find/see a few details
> > of interest:
>
> Heh heh...I spent a good bit of a time with a level and long straightedge
> getting them even...don't want my racks _causing_ the wood to warp. I have
> enough problems with crooked wood :)
>
> > Are the brackets mounted on the surface of the 2x4s or did you recess them? >
> surface mounted
>
> > Are the brackets just plywood or 1x?
>
> 1/2" ply
>
> > If so, is each one of the set at the front end attached to the other > > somehow? >
> nope...they both just stick out there
>
> > The screw locations are so precise. Did you use a template?
>
> Actually, most of the brackets were salvaged from another set of racks
> that came with a large lumber purchase...they may look precise from a
> distance, but they are not. You could easily eyeball them.
>
> > Did you offset them on each side so they wouldn't hit each other or
> > did you use 1" screws or so?
>
> The original builder did not...at least not methodically, AFAICT. He
> also used a variety of screw lengths form 1 1/4" to 1 5/8"...when I
> reassembled them I tried to keep them from hitting, but 2 or 3 did
> intersect...not a pleasant sound!
>
> > Are the brackets at 90 degrees or did you slant them up a little? > > no slant >
> > BTW, it seems you have a good source for straight 2x4s.
>
> Home Depot. I take my time...but usually do pretty well. I keep hearing
> that I should go to a 'real' lumberyard to get better 2x lumber, but I
> can't see it being much better - the stuff I get is darned near perfect
> and it's DRY, too!
>
> > PS: The photos at your site are very well lit. Good job on that, too. >
> Olympus D340 (used) $10...right price, but wrong group for a gloat :( > > Thanks!
> Chris
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