http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Overhead storage metalwork advice... en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:24:20 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17973#post-256404 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:33:16 +0000 biketrain 256404@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Dave. My storage solution is a bit over engineered for some. I was just working with materials I had been gifted. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17973#post-256293 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:23:08 +0000 Dave 256293@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks! Very helpful.</p> <p>(Looks like you could probably hoist a car up on those, if the roof would take it...) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17973#post-256254 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:29:27 +0000 biketrain 256254@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>First attempt at adding photos to CCE.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/153196373@N04/6Q1E4H">hangers</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/153196373@N04/JiQ51T">Angle iron spacing</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/153196373@N04/qu909L">Mounting plate</a></p> <p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/VYB2VN">Wall hanger</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/153196373@N04/6nnj3o">Mounting plate on wedge about truss node</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/153196373@N04/D58W77">Stored timber</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17973#post-256251 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:26:18 +0000 biketrain 256251@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Dave. For my under truss storage I used lengths of 75mm angle iron supported with 8mm threaded bar. The bar is held in place by a wedge and a metal plate above the node point. The node point is the strongest point, as this is where the timbers joint to form the truss. With this method I am able to have 1800 mm between the threaded bar. I have 5 horizontal lengths of angle iron space at 600 mm so easily able to store 8 x 4 sheets of timber. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17973#post-256220 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 22:59:54 +0000 urchaidh 256220@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I built some benches and shelving using <a href="http://www.supadex.com">Supadex</a>, an old school Dexion clone. Has the advantage of allowing endless tinkering until you get what you want. Should be OK with the loads you're talking about, though this opinion is based on a mix of optimism and the knowledge that I won't be under it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17973#post-256207 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:05:39 +0000 acsimpson 256207@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have something similar in my garage. It's made with 44mm timber. All the joints are reinforced with metal brackets and the resulting u brackets are strong enough for chin ups.</p> <p>I'm away just now but will try and get some pics once home. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17973#post-256204 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 19:37:26 +0000 Arellcat 256204@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>I await a Civil or Mechanical Engr to come along and talk about bending moments and sheer forces...</em></p> <p>"The sheer force of heavy bits of wood could shear the bracket."</p> <p>Just a little joke, there.</p> <p>Tulyar and I are both mechanical engineers in need of an opportunity to do more sums. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17973#post-256192 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 16:35:40 +0000 Dave 256192@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks, hadn't thought about nail plates &amp; similar. I was more worried that just screwing the wood together would be vulnerable to shearing off or tearing out (since end pieces of wood are taking the strain parallel to the grain) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17973#post-256188 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 15:52:19 +0000 dessert rat 256188@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just a more reinforced version of the one in the pic will do (without the mesh). 100kg isn't that much really when spread over 4 or 6 down-structs.</p> <p>Get the appropriate 90deg brackets from local builders merchant, some lengths of 50x50 and a box of 1" 3/4 x 10 screws. If you able to use a couple of joint hangers, so much the better - although not essential.</p> <p>Don't screw any wood directly together, use the brackets and remember that the 'front' of the rack will briefly take significantly more of the load when you are storing the wood ie when you are heaving it up there. So an extra screw or two.</p> <p>I await a Civil or Mechanical Engr to come along and talk about bending moments and sheer forces...... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17973#post-256186 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 15:37:47 +0000 biketrain 256186@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Dave. I built something similar for my garage. I am able to store 4 X 8 foot sheets timber under the roof trusses but above the 'opened' garage door. I will try to get you some photo's later. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17973#post-256180 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:41:35 +0000 Dave 256180@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Something not wildly different to <a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/bd/47/5c/bd475c43bd83f3c8ef96a77d638401a6--garage-storage-racks-overhead-garage-storage.jpg">this</a> but for a lot of weight, basically. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17973#post-256179 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:40:33 +0000 Dave 256179@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Building storage racks under the garage ceiling to reclaim space for bikes - thinking of bolting together metal sections in a "U" shape under each joist. </p> <p>I have no idea what profile, thickness etc. would be strong enough?</p> <p>It's to store timber - say 100kg of it and it needs to be 600mm wide so I can get half sheets up there.</p> <p>Any advice? I don't want to go massively overboard, but don't want to drop that much weight on myself while fettling a puncture either. </p>