Tip #13
10 Tips to Store Wood
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Tip Number 6

Between the overhead joists . . . nail U-shaped brackets or attach ropes to the joists every 3-4 feet. This approach is typically better for lumber that's shorter than 6-foot', since space is limited for maneuvering longer boards in a basement area.

Tip Number 7

Vertical storage racks . . . are OK if you can't find a spot to store your lumber flat. Just be sure to store the wood as close to vertical as possible and secure it so it can't fall over.

Tip Number 8

PVC pipe . . . makes another great storage rack for “shorts”, dowels and similar pieces. Just glue a number of PVC pipes together using ordinary PVC cement.

Tip Number 9

Movable storage . . . can be created by mounting casters on 24-inches lengths of 2 x 6’s, as shown here. This approach allows you to move lumber from location-to-location in your shop, space permitting.

Tip Number 10

Sheet storage . . . should be designed so the lumber can lie flat, with heavier sheets on the bottom. If this isn't possible, sheets can be stored on edge . . . but should not be stored on end.

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