I wanted to use dimensional lumber. Would the system still work with (2) 1" x 8" x 8' per shelf? I can't find 16" wide boards.
1018063
I would assume this would work, you would just have a seam down the middle of your shelf. I used 2- 4' x8' sheets of plywood and ripped them down to a little under 16" and they worked great. If you don't have a circular saw, Home Depot will rip the plywood down to the size you need for free..... I would recommend going slightly smaller then 16". Hope this helps.
1018064
It should. To be sure that you don't have any shifting I would use flat metal mending braces on the underside of the shelves to keep the 2 pieces together.
1018065
It would but I dont suggest it. Your best bet is to use plywood. If you dont jave the ability to cut it, buy it at Lowes/home depot and they will cut it for free.
1018066
It should not be a problem. Using 1x8's will leave you with a bit of space because of the nominal width difference, but that's only a problem if it bothers you. If you want them to fit snugly in the supports you would do better to get 2 1x10's and rip them down to exactly 8 inch widths. Nut only if you're obsessive about that sort of thing.
1018067
Yes i dont see why not. You may need a few more of the clips that screw to the under side of the wood if you are using all the hangers. I have to say thjs is a very cool and easy system
1018068
I'm using (2) 1" x 8" x 8' boards also (left over from some bookshelves). There are enough fasteners for this type of arrangement to be secure. I set it up in the basement and was very thankful I did when my sump pump died.
1839318
The dimensions they list are accurate. Just find a cabinet with those dimensions and you should be set. I made my mine out of wood.
1252041
No, they are designed for 2"x6" width boards...preferably cedar because it is durable and not toxic. The hinge pictured has an anchor spike, which indicates it is the bottom frame. If you desire depth to your bed, you can get 'stacking' versions that are designed to fit on top of the 'anchors', and you can stack multiple frames to make the bed as deep as you want. The round piece in the center is a cap, which the stacking versions fit snugly into. There are multiple reasons I think the company chose 2x6s...when the beds are full of garden soil, the soil will expand and contract, putting pressure on the boards. The 2x6 will resist warping or snapping and will also allow some ventilation of the raised bed. Also, they are way less expensive than an 8" or 10" board. I stacked one level on top of the anchored making a raised bed that was 12" deep, and once the sod was cleared, it was about 20" deep inside the bed. I put shredded bark around the outside base of the frame to keep the soil in, and it inhibits weeds and further enhances ventilation and drainage.
775733
It should work, but as Robert C. stated - - a lot of work. I'll be looking into a permanent rack that snaps my board in (if that even exists)
1347420
that would work. for me when I bought 2x of these, they did not work.....good thing is when and if you buy, ensure it is fullfiled by Amazon...this way if it does not work the way you want, u can return it....I ended up hiring a person who made a custom wood structure in my garage and that works great...
183714
The way that the vertical posts are built prohibit this. I bought shorter shelf systems. Keep looking you will find them.
2095928
This shelf is not wide enough for you then, it is 18" across shelf space. Try Sterilite Shelves, also on Amazon. They come in a wider model.
1106413
Hey WRJJR, I measured the radius of my old shelf (one of the straight sections from the center to the outside) & doubled it to get the length across (diameter). The shelf replacements only come in certain diameter sizes so then I picked the one that came the closest to my measurement!
967981
I recommend contacting the manufacturer to see what you need to do to get an additional shelf. If that does not work then I would take one of the shelves to a woodworking business to see if you can get one cut and finished to specification.
68122
Yes, I believe it will fit. With the height you have, you might want the 4x8 if you want numerous shelves. Look carefully at the specific parts list for each set to determine which has the components you need. Rubbermaid.com customer service can give you the parts lists if you can't find them elsewhere.
708946
I looked at there offerings on Amazon and it looks like they sell extra shelves. You would have to look at the sizes and colors to make sure they match your existing unit. Peace out
410049
You could use several different dimensions. I would wait and assemble the unit first and look for yourself!
415236
This is not a shelf. It is a shelf bracket. The bracket is about 2" wide (and 48" long) and will hold a 5/8" thick shelf board you provide. That shelf can be any width you want, subject only to the strength of the board and the total weight-bearing capacity of the bracket.
1015247
Plus you'll have to find milled lumber. 1x6 dimension lumber is actually 3/4"x 5 1/2". The bracket gap is 1/2".
1102938
I wanted to put 4 boards on it, no go. Best it would do was 2 boards side by side. The rubber and build just wouldn't let it happen. So sounds like you are trying to stack the boards like I wanted to. Yup try a different brand - I had another rack in the past did it no problem.
1705074
The Dimension 8400, which is what I have would not fit that shelf as it is approx. 16" high & 16" in depth. Not sure about some other Dimension models, but you can easily get that by going to Dell's website & looking it up.
2217281
There isn't a huge amount of room in the "brackets" on the board. I'm guessing no thicker than 9/32. Foam board or corrugated plastic board will fit. We use solid heavyweight poster stock.