Edit: just realized another Eric :P
Eric (aka n00b)
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Edit: just realized another Eric :P
Eric (aka n00b)
Eric's way is a good way. Willie's way is the best way. I'm sure that both ways are overkill. When I had my racks made, I insisted that they were supported by the slab which is Willie's way
Thanks Liz. Made me really work at looking at Willie's black wood pics. I think that's very similar to what I had in mind to begin with.
If you want your racks to last until the end of time, Willie way is the only way
If you have the tools, dados (what Eric and Kevin alluded to) offer the best mix of strength, weight, and aesthetics.
Willie's design is also very good, but I would recommend adding gussets to the back corners (same with dadoed racks). The racks will be much heavier than the other two designs mentioned, but it's not like they get moved a lot.
Jeep's design is also good, and the supporting blocks can be supplemented with bolts for peace of mind if necessary.
The most important thing is to be patient picking out the 2x4's. Try to shop a new pile with dry wood to save trouble later assembling the racks.
I have built a few racks .
I like this design the best because as mentioned the wood holds all the weight .
This rack is 2@ 60g over an 80g [4x2]
https://i.imgur.com/3FMRfu0l.jpg
I have built racks like this to hold 20 talls and 15s shotgun . 15 @ 5g /9@10g and one with 55g on bottom 33 long in middle with 8@2g on top.
Simple strong design .
Here you can see like the other I pre assembled and then had to take down to install in tight space .
This is the 5g rack being put together
https://i.imgur.com/dEcIUMal.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/4LmF7QNl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZdwI2B7l.jpg
I like a add a 1x5 runner over the 2x4 for extra strength and nice clean look.