27-Gallon Tote Rack — Woodworking Plan (3-Bay & 2-Bay) — finished build photo

27-Gallon Tote Rack — Woodworking Plan (3-Bay & 2-Bay)

$11.99 $14.99
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27-Gallon Tote Rack — Woodworking Plan (3-Bay & 2-Bay) — finished build photo
  • 27-Gallon Tote Rack — Woodworking Plan (3-Bay & 2-Bay) — finished build photo
  • Tote rack in a garage — six totes hanging by their rims on the rails, clear of the floor
  • Tote rack in a bright utility room — totes rim-hung with air beneath
  • 27-Gallon Tote Rack — Woodworking Plan (3-Bay & 2-Bay) — in-use photo
  • 27-Gallon Tote Rack — Woodworking Plan (3-Bay & 2-Bay) — plan cover page
  • 27-Gallon Tote Rack — Woodworking Plan (3-Bay & 2-Bay) — sheet layout page
  • 27-Gallon Tote Rack — Woodworking Plan (3-Bay & 2-Bay) — assembly steps page
  • 27-Gallon Tote Rack — Woodworking Plan (3-Bay & 2-Bay) — cut list page
27-Gallon Tote Rack — Woodworking Plan (3-Bay & 2-Bay)

27-Gallon Tote Rack — Woodworking Plan (3-Bay & 2-Bay)

$11.99 $14.99

Digital product • One-time purchase • No physical shipping

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Six 27-gallon totes, off the floor and rolling — a 2×4 frame with rails gauged to the tote, not to a guess. The plan prints the tote-fit gauge dimensions right on the cut list so you can check your totes before you cut a single board. Two sizes in one plan: build the 3-bay for a wall of storage, or the 2-bay for a tight corner.

Specs

  • Finished sizes: 3-bay 72 × 33 × 34¼ in (holds 6 totes) · 2-bay 48½ × 33 × 34¼ in (holds 4 totes) — frame height; casters add about 4 in of standing height
  • Plan length: 17 pages (US Letter), imperial + metric throughout
  • Fits the Sterilite Industrial / HDX class of 27-gal tote (28.5 × 19.6 × 15.5 in, rim 19⅝ in across), hanging by their rims on paired rails gauged 19 in apart
  • Construction: 2×4 frame, cross beams front and back at every bay and level, plywood top panel that doubles as a shelf, 4 swivel casters
  • Sheet goods: 1 × ¾ in plywood sheet (the top panel) in either size, plus 2×4 lumber
  • Estimated material cost (computed by the plan engine): $165 (3-bay) · $151.50 (2-bay)
  • Difficulty: Beginner · Build time: 1 day

    • What's included

  • 17-page plan (Letter, print or tablet) — imperial & metric throughout
  • Front, side & top elevations + a full exploded view, all dimensioned in inches and millimetres
  • Two sizes in one plan: 3-bay (6 totes) and 2-bay (4 totes)
  • Tote-fit gauge dimensions printed on the cut list — check before you cut
  • DXF + SVG cutting files for the top panel, grouped by real thickness
  • Exact hardware list — caster and screw specs included, no guesswork

    • Tools

  • Circular saw or miter saw, and a drill/driver
  • Speed square, tape measure, two clamps
  • A helper tote: bring one of your 27-gal totes to the build as the gauge
  • No CNC required — the one plywood panel is a single straight rip and crosscut

    • FAQ

    Is this a physical product? No — it's an instant digital download: the plan PDF plus DXF and SVG files for the plywood top panel.

    Will my totes fit? The plan is gauged to the Sterilite Industrial / HDX 27-gal class (rim 19⅝ in across, body about 18½ in at the shoulder). Wider-rim brands such as Hyper Tough and Tough Box run about an inch wider and do not fit this gauge. The gauge dimensions are printed on the cut-list page so you can measure your totes first.

    How tall is it on its casters? The listed 34¼ in is the wooden frame; the casters in the hardware list add about 4 in of standing height. That's stated in the plan, not hidden.

    Do I need a CNC? No. This is a lumber build — the only sheet cut is one straight rip and crosscut.

    What if the files don't open or arrive damaged? Files faulty or corrupted? Free replacement within 7 days.

    IN SITU

    Drawn flat. Lives in 3D.

    Tote rack in a garage — six totes hanging by their rims on the rails, clear of the floor
    THE BUILD, IN ITS ROOM
    Tote rack in a bright utility room — totes rim-hung with air beneath
    THE BUILD, IN ITS ROOM — ANGLE 02
    27-Gallon Tote Rack — Woodworking Plan (3-Bay & 2-Bay) — sheet layout page
    ITS SHEET LAYOUT — FROM THE PLAN

    Same dimensions in the scene, on the layout and in the book — checked against each other before this page shipped.

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