Sliding Wood Crate Storage

In this Instructable I'll show you how to make Sliding Wood Crate Storage. It's a perfect addition to any small or narrow closet to gain some extra space. And you don't need many tools to make it either!

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Tools

• Miter saw
• Random Orbital Sander
• Cordless Drill
• 4' level
• Tape Measure
• Spray Paint Trigger Handle

Materials/Supplies

• (3) 18" Full Extension Drawer Slides
• (4) Large Wood Crates
• (1) Half Wood Crate
• (2) Small Wood Crates
• (2) 8' 1x4 pine furring strips
• Chalkboard Stickers
• 1-5/8 Wood Screws
• Wall Anchors

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I started by strengthening the crates. I pried the bottom slats away then put glue on them for added strength. I put an extra brad nail in each slat to help it stat put and dry.

Next i cut 2 18" pieces from a 1x4 for each crate. I screwed them to the top and bottom of the right sides of the crate with 1-5/8" screws.

I painted the crates to give the closet some color. This trigger handle is an awesome addition to make spray cans perform better.

I cut 2 39-1/2" cleats from a 1x4 and mounted them in the closet.

I mounted the back one right in the corner with 2-1/2" screws. The front cleat went 18-1/2" from the back wall (to the front of cleat) and I attached it with wall anchors since I couldn't hit a stud.

I cut a space that was 6" by 18-1/2" and used it to mark the location for the slides on the crates. I drew a line on the top of the bottom of the spacer which gave me exactly parallel and spaced mounting lines.

I separated the slides and installed the extension piece on the crates using the lines to center the slides.

Using the same spacer I marked the position for the drawer slides on the cleats. This means the slides will be lined up exactly with the crate-side slide parts when I install them.

I spaced the second and third set of slides 6" below the slide above it.

With all the slides mounted now I simply slide the crates into the mating slides on the wall.

I loaded them up and installed some labels on them for organization. It's worked out great and each crate can hold at least 20lbs. I did a weight test in the video if you'd like to see it here:

https://youtu.be/Kc-zof6oa6k

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