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A two-frame, 8-foot, 24"-deep shelving rack where the lumber math does the work: full boards uncut, 12-footers halved, plywood ripped once. Minimal cuts, maximum shelf.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs The 12-footers, halved exactly. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 72" | — | ☐ |
| Long supports Full 8-foot boards — square the factory ends and go. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 96" | — | ☐ |
| Crosspieces | 12 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf decks Two sheets ripped in half lengthwise. | 4 | 1/2" × 24" × 96" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Center supports Optional — for heavy loads; 2–6 as needed. | 6 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 72" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Eight used FULL LENGTH as long supports (check ends for square); three cut into the 21" pieces. | 11 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 12 ft Cut exactly in half — the four 72" legs. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/2", 4x8 sheet Each ripped in half lengthwise — four 24" x 96" shelf decks. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #10 x 3", star drive | 100 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #8 x 1-3/4", star drive Plywood decks. | 40 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 6 ft Optional center supports for heavy loads — up to six. | 2 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.