Storing Canned goods

@ghrit i liked that one too, I'm just wondering if a couple of inches could be added to each shelf for clearance and put in 1" strips for earthquake. I was also looking at putting it on heavy duty shop rollers so front and back were accessible.

 

Too tall for rollers of any kind very top heavy. And no need to add additional clearance for a one inch strip in the front. Just tip the jar.

Edit: you could add a heavy duty inline caster, at center and one end, hinge the other end to the wall. That would carry the weight and add stability.

 

there isnt enough clearance to tip the jar, and get it over a 1" slat, otherwise I would not have said anything

 

I like it too, just one question. Couldn't you get away with using 1/4" ply for the backboard? The weight of the shelves and canned goods are supported by the sides and middle supports. By replacing the back board there would be substantial weight savings. I have build similar shelves for garage/shed storage and have only used 1/4" ply for the back and I've had no issues.

Also by adding a 1.5" or so wide by 3/4" strip to each shelf you are adding some strength to it and may not need the middle supports, or at least reduce them to every other shelf. At 1.5" wide, you are giving yourself a 3/4" lip on each shelf, not sure if that's high enough to prevent items from toppling out.

With the shelf unit at 48" wide, you should be able to secure each side to a stud, if your home is built with 16" OC studs (my current home is not, all walls are 20" OC what a PIA).

 

Looks like just enough clearance to tip to me, even at close examination. But, if you want more clearance, do it, but you will lose one useable shelf doing so.

 

I know from 1st hand experience you need those middle supports about every 2.5 to 3 ', 4 ft shelves sag after about 4 years.

I think a lighter backing is a great idea. I was looking at no backing so I could slide jars in from the back.

I was also thinking, a wire front door like a cage across the front of the jars rather than a 1" slat with chalkboard paint as a possibility.

I'm a slow planner, I don't want to have to do this again in 4-5 years.

 

The backer is what keeps it square, and adds strength to the shelves. You can decrease the thickness (you could even use sheet metal ) but you can not safely go without it.

 

In which case the wall itself is the backer.

 

Here's a video from "ask this old house" where they build a storage cabinet. Yes they use a few specialty tools, but the same thing can be done with out them.

 

Rotatable= Swinging Shelves that are 3 cans deep, pull from the front and put new in the back. Have the can shelves be two tier.

 

No need for a backer if you make the frame correctly, make the frame and shelves as one, width no more than 18 inches each, I have found the best for us is 12 inches, have the two shelf assemblies swing out from the middle of the pantry cabinet on piano hinges. Double doors can be latched on the outside and end the worry of earthquake shaking or sticky hands as well as nosy neighbors.

Need more storage just add more pantry cabinets.

Both sides of the open sided shelf have a 1/2 inch edge. Make the shelves high enough to double stack your cans. If you can your garden then have quart and pint sized shelves,in the long run it saves space.

 

Pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Closed Front Doors of Pantry.


Note the Piano Hinges on the Center Shelves. Shelves are open on both sides with the ability to swing 180 degrees.


Right Side of Pantry


Center of Pantry and Two Moveable Shelves


Right Shelf Swung Out to the Left and Bulk Storage Behind



Left Side Bulk Storage with Moveable Shelf Moved to the Right.



Left Rear of Movable Shelf



Left Inside of Front Door and Moveable Shelf Opened to the Right.


Left Inside of Front Door and Moveable Shelves and Piano Hinge.



Detail of Front Right Top Shelf


Detail of Back of Right Top Shelf



Right Bulk Storage



Lower Left Front Door Storage



Upper Right Front Door Storage



Right Front Movable Storage Shelf



All Done Doors Closed


Closed Doors are your friend

 

And never forget to save a little bit of space for that out of the way work bench inside the home.

Complete with more closed doors for those bulky items

 

beautiful cabinets!

 

Consider a 1/2 inch slat and add some small diameter pipe insulation...

 

I don't worry about impressing any one ,and I don't go showing off my stores, so I just use simple shelving and stuff things as best I can ,in a secret room.

 

Yup, all you saw was one pantry cabinet. Just a day to day supply of goods to select from for a balanced meal. Max storage in a minimum amount of space with ease of selection and restocking. Yes sir Boss, no secrets here just a pantry.

Secret Room? I guess that means something special or are you trying to impress someone?

 

I don't show off my stuff.