Shelf Weight Loading

[gungate]

Does anyone ever worry about overloading their reloading/ammo shelf? I tried to build the below to be beefy as shit using 2x4s with plywood shelves but I still am a little concerned about the weight of it all.

I also want to add another shelf between the bottom 2 uprights as I have already run out of space.

 

[K31]

Well, you could screw 4 more uprights into the existing ones. Make them into "L"s.

 

[Doctor_M]

Those shelves look pretty sturdy... I'd estimate you are only at about 25% of load capacity... load them up. I've got cheap press board bookshelves carrying more weight than that.

 

[E.Shell]

Those shelves look pretty sturdy... I'd estimate you are only at about 25% of load capacity... load them up.

Agreed, those shelves aren't going anywhere.

 

[Threeband]

You need a LOT more weight.

 

[Alea Jacta Est]

Please don’t misunderstand it when I say “light weight”

good to be concerned

good to anticipate issues

good to check in with the hive

good to go unless you at least quadruple current stock

unless you only used baling wire, bubble gum or finish nail/brads

GTG

 

[rseymorejr]

Does anyone ever worry about overloading their reloading/ammo shelf? I tried to build the below to be beefy as shit using 2x4s with plywood shelves but I still am a little concerned about the weight of it all.

I also want to add another shelf between the bottom 2 uprights as I have already run out of space.

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I think you're good. Could probaby use it as a ladder

 

[Brickman301]

Cute start to an ammo stash. Those shelves can hold a lot more. Now go buy some ammo and put your shelves to the test!

 

[LuckyBoy]

You shelves look like they can handle more weight than you have on them.

 

[Bertfish]

Run a leg up the front of the shelves in the middle and screw to each one if you're worried

But they look well built I'm sure you're fine

 

[John from MD]

Does anyone ever worry about overloading their reloading/ammo shelf? I tried to build the below to be beefy as shit using 2x4s with plywood shelves but I still am a little concerned about the weight of it all.

I also want to add another shelf between the bottom 2 uprights as I have already run out of space.

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That is something to keep in mind. It is a lot of weight.

 

[1time]

Aside from the top, you will run out of room before you weight can cause you problems, at least with ammo. Gold bricks may cause you a problem.

 

[Rockzilla]

looks good, what's the span left to right 4'? suggestion would be a center support
of some kind, is there any "sway" left to right?, I used 2x6's for the cross pieces, 4x4's
for the posts, either Simpson Strong-Ties, or "joist hangers" for the cross supports,
eventually went with warehouse racking (free) that orange stuff HD uses, for ammo
cans, bullets. But what you have with that span will work for you "now" looks like it's
in a closet or nook, with walls on the sides to help if it sways to one side.

-Rock

 

[Harrys]

A 2×4 can hold a horizontal load of around 20 to 40 pounds per linear foot.
The maximum vertical load for a single 2x4 was between 1.5 and 2 TONS
1/2″ plywood can support up to 35 pounds per square foot.

 

[Rich1911]

You still have plenty of room...

 

[Pinecone]

The thing I would worry about is the shelves themselves. I think that over time the centers of the plywood will sag.

You should put some cross pieces under them from the front rail and rear rail.

 

[BartExp]

Here is a link to a shelf load calculator. I’ve used many times building cabinets and shelves:

The Sagulator – WoodBin

Enter span type of material etc.


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[TI-tick]

Keep loading you have a ways to go:

 

[welder516]

Top heavy would be the enemy. But those shelves would hold a truck. IMHO

 

[gungate]

looks good, what's the span left to right 4'? suggestion would be a center support
of some kind, is there any "sway" left to right?, I used 2x6's for the cross pieces, 4x4's
for the posts, either Simpson Strong-Ties, or "joist hangers" for the cross supports,
eventually went with warehouse racking (free) that orange stuff HD uses, for ammo
cans, bullets. But what you have with that span will work for you "now" looks like it's
in a closet or nook, with walls on the sides to help if it sways to one side.

-Rock

It is right around 40" wide (20" deep) I made it to fit that space. Each shelf is framed 2x4s. I did consider the center cross but felt the span wasn't long enough to bother.

There is no racking at all right to left (or front to back) the unit is totally solid as those dados you see are exact measurements of the 2x4. The screws just hold it together the stand is solid wood from top to bottom and no bolts are in sheer. I used to build aquarium stands and used the same general design with wood supporting the load 100%.

The below is the reloading bench I just completed and I am kind of thinking I should have planned on the reloading bench in the alcove space and the ammo shelves along the side.