My workshop will always need to be a garage first and woodworking shop second. To help with my lumber storage, I decided to build my own lumber rack. I searched Pinterest for ideas, but I couldn’t quite find a design that mounted to a wall while still being able to storage large sheets of plywood and long boards simultaneously.
I decided to make my own design where sheets of plywood would be stored in a large framed shelf, while sporting the traditional arm shelves for storing long boards. I also added some small cubbies for storing small cut-offs and specialty pieces of lumber. In a phrase, this lumber rack is all about boards in the front and big sheet goods in the back – head the name “Mullet-style” lumber rack.
I am really happy with this design. It’s strong, functional and has really cleaned up my garage. I don’t use my plywood all that often, so I’m glad it’s stored out of the way while still keeping my long boards and cut-off pieces accessible. I also made the rack high enough off the ground so I could store a mobile workbench that I plan to build in the near future.
If you decide to use this approach for you own lumber rack, just be mindful about how much stress is can place on your wall. The further away from the wall that any given piece of lumber places a load on the rack, the more stress will be placed on your studs and drywall. I tried to make the design as compact as possible while still being able to fit a day-to-day load of lumber for on-going projects.
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Really like the wood storage rack. Very ingenious and I will likely build it. Looking for dimensions. I’m guessing 5′ high by 70″ long (based on the picture and 16″ oc stud spacing) and 2′ depth. Am I close?
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That’s pretty much it. Sorry I don’t have any plans.
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I can’t seem to find the plans, material list & cut list. could you point me to where I may find them please or send link for said info?
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Hi Jeffery. I don’t have any plans at this time. Sorry.
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How in the hell do you download a set of plans????
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I don’t have any at this time. Sorry, Dana.
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Are the plans on this page? I can’t seem to find the link?
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I don’t have any formal plans. This video is the best I can do at this time.
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Built it! More or less, I still need to attach the bottom plywood sheet.
Did you notice there’s 6 letters in “Mullet”, and 6 uprights on your rack?
Go big or go home
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That’s great to hear , Kelly. Shoot me some photos if you get a chance: jeremy@gadgetsandgrain.com
Never thought about the mullet connection there!
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Pictures sent, and yeah, writing Mullet on there is probably the tackiest option available. Haha, thanks for sharing your idea!
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no formal plans, but from his sketch in the beginning of the video:
Buy List
Board Length Qty
2×4 8′ 13
2×8 8′ 3
plywood 4×8 2
Cut List
Descr Board Length Qty
Bottom outriggers 2×8 37″ 6
upper outriggers 2×4 16″ 12
front uprights 2×4 57″ 6
rear uprights 2×4 64.5″ 6
cap 2×4 16″ 6
bottom rail 2×4 79.5″ 1
upper shelf plywood 12.5″ x 79.5″ 1
bottom shelf plywood 28.25″ x 79.5″ 1
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Thanks for putting in the work to post this!
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