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Build your own tote storage rack in a weekend
Pick your size and get a custom plan set for a rack made from standard 2x4s: the shopping list, every cut, a cutting layout for each board, and step-by-step assembly. Sized to your wall, not a one-size-fits-all chart.
- Instant PDF download
- Print it or read on a tablet
- Any size, 1–8 wide, 1–6 high
- Secure checkout by Stripe
Choose your rack size
The plans are generated for the exact rack you pick, so every cut length is already worked out.
For the HDX 27 gal. tote
How do the totes go in?
$12.99 one-time
- Shopping list for lumber and screws
- Every cut, with a layout for each 8 ft board
- Runner positions with all dimensions
- Step-by-step assembly
- Wood-grain drawings and a 3D view
Instant checkout is being set up. Email me your size and I'll send the plans.
Inside the plans
Real pages from a sample set (3 wide × 3 high, rolling, with tabletop). Yours are made for your size.
Build it, or have me build it
Both use the same design. Pick whichever fits your weekend.
Build it yourself
$12.99
for the plans, made for your exact size
- Instant PDF download
- Beginner to intermediate, about 5 hours
- Standard 2x4s from any home center
- Needs a saw, drill and basic hand tools
Have me build it
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for the same size, built and ready for your totes
- Handmade in Cincinnati
- Delivery included within 10 miles; $75 to 25 miles, $150 to 50 miles
- See the price and order online in minutes
Questions
What's in the PDF?
A 5-page plan set made for your rack size: finished dimensions, a shopping list, the cut list, a cutting layout for each 8 ft board, runner positions, and numbered assembly steps with a safety note.
What tools and skill level do I need?
A tape measure, speed square, miter or circular saw, drill/driver, clamps and a level. It's a beginner-to-intermediate build that takes about 5 hours.
What tote does it fit?
The HDX 27 gallon Tough Storage Tote (the black-and-yellow one). The plans assume its 28.5″ × 19.625″ lid and 1.25″ lid lip, and tell you how to adjust if your tote differs. For other totes, request a custom quote.
How do I get the plans?
Right after paying, your PDF downloads automatically. Print it or open it on a tablet in the shop.
Which way do the totes go in?
Your choice. Lengthwise keeps the rack narrow (about 28.5″ deep). Sideways turns the totes so the rack is only about 19.6″ deep, which sticks out far less in a tight basement or garage, but each opening is wider.
Can I add a tabletop?
Yes. The plans add a 1/2″ plywood top with a 1-1/2″ overhang, cut from one 4 × 8 sheet. It's available while the top fits on a single sheet (up to 4 wide lengthwise, or 2 wide sideways).
What if I need a different size later?
Each purchase covers one size. If you want another, just buy again for that size or email me.
Something's wrong with my plans.
Email john@jgmwoodwork.com and I'll make it right.
Ready to build?
Get the plans for $12.99, or skip the sawdust and have one built for you.