You have very clearly laid out all measurements and cut list very well. Thank you for making the video. Edit: I've now finished the project having followed your measurements and instructions. It works perfect. Not normally one to follow a youtube video for such a project but you have a credibility about you. Thanks, both my wife and I are thrilled with the clean look and far more storage than we had.
Great instruction just build a 15 tote one using your video, you made it look so eady i had a hard time with the 2x4s from the HD been all twisted/bend
I have been scouring the internet looking for tote storage ideas. As you can imagine, there are a plethora of videos out there. Your video has been hands-down the easiest to follow. I appreciate your explanation, as well as demonstration of what your doing. Moving forward, I will be using your video as my reference. Thank you.
If I had the space to make a big one like this, I would!!! But I only made 1, I’ll make another one and just connect them together lol for now I just need 1 🤣 your video helped me so much!!!
Well I thought I would give you an update on my tote rack build, I tweaked your measurements a little, I cut the rails out of 2x4x8 and cut them in half instead of using 2x2s, so that just made the rack a little wider. Other than that it the same rack as yours, and my wife loves it👍🏻 But I have a problem, now my neighbors wants me to build them one times 5. 😂 I also made a memory stick for adding the top and bottom rails. Thanks for a great tutorial video.
Building one for my son’s new house in New Braunfels TX in a few weeks. Going to precut and preassemble everything possible accept the final top and bottom plates ahead of time. Thanks for the detailed instructions. Use a stop block on your miter saw and a bucket to collect the scraps. I’m old so I look for every possible time and back saver 😂😂😂 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Just bought (10) 27 gallon totes from Costco for $7.99 each, next I have to buy the wood and building I go. Thanks for sharing your video, got me off the couch 🤣
Yes thank you for this. This video was beautifully explained, I haven’t yet built one but I’m in the process of cleaning out the garage and hoping to built this for easy access for bins that are at the bottom. Cuz right now I have them stacked on top of each other and it’s a hassle getting to the bottom bins. I don’t have much building experience but I’m pretty confident I will be able to do this.
I am going to actually build this weekend. I am hoping to put it into a metal shipping container that is a smaller than most. I may actually have to do the final assembly inside the container because the door is only 7 feet tall, and rack may not fit through. Wish me luck!
@@nelanthevithanage7705 happy to help. I started the project today and found I had 3 2x3s extra (didn't have 2x2s available at my Home Depot). So instead of 14 2x2s, you can get away with 11 for a 4 high 4 wide unit
Thank you this video was so easy to follow. I’ve watched many of the same project. Yours was great and specific. Now I feel ready to go and do it. Thanks again
Great video and explanation. I have shelves I made years ago. Going to repurpose and made this. My kids wanted to know what I wanted for Xmas. My answer as many black bins as you can afford.
I am atttempting to build one of these shelving units myself. I like your video because you showed how you measured for each bin which included the spacing between each one. Also, I have the same curb in my garage and struggled with how to mount it to the wall which you did. Any chance you can explain how you anchored it would be most appreciated. Thank you for this very helpful video. I found the bins at Sam’s Club for $7.98!
Thank you SOOO much!! I’m building this from your video for our garage and the hubs will organize it when I’m done. Thank you tons for the step by step instructions! Your project was Awesome and will help us get organized!
Thanks for this! This is going to save our garage. So, dumb question. If we measure and it’s not square, how do you fix? Does it just mean that potentially some of the spaces won’t hold a storage container? Great job on the video btw, laid out cleanly, you can teach!
Sir you still have the sticker on the bottom of the posts. You need to empty and remove for my OCD please. The staple might move it 1/32". Totally giving you a hard time, great video and very thorough. Great DIY project!
Just one question, we cut top and bottom originally at 88 3/4, but these final measurements (or marks) stop at 88 1/2... Should the top and bottoms be cut to 88 1/2?
Aloha from Hawaii. Thanks for sharing this is very helpful. What would be even more helpful is if I could get the info on your (Ryobi) miter saw and stand please.
question, why do you leave a 1/4th of wood on bottom frame? You cut last 2x4's 88 3/4'' but the last ladder sits 88 1/2''. Any particular reason? Also, do you think castors would throw it off balance?
This is one of the better and more detailed videos out there, great job! Question: does it rock to the left or right? Are the last 2 extra 2x4x96" used supposed to prevent it from rocking?
