Basic shelf

jogdish · 07-05-2023 08:20PM #1

Hi,

Need to put up some basic shelfs in an back shed - it enclosed but sbject to very hot (glass roof) and very cold cycles. Ideally looking for something cheap and cheerful. So far all I can see is the actual shelf boards in woodies, sheets of mdf at B&Q - is there any better maybe cheaper alternatives and where to source them?

Furze99 · 07-05-2023 08:45PM

Buy some shelf brackets, lengths of timber to suit, a saw and make your own :)

jogdish · 07-05-2023 08:47PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120567202#Comment_120567202

I would, but sourcing timber than is thin ish and wide is not cheap, at least where I have looked.

Furze99 · 07-05-2023 08:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120567217#Comment_120567217

Depends on your brackets and what width they'll accommodate. You can double up narrower planks - say 2 of 5" x 1" or whatever fits. Just have two lengths side by side. Otherwise plywood probably best for you but usually bigger sheets and harder to cut to size.

Padre_Pio · 07-05-2023 09:28PM

You can buy 8x1 timber handy enough and a few cheap brackets.

greasepalm · 07-05-2023 09:35PM

Instead of shelves what about a rack system with many choices of material. Mdf sags i found out later.

Any specific size and weight to be loaded onto shelf.

Try the likes of Adverts , Gumtree , DoneDeal and Fb market place as might find something to suit you.

Padre_Pio · 07-05-2023 09:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120567488#Comment_120567488

Can be pricey.

Sometime you see shop clearances where they're selling shelving. If you can get it cheap then you're set for life

greasepalm · 08-05-2023 02:24AM

No not really as sold one a month or 2 for 40 euro as no longer needed and needed the space.

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