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Build Your Own Shelf - Building Instructions for a Shelf for Storage Boxes
Plan No. REG25-SA6F01, Alu Plug-in System 25 mm, Approx. Dimensions of Example Shelf: W 1,050 x H 1,910 x D 279 mm
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Building a shelf yourself suitable for storage boxes with the building instructions from ALUSTECK® is an individual solution exactly according to your wishes! With us, when building your own shelf, you determine the custom size of your shelf in height, width, and number of compartments. With the specially developed shelving system grid for storage boxes of the Samla series from the well-known Swedish furniture manufacturer, you can easily build your shelf for all-purpose boxes as high or wide as you like.
With these building instructions, you can build your custom shelf as a wall shelf to fit perfectly into any room. If desired, complement the shelf with additional storage boxes and containers for storing items entirely in your own design. We cut all necessary aluminum profiles to your desired dimensions, and you only have to assemble the shelf for storage boxes yourself.
Building Instructions: Build Your Own Custom Shelf for Storage Boxes
Shelf construction detail view
Shelf with storage boxes detail view
Shelf adjustable feet detail view
With the modular shelf for storage boxes from Alusteck for custom DIY, you create the necessary storage space and bring order to your rooms. Easily plan and build your individual custom shelf yourself with the building instructions developed by one of our customers specifically for multi-purpose boxes. We manufacture all elements of your desired shelf precisely to the millimeter for you, so that you only have to assemble the individual parts of the shelving system from the simply ingenious plug-in system.
Build your own shelf for storage containers – building plan download
Request your free PDF building plan for your shelf here and store your storage boxes like a pro.
Download the free storage shelving plan Products for the shelf with storage boxes
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Connector 25×25 Right Angle 1 Outlet 25x25mm Connector Square Tube Right angle 1 outlet €2.95*
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Alu square tube 25×25 Aluminum profile 1 web 20 mm flush 25 x 25 mm square tube 1 web 20 mm flush From €11.40*
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Connector 25×25 Right Angle 25x25mm Connector Square Tube Right angle €6.27*
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Alu square tube 25×25 Aluminum profile without web 25 x 25mm square tube without web
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Connector 25×25 Right Angle 1 Way 25x25mm Connector Square Tube Right angle 1 outlet €8.13*
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Connector 25×25 Joint connector 45 to 195 degrees swivelable 1 outlet 25x25mm plug connector square tube Swivel connector 45–195° 1 outlet €5.64*
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Online cutting service:
Profiles cut to size! 955mm
Profiles cut to size! 955mm
1: Custom shelf for storage boxes and possible uses
The possible applications for this shelf are diverse. Here we present a few possibilities for its use: Our shelves for storage boxes are suitable as a pantry shelf for your household items, as a workshop shelf, as a picking and order-picking shelf, as a shelf for storing all kinds of utensils for hobbies and leisure, or as a tool shelf for tools and machines. The shelves can also be used in gastronomy and kitchens by using Gastronorm containers. The custom-made wall shelves can, of course, also be used in other ways. Photos, favorite items, DVDs, or grocery purchases can also be stored in them. In a storage shelf, everything that needs to be together and quickly accessible can be stored: from towels and toiletries for the bathroom to photo albums. A conceivable location for the shelf in the household area would also be the pantry for storing bulk purchases.
2: The simply ingenious custom-made shelf construction principle from Alusteck
The modular Alusteck principle is simply ingenious. The shelf is assembled by inserting the connector elements into the aluminum profiles. Subsequently, the plug connectors are hammered into the square tubes with a plastic hammer. A simple shelf can be assembled with Alusteck practically without any other tools. Sometimes it makes sense to use cross braces, so you will need to screw them in at this step.
Piece by piece, you assemble all the individual parts until your custom-made shelf construction is fully assembled.
3: Properly planning a custom-made shelf for DIY
If you desire a completely individual shelving system solution from Alusteck, before you think about assembly, you should start by determining the desired location for the shelf. Take the measurements for the available space in the room for overall width, height, and depth. Even if you build the shelf from Alusteck system 25 mm (W 1,050 x H 1,910 x D 279 mm) exactly according to our specifications, you must compare the dimensions of the shelf with the available space so that it will fit into the desired location later. Note down the measurements. These are also necessary for a shelf in your desired dimensions for later precise determination of the shelf profile lengths.
