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well if we haven't evicted the skunk it will be dead shortly as we thoroughly filled the holes with wood and metal and dirt - huzzah!
This is bringing about a 'use of shed' conversation. After a number of years or more or less ignoring the shed, Mrs JP has decided that a she shed/ potting shed might be nice and is slightly frustrated that in addition to all the sheddy things in the shed, there is an Austin 7 / 1/3 of a Vauxhall Viva GT and 2 1/2 Honda CT90's. sheesh.
However, not to be dissuaded we are now in negotiations for what this could look like - current plans involve splitting the shed about 60/40 - with me retaining the 60% (phew). This could actually be a win for me as it would allow me to put proper shelves in and organize the parts in an accessible way. What I am currently thinking of is to rub shelves along two walls and possible all three. I believe that I can make two shelves about 30 and 60" high. The shelves would be 2' deep. This would allow me to purchase a number of totes and stack them - two high per shelf and inserted lengthwise. This would allow 28 totes (floor and lower shelf) - and still leave the top shelves free for bigger body parts, bumpers and motorcycle frames etc. I don't imagine I would need that many totes but, in principle I can put a lot of stuff there - and potentially have a third wall of shelves also.
All of this leads to my question. How thick does the plywood for the shelf need to be? I will likely support them with 2X2's - and a vertical (2X3?) every 3 feet or so. So, not long spans - I am sure 1/2 inch is sufficient but, with budget always a factor - would thinner do?
thoughts?
thanks all!
This is bringing about a 'use of shed' conversation. After a number of years or more or less ignoring the shed, Mrs JP has decided that a she shed/ potting shed might be nice and is slightly frustrated that in addition to all the sheddy things in the shed, there is an Austin 7 / 1/3 of a Vauxhall Viva GT and 2 1/2 Honda CT90's. sheesh.
However, not to be dissuaded we are now in negotiations for what this could look like - current plans involve splitting the shed about 60/40 - with me retaining the 60% (phew). This could actually be a win for me as it would allow me to put proper shelves in and organize the parts in an accessible way. What I am currently thinking of is to rub shelves along two walls and possible all three. I believe that I can make two shelves about 30 and 60" high. The shelves would be 2' deep. This would allow me to purchase a number of totes and stack them - two high per shelf and inserted lengthwise. This would allow 28 totes (floor and lower shelf) - and still leave the top shelves free for bigger body parts, bumpers and motorcycle frames etc. I don't imagine I would need that many totes but, in principle I can put a lot of stuff there - and potentially have a third wall of shelves also.
All of this leads to my question. How thick does the plywood for the shelf need to be? I will likely support them with 2X2's - and a vertical (2X3?) every 3 feet or so. So, not long spans - I am sure 1/2 inch is sufficient but, with budget always a factor - would thinner do?
thoughts?
thanks all!
