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Problem Solving in the Workshop: Sheet Goods Rack From "DIY Tools & Techniques" episode DIT-301

Host David Thiel creates a storage rack for tall sheet goods.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

The sheet good rack has a tilt stop at the top (figure A) that keeps the sheet goods from falling forward while sorting.

The bottom of the storage rack (figure B) lifts the sheet goods off the ground to keep them away from moisture. A stop at the bottom of the unit keeps the sheet goods from tipping forward and a piece of melamine on the bottom allows the sheet goods to slide out easily when they're needed.

Assembling the Rack:

1. First, assemble boards in a 'U' shape and secure with screws.

2. Make another 'U' shape the same size as the first one. These two pieces will be attached to the wall later to form the top of the storage unit; one for each side of the unit.

3. Next, make corner braces to give the 'U' shape support. Use a miter saw to cut 45 degree bevels on either end of each corner brace, then attach one into each corner of the 'U' shape (figure C).

4. Attach a board to the front of each of the 'U' shapes. This piece holds the two 'U' shapes together and serves as the tilt stop.

5. Cut a piece of melamine to serve as the bottom of the storage rack.

6. Next, cut supports for the bottom of the unit. Cut three boards the width of the melamine, then cut one board to the length of the melamine.

7. For the front stop, cut another board the length of the melamine, making it taller than the other pieces so it can act as a stop.

8. Set the melamine on top of the supports (not including the stop), then use a brad nailer to attach them. Draw a line down the center of the melamine to indicate where to attach the center support.

9. Tilt the unit on its side to attach the stop (figure D).

10. Finally, carefully mount the unit to the wall.

RESOURCES :

Irwin Quick Clamps
Phone: 800-GO-IRWIN
Website: www.irwin.com

Senco Pneumatic Brad Nailer
SENCO Products, Inc.
8485 Broadwell Road
Cincinnati, OH 45244
Phone: 800-543-4596
E-mail: toolprof@senco.com
Website: Senco.com

Cordless Drill
Ryobi Technologies, Inc.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
Phone: 800-323-4615
Website: Ryobitools.com