I cleaned out my local Lowes- bought their last 3 10' lengths of 1/2" galvanized pipe, but as you can see, I still need a few more pieces.
Anyway, the rack came out great, as designed, should be fine to hold lots of wood.
The problem is I don't think I like it. After loading some some scraps on the shelves, I realized two BIG shortcomings- first, I will need to use a step ladder to load and unload all but the bottom shelf, and even with a ladder it won't be easy. Secondly, it will be difficult to examine, sort through, and remove individual pieces of stacked wood. I mounted the rack high, the bottom shelf is at 6', because my intention was to put a rolling sheet-goods rack below it (my shop keeps getting smaller)
I am thinking, however, that I should find another place for the sheet-goods rack, then redo the lumber rack so I can stack my lumber near vertically, on end, facing L/R, with edges towards the wall. Stacking the lumber on end will allow easy stacking/unstacking and inspection of the lumber. I'll still need to stack and sticker green lumber in the garage.
Unless someone talks me out of it, tomorrow I take down this rack and start over.
Anyway, the rack came out great, as designed, should be fine to hold lots of wood.
The problem is I don't think I like it. After loading some some scraps on the shelves, I realized two BIG shortcomings- first, I will need to use a step ladder to load and unload all but the bottom shelf, and even with a ladder it won't be easy. Secondly, it will be difficult to examine, sort through, and remove individual pieces of stacked wood. I mounted the rack high, the bottom shelf is at 6', because my intention was to put a rolling sheet-goods rack below it (my shop keeps getting smaller)
I am thinking, however, that I should find another place for the sheet-goods rack, then redo the lumber rack so I can stack my lumber near vertically, on end, facing L/R, with edges towards the wall. Stacking the lumber on end will allow easy stacking/unstacking and inspection of the lumber. I'll still need to stack and sticker green lumber in the garage.
Unless someone talks me out of it, tomorrow I take down this rack and start over.