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2x4 Garage Shelving Plans (48″ × 24″ × 72″)

Heavy-duty freestanding garage shelves: four 2x4 uprights, four framed tiers and 3/4″ plywood decks. Cheaper and stronger than most store-bought metal shelving.

48″ W × 24″ D × 72″ H24 pieces88 screwsWorkshop
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3D model of the garage storage shelves
48″ × 24″ × 72″ heavy-duty garage shelving: four 2x4 uprights with four 2x4-framed tiers and 3/4″ plywood shelves.

Cut list

Identical pieces are grouped. Lengths are finished lengths in inches.

QtyMaterialSizeCutsPieces
4×2x472″Square (90°)Uprights
8×2x445″Square (90°)Rails
8×2x421″Square (90°)Rails
4×plywood24″ × 45″ (0.75″ thick)Square (90°)Shelves

Lumber shopping list

Board counts are optimized from standard stock lengths and include a 1/8″ saw kerf per cut.

Tools you need

Assembly steps

  1. Side Frames (×2)
    Make 2 identical units (6 pcs each): 2× Upright (2x4, 72″) 1× Tier 1 Left Rail (2x4, 21″) 1× Tier 2 Left Rail (2x4, 21″) 1× Tier 3 Left Rail (2x4, 21″) 1× Tier 4 Left Rail (2x4, 21″)
  2. Frame Assembly
    2× Tier 1 Rail (2x4, 45″) 2× Tier 2 Rail (2x4, 45″) 2× Tier 3 Rail (2x4, 45″) 2× Tier 4 Rail (2x4, 45″)
  3. Top & Finishing Assembly
    1× Tier 1 Shelf (plywood, 24″ × 45″) 1× Tier 2 Shelf (plywood, 24″ × 45″) 1× Tier 3 Shelf (plywood, 24″ × 45″) 1× Tier 4 Shelf (plywood, 24″ × 45″)
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FAQ

How much lumber do I need for this garage storage shelves?

9× 2x4 × 8′, 4 plywood / sheet panels (sizes in the cut list). That is 9 boards in total, optimized from standard stock lengths with a 1/8″ saw kerf.

What screws should I use?

The plan uses 88 wood screws (2-1/2″, 1-1/2″). Use exterior-rated screws for outdoor builds.

Can I customize or modify this plan?

Yes. Open it in the free BenchBuild 3D studio to freely modify the model, resize parts, add pieces, or change lumber dimensions. Your cut list, board count and cost estimate update automatically.

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