@meyers.makes. do you think the bins are strong enough to support a rack but the bins going long ways??? The area i have the bins need to be pulled lengthwise and woukd only be supported on the ends
The cuts 2 & 3 on your 2x2are not going to be 27". You forgot to figure in the width of the saw blade. Cut 1 will be 27", board 2 will be 26 7/8 & board 3 will be only 26 3/4
@TherealEddieC the curb was out around 6" if I remember correctly. I anchored it to th3 wall using addition lumber but the totes can slide back the extra 6" because of that
You could have sped up the process of cutting by setting up a stop block on the miter saw. Set it up once and all 40 or so 27" pieces could be cut without measuring and marking. Rookie mistake to do it otherwise.
I've seen some other videos in which 2 x 3's are used instead of 2 x 4's. What's your opinion? Obviously, 2 x 3's are cheaper but i'm curious about the strength difference.
How did you anchor it into the back wall? It looks like you added and additional 2X4 about half way up. Because of the thickness of the cement ledge along the floor the additional horizontal 2X4s still wouldnt be thick enough to reach the wall when anchoring. Did you double up the horizontal 2x4s to reach the wall or just screw into the wall studs and leave a gap?
@theChaseGroup I added some 2xs that extended to the wall this was a weird one with the curb. But you definitely want ti anchor wither with lumber or L brackets
Hello! I only have enough room to do a 4x4 tote storage. Would the change in measurements be only for the 2x4's the measurement would go down from 88.75" to 66.5"? Any idea what the change in material would be?
Newbie question. Whats the best type of lumber to use? Would i need a pressure treated lumber or untreated? I live at east coast and planning to build this in my separate garage. I have access to home depot and lowes.
This is the best explained project I’ve seen on UA-cam! Great job
@@chiefwaz awesome glad it was helpful!
You have very clearly laid out all measurements and cut list very well. Thank you for making the video.
Edit: I've now finished the project having followed your measurements and instructions. It works perfect. Not normally one to follow a youtube video for such a project but you have a credibility about you. Thanks, both my wife and I are thrilled with the clean look and far more storage than we had.
@@dj3114 thanks I'm glad it was helpful!
Great instruction just build a 15 tote one using your video, you made it look so eady i had a hard time with the 2x4s from the HD been all twisted/bend
Thank you so much for the detailed video. My daughter and I just built our first one today and you made it so simply to do.
@amandahuffman7833 awesome I'm glad it was helpful!
I have been scouring the internet looking for tote storage ideas. As you can imagine, there are a plethora of videos out there. Your video has been hands-down the easiest to follow. I appreciate your explanation, as well as demonstration of what your doing. Moving forward, I will be using your video as my reference. Thank you.
@@232fezz thanks for sharing this! I try to keep it straight forward and easy to follow
Thank you for simplifying and breaking this down with precise measurements. I feel confident that I can make this now.
This is the best garage or shed Tote Storage Rack. Genius... Great Work. And thank you for the video.🏆👍
@@ElOlimpico19 it's an awesome system and glad u liked the video
More than a pro. A great teacher as well.
@@tomronan601 thanks!
Used this video today to build mine. Came out perfect. I did put casters on the bottom though. Great video
@michaellawson7699 casters are a great addition, how many did you use?
@@meyers.makes. just 4, but they are heavy duty. 2 swiveling/locking and 2 stationary
If I had the space to make a big one like this, I would!!! But I only made 1, I’ll make another one and just connect them together lol for now I just need 1 🤣 your video helped me so much!!!
Glad it helped and you can always add to it
Thank you sir. Excellent explanation and measurements. Mine came out great 👍🏽
Awesome I'd love to see a photo of it
Thanks for the great explanation! Got started/almost done with my 4 by 4 set up
Well I thought I would give you an update on my tote rack build, I tweaked your measurements a little, I cut the rails out of 2x4x8 and cut them in half instead of using 2x2s, so that just made the rack a little wider. Other than that it the same rack as yours, and my wife loves it👍🏻 But I have a problem, now my neighbors wants me to build them one times 5. 😂 I also made a memory stick for adding the top and bottom rails. Thanks for a great tutorial video.
@@RonInAVan awesome! I also ripped 2x4s in half for this build, it's cheaper and the lumber is better quality that way. Glad this video was helpful
Building one for my son’s new house in New Braunfels TX in a few weeks. Going to precut and preassemble everything possible accept the final top and bottom plates ahead of time. Thanks for the detailed instructions. Use a stop block on your miter saw and a bucket to collect the scraps. I’m old so I look for every possible time and back saver 😂😂😂 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
@@rhinomite5203 yes sir great ideas!
