[A 16 gauge for CAS]

I love sweet 16 ga my favorite 

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20 hours ago, Doc Neeley said:

I'll be now that is a beauty and the beast

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1 hour ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:

I didn't know they were engaged.  

Way they fuss I figure they been married for a loooooooonnnnnnngggggg time

[Darn it Pat Riot]

I'm sure glad see you keep stirring the pot. 

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1 hour ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said:

If its a 'Hit' list....... then for sure, TW should be at the top of the list.

 

If its a 'Poor Boy' list, then put me at the top....... 

 

..........Widder

 

Now gonna get both of you at same time. Don't want to show favoritism 

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@Pat Riot only 6 days left. I think @Widder, SASS #59054 and Tennessee Williams should be our first on list

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I found a calculator for wood sag called sagulator. According to my numbers I estimate 2x12s will be more than adequate support. So latter this week I will pick up materials (hand selected my yours truly) to begin my build. Of course this weekly thunderstorms is not helping.

[Lets see some dogs]

On 3/23/2024 at 10:55 AM, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said:

Are you sure those are not "in" bread doggies 

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[Cats #3]

[For you Remington lovers on gunbroker]

1 hour ago, Trigger Mike said:

I can’t figure out how to attach the link but on gunbroker is a listing for a 58 Remington bp revolver SB with scope and triangle wood stock and guitar case

would that be legal in the Baptist category

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[Cats #3]

[building wood shelf help needed]

As I've been pricing materials the 2x12 option is most frugal. Plywood has not come down enough, and by board foot even though 2x6 is cheaper by time double quantity of boards they actually will cost more. so 2x12s all around and tempered hard board on back. I believe should be quite strong. each shelf will only be tall enough for 1 can high and if my 3rd grade math is right about 6 50 cal wide

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1 hour ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said:

Consider adding an angle iron.

That is a definite option I've considered. I have used aluminum ones in past for shelf that holds small weight 

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2 hours ago, Alpo said:

I used two 2x6s. Much cheaper than one 2x12.

 

 

 

with lumber costs today doesnt seem to matter

1 hour ago, Warden Callaway said:

Sawmill Mary loves to work with wood. Builds all sorts of primitive furniture items. Not to be confused with fine furniture.  She was redoing the laundry/pantry room. Was fussing with trying to find wood to use to build shelves.  I commented,  "I know it's not your style,  but they make metal storage racks you bolt together?". She paused in thought.  "I didn't think you'd want to spend the money.".  Off the the first home supply store. Two units 4' wide by maybe 20" deep, head high. I think $60 total. She had it screwed up and putting caned goods on the shelves by supper time. 

My concern is a 50 cal can full of 45's or similar

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3 minutes ago, Chas B. Wolfson, SASS #11104 said:

 Dado sides and back.  Add a piece of aluminum channel on front edge of shelves.  This will not get in the way, will add considerable strength and provide protection to edge of plywood.

Regards,

Chas B 

I like your thought. Another thing I was considering is 1x2 both front and rear tacked in about 6-8 inches apart glue on mated surface 

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38 minutes ago, Texas Joker said:

Place 2 ammo cans on the ground 40 inches apart. Lay 2x12 on top of ammo cans with one long edge against the wall repeat until you run out of matched ammo cans.

 

Like this but with ammo cans

 

I did that for years with an end table just not that many shelves and I used 30 cal cans full of live ammo.

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36 minutes ago, Pat Riot said:

I have built lots of garage shelving and I tend to go overboard with shelving support or materials. It ain’t sexy but it’ll never bow or break. 

Me too my bench is 2x6 frame with 2x4 cross grasses and 3/4 plywood top. My machines have a doubler under neath for additional support 

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3 minutes ago, Pat Riot said:

Backing or not I think I would go double thick on the plywood or go with 2x12’s for the shelves. 
It’s a PITA to go back and beef up existing shelves without losing valuable space within the shelving. 

 

3 minutes ago, Pat Riot said:

Backing or not I think I would go double thick on the plywood or go with 2x12’s for the shelves. 
It’s a PITA to go back and beef up existing shelves without losing valuable space within the shelving. 

I'm thinking simaler but on lines of deflection of each shelf is my biggest concern

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42 minutes ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said:

are the green metal cans ammo cans? I’d do the 2x12.

 

and make sure the ends of the shelves have adequate support.

3/4 inch dado each side each shelf I think will have support needed. As your question  maybe. 

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41 minutes ago, Pat Riot said:

I would use 2x12’s for shelves unless you can do it cheaper with plywood and use 2 pieces of plywood for each shelf, preferably glued together. 
 

Edit: Are you attaching a back plate to the shelves? It would help a bit with support, but I still would not trust 1 thickness of 3/4” plywood per shelf with that much weight. 

I am thinking have fairing stripes alog each shelf but also consider 1/4 plywood or hard board on back