18-Tote (6x3) 27-Gallon Tote Storage Rack Plans
A printable, to-scale blueprint for this exact 4560 x 1530 x 720 mm build: scaled elevation drawing, colour-coded board cutting diagrams, master cut list and a step-by-step assembly and fixings sheet.
Open this exact build in 3D (free)Get the full PDF - EUR 9.90What the PDF blueprint includes
- Sheet A-01 - project summary and master cut list with every exact length
- Sheet A-02 - to-scale front elevation and side section with dimensions
- Sheet C-02 - colour-coded cutting diagram for every stock board (3mm kerf allowed)
- Sheet D-03 - step-by-step assembly sequence, fastener schedule and tool list
Key numbers for this build
Build size4560 x 1530 x 720 mm
Primary specCapacity: 18× 27-Gal Storage Totes (6×3)
Secondary specBay Opening: 716 mm W × 477 mm H
Stock boards35 x 2400 mm
Total cuts66 (8.0% waste)
Est. timber costEUR 268 (pro quote ~EUR 1,240)
Watermarked 2D framing elevation preview. Sheet A-02 in the PDF includes unwatermarked 1:20 / 1:25 dimension arrows and side section.
Cut list preview
| Part | Component | Section | Qty | Cut length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-01 | Full-Height Vertical Ladder Posts (Front & Rear) | 38×89mm | 14x | 1530 mm |
| R-01 | Tote Rim Slide Rails (Front-to-Back Cleats) | 38×89mm | 36x | locked - in PDF |
| B-01 | Horizontal Cross-Tie Stretchers (Top/Mid/Base) | 38×89mm | 6x | locked - in PDF |
| G-01 | Diagonal Anti-Sway Gusset Braces | 38×89mm | 4x | locked - in PDF |
The first cut length is free. All exact lengths, the board-by-board cutting diagrams and the scaled drawing are in the PDF.
1D Stock Board Cutting Map Preview (2400 mm boards)
Showing first 4 of 35 stock boards (3.0 mm saw-blade kerf compensation active). All 35 boards are mapped in Sheet C-02 of the PDF.
Hardware & Fastener Shopping List
| Fastener / Material | Estimated Qty | Structural Use |
|---|---|---|
| Structural wood screws 5.0 x 90mm (#10 x 3-1/2") | 291 pcs (3 boxes of 100) | Stretchers & gussets to posts |
| Wood screws 4.0 x 50mm (#8 x 2") | 144 pcs (1 box of 200) | Tote rails to posts (2 per end) |
| Angle brackets + 5 x 70mm screws & plugs | 6 sets | Anti-tip wall anchoring |
How to build it
- Cut every member from Sheet C-02 board by board, then write its part ID on each piece in pencil so nothing gets mixed up.
- Build 7 ladder frames: lay a front and a rear post (V-01) flat, 720 mm apart outside-to-outside, and screw the tote rails (R-01) across them, one rail per tier, spaced 477 mm apart. Middle frames get rails on BOTH faces.
- Test-slide one real tote onto the first pair of rails before building the rest; the lid lip must rest on the rails with a few mm of side play.
- Stand the frames up and join them with the cross-tie stretchers (B-01) at the top, middle and base, front and rear, keeping every bay opening at 716 mm.
- Square the rack: measure both diagonals of the front face and adjust until they are equal, then fix the diagonal gussets (G-01) at the rear corners.
- Anchor the top stretcher to the wall studs with angle brackets - a loaded tote rack must never be free-standing.
- Slide in your 18 totes.
Tools: Mitre / circular saw, Drill-driver + impact driver, Spirit level (1200mm / 4ft), Tape measure, square, pencil.
FAQ
- How much timber do I need?
- 35 stock boards of 2400 mm (66 cuts in total, 8.0% offcut waste). Estimated timber cost is about EUR 268.
- How many totes does it hold?
- Capacity: 18× 27-Gal Storage Totes (6×3). Bay Opening: 716 mm W × 477 mm H.
- What size is the build?
- 4560 mm wide x 1530 mm high x 720 mm deep. Bay Opening: 716 mm W × 477 mm H.
- Can I change the dimensions?
- Yes. Open the 3D configurator, move the sliders to your exact room or project size in millimetres or inches, and the cut list, board count and drawings update instantly.
- What is in the paid PDF?
- A landscape A4 blueprint with every exact cut length, a scaled framing elevation, colour-coded board cutting diagrams, the assembly sequence and a fastener schedule. It is a one-time EUR 9.90 download.
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