Just bought (10) 27 gallon totes from Costco for $7.99 each, next I have to buy the wood and building I go. Thanks for sharing your video, got me off the couch 🤣
@@RonInAVan glad it was helpful hope the build goes well
I'm building one of these today and your video is incredibly helpful. Thank you!
@@karaadams8576 glad it was helpful! Hope the build went well
Yes thank you for this. This video was beautifully explained, I haven’t yet built one but I’m in the process of cleaning out the garage and hoping to built this for easy access for bins that are at the bottom. Cuz right now I have them stacked on top of each other and it’s a hassle getting to the bottom bins. I don’t have much building experience but I’m pretty confident I will be able to do this.
I am going to actually build this weekend. I am hoping to put it into a metal shipping container that is a smaller than most. I may actually have to do the final assembly inside the container because the door is only 7 feet tall, and rack may not fit through. Wish me luck!
Great, now I wanna build this for my garage haha.
@@Jeeksters do it you want regret kt
Built mine using your instruction. Awesome video! Thank you very much. Took out the top row, and built a 4x4 instead. 16 total totes.
I was going to do the exact same. How what did you end up using material wise?
From my calculations, it the same amount of lumber, but the 10 2x4s are cut at 67 1/2" vs 84"
@@robertrodriguez3202 you are a lifesaver.
@@nelanthevithanage7705 happy to help. I started the project today and found I had 3 2x3s extra (didn't have 2x2s available at my Home Depot). So instead of 14 2x2s, you can get away with 11 for a 4 high 4 wide unit
@@robertrodriguez3202 oh ok im starting tomorrow. im probably gonna stick with 2x2s I have couple Home Depots near me.
Well this is on my to do list ✅ Thank you for making more work for me by sharing such a great video 👍🏻
@@RonInAVan haha let me know how it goes
Absolutely incredible video! So many good tips. Thanks for the upload.
So simple yet so effective!
Thank you this video was so easy to follow. I’ve watched many of the same project. Yours was great and specific. Now I feel ready to go and do it.
Thanks again
@k-annehayes59 awesome! If you have any questions ask
Great video and explanation. I have shelves I made years ago. Going to repurpose and made this. My kids wanted to know what I wanted for Xmas. My answer as many black bins as you can afford.
Very nice. Good job
@@artkaphan1 thank you!
Thank you so much , i have such a problem with these projects , you have made this look easy , mr meyer thankyou 😂
Cool project! Gonna give it a try.
Ya it's a very practical storage system that is easy to build and cost effective
I am atttempting to build one of these shelving units myself. I like your video because you showed how you measured for each bin which included the spacing between each one. Also, I have the same curb in my garage and struggled with how to mount it to the wall which you did. Any chance you can explain how you anchored it would be most appreciated. Thank you for this very helpful video. I found the bins at Sam’s Club for $7.98!
Thank you SOOO much!! I’m building this from your video for our garage and the hubs will organize it when I’m done. Thank you tons for the step by step instructions! Your project was Awesome and will help us get organized!
Just subscribed, came over from TikTok.
Thanks for this! This is going to save our garage. So, dumb question. If we measure and it’s not square, how do you fix? Does it just mean that potentially some of the spaces won’t hold a storage container?
Great job on the video btw, laid out cleanly, you can teach!
Sir you still have the sticker on the bottom of the posts. You need to empty and remove for my OCD please. The staple might move it 1/32". Totally giving you a hard time, great video and very thorough. Great DIY project!
Just one question, we cut top and bottom originally at 88 3/4, but these final measurements (or marks) stop at 88 1/2... Should the top and bottoms be cut to 88 1/2?
Very cool! What do you think about adding castors to the bottom to make it mobile?
Aloha from Hawaii. Thanks for sharing this is very helpful. What would be even more helpful is if I could get the info on your (Ryobi) miter saw and stand please.
question, why do you leave a 1/4th of wood on bottom frame? You cut last 2x4's 88 3/4'' but the last ladder sits 88 1/2''. Any particular reason? Also, do you think castors would throw it off balance?
Great video, very specific thank you Was it difficult to get the shelves upright in the garage?
Good job
This is one of the better and more detailed videos out there, great job! Question: does it rock to the left or right? Are the last 2 extra 2x4x96" used supposed to prevent it from rocking?
