2x4basics 90124MI Custom Shelving and Storage System Shelflinks, Black, 6 Pack

Nice, sturdy, and durable

We built two shelf for our basement. These units worked will for a our needs and I have some suggestions for those thinking of using this product to build shelf units after reading all the other reviews on Amazon.1. Building and assembling the shelf units required two people. My recommendation unless your very strong don't attempt by yourself to assemble the shelf units due to the weight of the 2X4 lumber.2. Ensure all materials are in the box when you receive your shipment. Our had all materials and screws. Return if missing parts.3. Use the following items to help ensure level storage - Table saw or Miter saw to make your lumber cuts. We used a miter saw.4. Use a good quality multi-speed drill using an extension bit to drive in the screws with the right size Phillips head bit.5. Do some planning before building and assembling your project. Example: our basement is 8' 6". In order to use the top shelf, we cut the vertical 2X4 lumber at the 5'. This allowed for each shelf to hold 2' 6" between each shelf and our first floor joist.7. Depending on the weight of the items to be placed on each shelf, please use on 2X4 by 8' and not attempt to use 2X4 by 10' or 2X4 by12' lumber.8. Although the instruction do not state this item, the second shelf slides down the vertical 2x4 post. Only cut needed on the vertical posts are to size the top shelf space to fit your space where the unit will fit.7. I would recommend on purchasing on prime 2x4 lumber from Home Depot or Lowes (my came from Lowes) to ensure that lumber is straight and not too many defects.

Great product, but it's not as simple as you would think.This is not a no-brainer project kit. You will need to know a thing or two about woodworking, a level,some wood clamps, and a little bit of skill. Your average home supply store saw operator is not going to be able to subtract 6 7/16" from anything, so it pays to do all the design and math ahead of time. Also keep in mind that some wood supply stores keep 2x4s outside or in unhappy conditions so they may be split, warped, or otherwise damaged. This is NOT the fault of Hopkins, nor a defect in the product. The shelf links are solid, sturdy and assemble easily, if not easier with someone to help you. Have a flat , stable surface to place your project on when it's done, and you will be very happy with the result. In the end this makes woodworking easier, but not Ikea-Easy. It is a great way to get started with woodworking , and after seeing your results you will probably want to take on more projects - and in the end the more you make the better your projects turn out and you may find a new hobby out of making things instead of buying them.

Easy to use. Good product. My wife loves them.

This system allowed me to build a basement storage unit that was 8ft wide & 8ft high with 4 shelves that can store about 20 total Rubbermaid containers (18 inches between shelves)! I used 8 total shelf links and 20 2x4s (~$3.00 ea). Using a hand circular saw it's tough getting the middle pieces cut by exactly 6 7/16" and instead mine are more like 6 1/2". I'm not sure I could've done any better without a miter saw, but I'm not sure it's that necessary. This still seemed fine, and I still had to hammer most of them down. Overall it seems very strong, but there was a little sway. I attached the top of the vertical studs to the basement ceiling joists for extra support and to reduce sway and prevent toppling. I'm pretty confident these things will be fine.My original plan was to build a second unit directly in front of this one to double the shelf depth from 16 to 32 inches. I've yet to fully load it up with weight, but after seeing how strong this shelf is by itself that doesn't seem necessary. Instead I'll just build a second one along side it for a full 16 feet of 8ft high shelving.Clearly you have to take some time and plan everything out first, especially if you're building large units that sort of need to be assembled in place. In my case I needed to lay everything on its side while I slid the shelves onto the vertical supports, then raise up the entire unit, and then lift and screw in each shelf at the desired height. I realized that I also needed to add the mid pieces to the bottom shelf and screw that one in completely before lifting the unit up, otherwise I would never be able to get under there to do that. Pay attention to where you will need to access for screwing in the pieces and plan ahead, especially if you're positioning these into a tight space.It definitely would help to have a second pair of hands, but I did it myself and it was ok. I also didn't have any issue with the screws.This is a great system that allows you to build shelves to fit whatever you need.

These are easy to use and versatile. Use your imagination!

I made my shelf for Garage organization and this thing works great as an Open Shelving system for big heavy tools. There are many ways to customize. I just bought 6 more brackets, due to the first-time results with this product/ Manufacturer. Build time and tools needed depends on skill levels and any changes in design, but both are minimal. Precutting and following basic instructions, I'd say around 4 hours to assemble. Once you figure it out, much less time

This is the one of the best products to build your workshop furniture with. I bought their table legs and 2x4 brackets over 15 years ago, and built a workbench and firewood rack with it. This material is thick and extremely tough. 15 years later, it marches on without blinking. I climb on the bench and even had a full size motorcycle on it - no problem. These brackets are breeze to work with, pre- drilled, come with more than enough good quality screws. All you need to do is cut the 2x4’s and put the pieces together. My firewood rack is 8’ wide and over 5’ tall, and really stable.Price is very good too, considering the quality and longevity of the product.Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Compré este buen producto hace unos días, necesito volver a comprarlo y el proveedor actual lo está vendiendo dos veces más caro, no puede ser posible.

Llego antes de lo señalado, cumple con lo esperado,,,,estoy muy satisfecho

Love how easy & quickly one can erect rugged no frills storage shelves. The plastic supports seem to be made of Delrin or something similar, not flimsy low grade plastic. At first I thought the fit when inserting the 2X4's was too loose, but after completing my shelves, realized that it was designed that way to be forgiving if the 2X4's are not cut precisely. You would have to be pretty ham-fisted to screw up when assembling it. Well engineered versatile system & highly recommended.

Shelving in storage sheds . Straight forward with ease plus the shelves themselves can be adjusted and quickly dismantled if need be .