Notch- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time
- 1.5–3 hours
- Cost
- $$
About this build
Plans to build an extremely simple but useful kayak and/or SUP (stand-up paddleboard) storage rack. No fancy cuts, this piece is simply a rectangle frame made with 2 x 4’s and 4 x 4’s, wood glue, and pocket screws. Add hooks to organize your paddling accessories. This is a great beginner project.
Tools
Essential
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
Optional / nice to have
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 120" | 4 board |
| Board, 4x4 96" | 4 board |
| 2-1/2" Kreg pocket screws | 36 each |
| Wood glue | 1 each |
| Hooks | 4 each |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| End rails | 4 | 2" × 4" × 36" |
| Side rails | 4 | 2" × 4" × 66" |
| Legs | 4 | 4" × 4" × 48" |
What to buy
Buy 10 boards at 8 ft.
4" × 4"
4 boards
2" × 4"
6 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Cut
Cut wood to sizes specified using miter saw, circular saw, or table saw.
2Drill Pocket Holes
Using a Kreg Jig drill pocket holes into ends of each cut 2" x 4" piece
3Assembly
This is a very simple and basic build. Simply assemble the rack using wood glue and 2-1/2" pocket screws. You are building a frame of a rectangle box.
4Load it up!
Load up the rack with kayaks on the bottom and paddleboards on the top. Add hooks to the rack for hanging PFDs, drybags, etc.
Tags
- Garage
- Beginner
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