It dock rock a little if you add the extra 2x4s on the back it won't budge
@meyers.makes. do you think the bins are strong enough to support a rack but the bins going long ways??? The area i have the bins need to be pulled lengthwise and woukd only be supported on the ends
Framing square would work to mark more 2x2 boards and 2x4 boards at a time
@@bradbonnema5979 yes sir
@meyers.makes. I'm using your measurements to make one. Going to make one for the 17 gal totes too
The cuts 2 & 3 on your 2x2are not going to be 27". You forgot to figure in the width of the saw blade. Cut 1 will be 27", board 2 will be 26 7/8 & board 3 will be only 26 3/4
That was my immediate thought on the 27" cut. Shook my head in fear
I really don’t think it would matter because he is cutting on his line 27x3=81” cut from a 96” 2x2.
Your correct that they will not all br the same due to the blade width. I wanted to keep this simple and easy to follow. The ⅛" really dosent matter
Great tutorial! I have that curb in my garage at the base as well. How did you account for the gap created by the offset from the wall?
@TherealEddieC the curb was out around 6" if I remember correctly. I anchored it to th3 wall using addition lumber but the totes can slide back the extra 6" because of that
@@meyers.makes. great answer! til now that curb has been a struggle for me ( A Rook at this Woodwork DIY stuff. Thanks so much!
@@TherealEddieC anytime any questions ask
What are the final outside measurements? I need to make sure this will fit, before I go crazy w/wood purchase. lol
You could have sped up the process of cutting by setting up a stop block on the miter saw. Set it up once and all 40 or so 27" pieces could be cut without measuring and marking. Rookie mistake to do it otherwise.
I've seen some other videos in which 2 x 3's are used instead of 2 x 4's. What's your opinion? Obviously, 2 x 3's are cheaper but i'm curious about the strength difference.
@@jameskolacinski5863 2x3s work, I've never seen those around here.
Hi, what plywood size did you use and what thickness it has
What type of wood did you use?
On that final step when you check for being square. What do you do if it's not squared up?
Would putting casters in this be stable?
Can you put casters on?
What size bit did you use for drilling?
Is there any paper plans to this?
What are the final dimensions once assembled?
If using in a detached garage, do I need to use pressure treated wood?
I have a 9’3”h x 11’4”w space. I think I can make one that fits 6 across and 6 down in that space. How do I know for sure.
This was 88¾" wide so that is approx 22¼" per tote so 6 would be 133"= 11'1" 6 totes tall would be approx 101" = 8'5" so that should work
How did you anchor it into the back wall? It looks like you added and additional 2X4 about half way up. Because of the thickness of the cement ledge along the floor the additional horizontal 2X4s still wouldnt be thick enough to reach the wall when anchoring. Did you double up the horizontal 2x4s to reach the wall or just screw into the wall studs and leave a gap?
@theChaseGroup I added some 2xs that extended to the wall this was a weird one with the curb. But you definitely want ti anchor wither with lumber or L brackets
Hello! I only have enough room to do a 4x4 tote storage. Would the change in measurements be only for the 2x4's the measurement would go down from 88.75" to 66.5"? Any idea what the change in material would be?
@user-ox8bq3it3p if you watch the entire video you should be able to figure out all the dimensions/ measurements
From what I see, the total measurements would be 67 1/2" tall, 88 3/4" wide, and 27" deep
Make a 4x4 one, it’s a little tall for short people
A question you might be able to ask the furniture with pure 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 posts with the same measurements that you give?
Sorry I'm not sure what you mean
How would you do this for a 3 row shelf (15 total totes). What would the shopping list or dimensions be
I have other videos in my page which might show that build
@@meyers.makes.I think I got it, how did you get 88.75 inches on the bottom
Do you build them and sell?
Newbie question. Whats the best type of lumber to use? Would i need a pressure treated lumber or untreated? I live at east coast and planning to build this in my separate garage. I have access to home depot and lowes.
@Nurse_kickz if it's going in a garage normal framing lumber is good.
Good video but if your tote is 28 1/2" why did you cut your 2x2s at 27"?
Same question
they still fit, with the lid on its 28 1/2 in they dont stick out at all
Newbie here... Can I add wheels?
@yolandarussell3456 yes for this size I'd recommend 6 wheels, either end and in the middle
@@meyers.makes. if you add wheels ..is that going to wiggle more ?
I need supply list for 30 totes please.
@jaymearcher-e5x whatch the video and you can figure out all the supplies
Costco is the cheapest to buy these boxes.
Depends where you live. Here Costco is very similar to home depot
They are different dimensions if you buy from Costco though, just fyi
@@meyers.makes.any idea If the Costco bins fit this build? They seem to be a tad larger at
30.4” x 20.4” x 14.7”
Also Home Depot will cut the wood to speck 😬
Hi Ben, do you have an interest in a DIY collaboration?
First 2 minutes in and you're pre-measuring your cuts... I already see a problem. what about blade width?