You can definitely do it. I built mine with my 8-year-old. It’s a pretty straightforward project. I’m also working on a video about buying totes. I got a great deal at Home Depot $7 per tote by using their price match and an extra 10% off. Stay tuned!
This is the best setup and description I have seen for tote racks. Any suggestions for modifying the racks for a mix of totes from different brands; like we have? I really don’t want to go and buy additional totes to make them all the same. Thanks in advance. PS - can’t wait to see the QR scan video. I usually write down a list and take pictures of the items in each tote and keep them in a clear sheet protector taped to the outside of each tote.
Hey Frank, thanks for the kind words! I’m glad you found the setup helpful. And, the QR scan video is on its way-I’ve been using it a lot myself, and it’s been super handy, especially when I need to grab something quickly. As for modifying the rack for mixed totes, it can be a bit tricky to mix and match. One idea is to adjust the design into a more flexible shelf system. You could add plywood sheets into each slot and make the slots bigger, allowing you to fit any tote regardless of the brand. That way, you won’t need to buy all new totes just to match up. Hope that helps, and thanks again for watching!
Hello, I have a question about the dimensions in your plan. At 1:40, should the total width be 91.25 in instead of 88 5/8 in? Each space added together plus 2 in per 2x4. I like your plans a lot, just trying to nail down all the dimensions before I go buy all the lumber.
Hey @matthewmccracken742. The total width is 88-5/8 inches. It might seem off because a 2x4 isn’t actually 2 inches by 4 inches-it’s 1.5 x 3.5 inches. This happens because the lumber is initially cut to its nominal size but then gets smoothed down during the milling process, which shrinks it a bit. It’s a standard practice here in the USA, but it might be different in other countries. Where are you watching from? Hope that clears things up!
Hi. Yes I have many different set up options. here is al ink to all the options I have made so far. www.etsy.com/shop/GoodDIYplans?ref=dashboard-header&search_query=27
I am trying to design this in cad so I can have the plans on my iPad. I love the plans, but if my math is correct, the width of the longest board (shown at 1:40) should be 88 3/4 not 88 5/8. Here's my math, but please correct me if I'm missing something: 1.5*5=7.5 20.3125*4=81.25 7.5 (width of the 2x4's) + 81.25 (width of all the space) = 88.75 If I build it with the 88 3/4, will it work or do you recommend the 88 5/8? Thank you for the video!
Great eye, and thanks for catching that! You’re absolutely right-the correct measurement should be 88 3/4 inches. I realized that when I used SketchUp, I moved the 2x4 manually by 20-5/16 inches instead of typing in the precise value. SketchUp rounds fractions, and in this case, 1623/80 gets rounded to 20-5/16. So, yes, going with 88 3/4 inches is spot on. I appreciate you pointing this out, and I’m glad you’re enjoying the plans!
Hello question for you…your video is for 27 gal tubs but do you have dimensions for the 17 gal tubs? We have garage full of the 17s but I don’t see anything but 27s on your Etsy
Hey Anthony, thanks for watching! I currently don’t have dimensions for the 17-gallon tubs, but it looks like @DucPhan20 is offering to help with that-appreciate the community support! If you have any other questions or need more info, feel free to ask.
do you need dimensions of the 17 gal tubs? The height is 12.5 in, width is 17.8 in and depth is 26.7 inches. These dimensions are from the Home Depot website.
Perfect watch for my lunch 😋
Perfect!
I need this setup for my 2 car garage! Thanks!!!!
You can definitely do it. I built mine with my 8-year-old. It’s a pretty straightforward project.
I’m also working on a video about buying totes. I got a great deal at Home Depot $7 per tote by using their price match and an extra 10% off. Stay tuned!
This is the best setup and description I have seen for tote racks. Any suggestions for modifying the racks for a mix of totes from different brands; like we have? I really don’t want to go and buy additional totes to make them all the same. Thanks in advance.
PS - can’t wait to see the QR scan video. I usually write down a list and take pictures of the items in each tote and keep them in a clear sheet protector taped to the outside of each tote.
Hey Frank, thanks for the kind words! I’m glad you found the setup helpful. And, the QR scan video is on its way-I’ve been using it a lot myself, and it’s been super handy, especially when I need to grab something quickly.
As for modifying the rack for mixed totes, it can be a bit tricky to mix and match. One idea is to adjust the design into a more flexible shelf system. You could add plywood sheets into each slot and make the slots bigger, allowing you to fit any tote regardless of the brand. That way, you won’t need to buy all new totes just to match up.
Hope that helps, and thanks again for watching!
Hello, I have a question about the dimensions in your plan. At 1:40, should the total width be 91.25 in instead of 88 5/8 in? Each space added together plus 2 in per 2x4. I like your plans a lot, just trying to nail down all the dimensions before I go buy all the lumber.
Hey @matthewmccracken742. The total width is 88-5/8 inches. It might seem off because a 2x4 isn’t actually 2 inches by 4 inches-it’s 1.5 x 3.5 inches. This happens because the lumber is initially cut to its nominal size but then gets smoothed down during the milling process, which shrinks it a bit. It’s a standard practice here in the USA, but it might be different in other countries. Where are you watching from? Hope that clears things up!
Do you have plans for storing the totes in the other orientation (lengthwise)? Our garage is very narrow.
Hi. Yes I have many different set up options. here is al ink to all the options I have made so far. www.etsy.com/shop/GoodDIYplans?ref=dashboard-header&search_query=27
I am trying to design this in cad so I can have the plans on my iPad. I love the plans, but if my math is correct, the width of the longest board (shown at 1:40) should be 88 3/4 not 88 5/8. Here's my math, but please correct me if I'm missing something:
1.5*5=7.5
20.3125*4=81.25
7.5 (width of the 2x4's) + 81.25 (width of all the space) = 88.75
If I build it with the 88 3/4, will it work or do you recommend the 88 5/8?
Thank you for the video!
Great eye, and thanks for catching that! You’re absolutely right-the correct measurement should be 88 3/4 inches. I realized that when I used SketchUp, I moved the 2x4 manually by 20-5/16 inches instead of typing in the precise value. SketchUp rounds fractions, and in this case, 1623/80 gets rounded to 20-5/16.
So, yes, going with 88 3/4 inches is spot on. I appreciate you pointing this out, and I’m glad you’re enjoying the plans!
Hello question for you…your video is for 27 gal tubs but do you have dimensions for the 17 gal tubs? We have garage full of the 17s but I don’t see anything but 27s on your Etsy
I can design it for you if you give me the dimension
Hey Anthony, thanks for watching! I currently don’t have dimensions for the 17-gallon tubs, but it looks like @DucPhan20 is offering to help with that-appreciate the community support! If you have any other questions or need more info, feel free to ask.
do you need dimensions of the 17 gal tubs? The height is 12.5 in, width is 17.8 in and depth is 26.7 inches. These dimensions are from the Home Depot website.