| Garage Storage: Assembling the Modular Storage Units |
From "Weekend Handyman"
episode WKH-109 |
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Note: Click here for a materials list and complete instructions without images. Time: 14 hours over two days. Difficulty Rating: It's rated a 2 on a scale of 1 to 5.
Materials for Complete Project: Modular cabinets and shelving (pre-ordered kit)
15" x 8' slotted wall panels (pre-ordered)
PVC flooring tiles
Storage accessories
Stud finder (magnetic or electronic)
Drill with bits and drivers
Phillips screwdriver
Rubber mallet
Level
Anchors for both block and drywall
Table saw or jigsaw
Utility knife (optional)
Assembling the Modular Storage Units
Note: The particular cabinets used for this project are made of high-density particle board covered with melamine. Always try to find out if the melamine is thermofused or laminated paper. Thermofused is preferred because it's more water and scratch resistant and won't absorb moisture.
- Lay out the panels and hardware that come with the unit (figure A).
- Put in the cam screws along the bottom, middle and top.
- Insert cam locks into the holes pre-drilled in the shelves.
- Turn the lock until the arrow points directly toward the cam screw (figure B).
- Put the panels together using the cam screws.
- Repeat the process until all sides and shelves are connected.
- Flip the cabinet over, mark the spot for cleat pilot holes and drill with 1/8" bit.
- Snug cleat under the rear of the shelf and attach using #8 (2") screws (figure C).
- Flip the cabinet back over and attach two steel support brackets into the upper corners (figure D). This gives the unit more lateral stability.
- Screw in the adjustable metal legs (figure E).
Tip: It's important to use adjustable legs when installing cabinets in a garage because of uneven floors and moisture. You want to be able to keep the cabinets "off" the floor.
- Install an aluminum leg stabilizer along the front edge of each shelf. These will help prevent the shelving from sagging and protect the edges from damage.
- Adjust the legs to get the cabinet level.
- Attach the cabinet through cleats into studs in the wall with screws that go at least 1" into the studs. This will make the cabinet as secure as possible.
- Put in adjustable shelves that rest on pins inserted into the pre-drilled holes.
- Attach hinges and put the doors on. The hinges come in two parts: one part goes on the door and the other goes right on the cabinet (figure F).
- Next, Ryan decided to utilize a base cabinet with a drawer (figure G) on the side of the large modular unit.
- Screw the side bracket onto the side panel.
- Attach the slide to the brackets.
- Before the drawer goes in, attach the cabinet to the wall and drive a couple of screws into the next cabinet as well for stability.
- For the drawer, attach one metal side to the 5/8" thick bottom with screws -- repeat on the other side.
- Attach the back of the drawer to the bottom.
- The front attaches by using two brackets that fit over the front edge (figure H) -- screw into place.
- Add the handles.
Note: Another unique element to this modular storage system is the use of an easy-track rail system. There's a notch cut in the back of the cabinet, then a rail (figure I) gets attached to the wall and the cabinet slides right onto the rail for support.
Installing the Hanging Cabinets
- Level the rail and screw directly into the studs.
- Attach the rail so the top will be level with the other cabinets.
- Hang the cabinet onto the rail.
- Install the rest of the cabinets.
- Place the maple work surface over the two base cabinets. Screw it in place with a few screws underneath.
RESOURCES :
Flooring (Race Deck)
Model #: RDBLK, RDWHT, RDALLY, RDGRPH, RDBRD, RDORG, RDPUR, RDBGE and RDEGG
Colors: Black, White Alloy, Graphite, Red, Orange, Beige, Eggshell
Suggested Retail Price: $3.50 - $3.75 / sq. ft.
For more information on this product, click here.
The Complete Garage
Website: www.completegarage.com
Garage Cabinets, Doors, Work Surfaces, Storewall and Storewall Accessories (Windquest)
Garage Cabinets and Doors:
Model WH1424 (24" Upper Cabinet w/Door, Grey, $68)
Model WH1424D (24" Upper Cabinet w/Door, Grey, $122)
Model WH2430 (24" Base Cabinet (includes 1 shelf), Grey, $148)
Model WH2430D (24" Base Cabinet w/Door, Grey Finish, $204)
Model WH2430D1 (24" Base Cabinet w/Door and Drawer, Grey $270)
Model WH2430D3 (24" Base Cabinet, w/3 Drawers, Grey, $398)
Model WH1836 (18" x 36" Cabinet, Grey, $256)
Model WH1848 (18" x 36" Cabinet w/ Doors, Grey, $440)
Garage Work Surfaces:
Model MT2548 (1-34" Maple Top 24" x 48", Solid Maple, $240)
Storewall:
Model SW48 ("G-Storewall 48", 6 pack, Grey, $270)
Storewall Accessories:
Model 4501 (Single Hook, 1", Black, $0.76)
Model 4506 (Double Hook, 2" x 1", Black, $0.80)
Model 4508 (Heavy Duty Double Hook, 12", Black, $9)
Model 4510 (Wrench Holder, Black, $3)
Model 4511 (Tool Rack, Black, $6.50)
Model 4571 (Wire Basket, Black, $10.40)
Model 4575 (Wire Shelf, 12" x 8", Black, $9)
Model PSB-1 (Folding Bike Rack, Black, $12)
Model PBR-1 (Sport Ball / Bat Rack, $30)
Model PFR-4 (Fishing Rod Rack -- holds four, $20)
Model PG2 (Double Golf Rack, $27)
Model PGR-1 (Lawn and Garden Rack, Black, $30)
Model PS1 (One Pair Ski / Pole Rack, $9)
Model PSM-1 (Wheelbarrow / Ladder Hanger, Black, $5)
Brackets:
Model 455K (Slotwall Bracket w/Screws -- 20, Black, $3.80
Windquest
Website: www.windquestco.com/
Garage Door Screen (Fly Away AgriProducts)
Model #: 180 (Single Stall, 276 Two Stall)
Suggested Retail Price: Single Stall $90, Two Stall $175
Fly Away AgriProducts, Inc.
Website: www.flyawayagri.com
GUESTS :
Doug Arndt
President
The Complete Garage
Crossroads Center
1593 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
Phone: 952-935-5200
E-mail: darndt@concretetechnologies.com
Eric Wolfe
President and CEO
Windquest
311 Windquest Dr.
Holland, MI 49424
Phone: 616-399-3311
E-mail: Ericw@windquestco.com
Duane Sibbett
Owner
Fly Away AgriProducts
1550 Industrial Dr.
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: 507-526-2220
E-mail: flyaway@bevcomm.net
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