Stud Straddling Shed Shelves

I had a cheap plastic shelf in my shed to hold yard work supplies and chemicals. The shelves were badly sagging and not very wide. I needed a solution to get the storage items up higher and yet still provide ample storage.

A quick shelf system using an easy method that requires minimal materials and plenty of strength. I call it the "stud straddling shelf system". I used a jig I made for my shop shelves that allows for perfect layout for the brackets and 2x4 shelf support.

The side parts are made from 1/2" plywood (3/4" could easily be used if your shelves are that thickness) cut 12x12 square, then split evenly at 45 degrees. The center part of the sandwich is a 2x4 cut to length.

**update:
you can make the supports any size that will work. i generally make mine about 2-6" less than the depth of the shelf. Less if lighter "stuff" will be on the shelf. You can also skip a stud, again it depends on the weight that the shelf will be holding.

#storageshelves #shedshelves #shelves

[takeniteasyfriend]

The jig is the magic for making dozens of these quickly. Thanks 👍💪

[TheTroopersCorner]

The triangle OSB gusset plates straddling the exposed studs are GENIUS!!! Thanks for sharing that!

[lopezdolly]

Ok I’m new to wood work and building and followed another tutorial and had lots of sagging shelves over time. I made these and it transformed my entire shelving system in my shed. I went back and made brackets for my existing shelves and this is a rock solid method. I thank you !!

[garysobczak]

Very clever idea!!! Just what I needed for my garage!

[ronniephillips]

Great video, I just built a new 10x12 shed with my brothers. Today I built a shelf just like you showed, its amazing and strong just like you said. Thank you for sharing this video, it inspired me to do something I have never done before..Ronnie from Nashville TN...

[gken]

MY!!!! GUY!!!! You're a true hero. Thanks for the tip.

[hangthisupmyshedorganizing]

This is a great idea for the DIY space for sure! Love it! Tim

[SEWCrafty]

I'm so happy I came across your video... I just made 15 of these in no time flat to install in my new shed.
Thank you for such a great idea.
I also shared this video on both my group pages and my wall.

[centauri]

I had some scrap plywood and 2x4 and this setup worked great! Was very easy once you got the workbench with the template. It's also very strong. Thanks!

[shaneella]

I'm glad I found your Video. This is exactly how I'm going to put shelves and a work bench for potting plants in my new shed. Thanks

[robertwilson]

Ok Chris, !!! You just remodeled my shed shelving system in a big way. So glad I did not start shelving before I seen this video. So very awesome!!!!

[murfthesurf]

Great job, going to make some tomorrow for our Church

[daveionthesavagenewchannel]

Very helpful I used this method and it works perfectly

[bcboncs]

This is honestly amazing now im kicking myself bc this wouldve been perfect for my garden tools but i just put up french cleats and now need to adapt to that system lmao!

[FastEddieQ]

Thanks for sharing just what I was looking for

[kalapis]

Great job, Great GREAT IDEA! Glad I Viewed your work Just what the ole' lawn shed needed. Thanks.

[ponchotran]

Your jig for making the support bracket is very nice.

[miked]

I have to say thank you. Just built a new shed and these shelves were exactly what I was looking for to organize the new space. Super easy, strong and most importantly dont take up a lot of space.

[BrokenBoxProduction]

Searched shed shelves. This waa result 2 or 3 but i liked the design, wanted to make angled brackets but wasnt sure of the best way till now.

[brianbrink]

Great idea. Only issue I have w these types of shelves is that stuff falling behind em. I started notching the shelves so it’s flush w the wall.