4: Possible Boxes and Shelf Containers for the System
Our shelving system grid, specially developed for you, is precisely matched to Samla series all-purpose boxes from the large Swedish furniture store that exists in almost every major city. The example shelf in our building instructions is designed for Samla boxes in sizes 5 L (D 20 x W 28 cm x H 14) and 11 L (D 28 x W 39 cm x H 14). If you want to use individual box sizes for the shelf, you must adapt the shelf building plan to your desired dimensions. When building a shelf with the Alusteck shelving grid, you also have the option to build your shelving system individually to any desired height or width.
Supplement the shelf if desired with other boxes or containers for organization systems. Euro containers, folding boxes, Gastronorm containers or storage boxes made of wood or other materials are also conceivable and possible. With the Alusteck shelving system, you can easily build everything in your own design and precisely according to your ideas down to the millimeter.
Here you get the free blueprint for your DIY shelf:
Build your own shelf for storage containers – building plan download
Request your free PDF building plan for your shelf here and store your storage boxes like a pro.
Download the free storage shelving plan 5: Assembly & Construction Shelving Unit REG25-SA6F01 – Step-by-step Building Instructions
To illustrate the assembly and construction of the shelf, the DIY enthusiast of this customer project has put together a rough step-by-step building instruction with pictures for DIY shelf construction. For the correct assignment of the individual components for the assembly of the shelf, please refer to the exploded view drawing from the free shelf construction plan. In these building instructions, you will also find a detailed parts list with all necessary Alusteck products, as well as for the accessories with precise dimensions for the shelf board and information on suitable box sizes for this example construction with shelf dimensions approx. W 1,050 mm x H 1,910 mm x D 279 mm.
Step 1: After you have ordered all necessary Alusteck products for the shelf body in our online shop, the goods have been delivered, and you have the construction plan at hand, the assembly and installation of the shelf system begins.
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The aluminum plug-in system, consisting of aluminum profiles delivered directly to your desired dimensions and plug-in connectors, allows you to build your own garbage can enclosure in any size and design. With our materials, the garbage can enclosure is fully designed for durability.
Step 2: First, begin with the assembly of the shelf sides. To do this, first arrange all pipes and connectors or joint connector versions that are needed on a cloth or blanket according to their respective types. Set the remaining components aside for now. You will need these at a later point in time for connecting the two shelf sides.
Step 3: When building the shelf side panels, it is advisable to gradually fix the individual pipe pieces with the joint connectors with outlet and the right angles with outlet for the corners using screw clamps or toggle clamps. Assemble all parts gradually as shown in the picture.
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Step 4: Once the shelf sides are fully assembled, insert the designated tubes, which serve as connectors for the two side parts, one after another into the connectors of one shelf side. It does not matter which shelf side you wish to start with. Please only pay attention to the uniform alignment of the webs at the correct angle, which will later serve as supports and guide rails for the multi-purpose boxes.
Step 5:Once all connecting struts have been inserted, the second side panel of the shelf is inserted into the openings of the tubes, and the connector pins are firmly tapped in with a rubber mallet using light blows. After attaching the second side panel and precisely aligning the tube sections in a straight line, tighten the connector screws firmly with an Allen key. For a straight alignment and to align the individual tube sections, it is advisable to use a lath or a long square tube, which is attached to the shelf side panel with screw clamps or toggle clamps.
Step 6: Now the screw feet for leveling out floor unevenness are screwed into the lower threaded connectors so that the shelf stands securely later at the installation site and cannot wobble.
Step 7: The flat profile cross braces are attached to the shelf sides to stabilize the frame using self-tapping metal screws, which are screwed in from the inside, on both the right and left sides of the shelves, with a cordless screwdriver.
Step 8: This is what the correctly assembled shelf structure should look like. The aluminum tubes with web must be inclined at the same angle to each other. The fixing screws of the joint connectors must be tightened firmly with an Allen key so that the shelf structure stands stably.
Step 9: For shelf security, we recommend fixing it to the wall with metal brackets. To ensure the shelving system stands firmly and securely, screw these flat-profile angle irons to the shelf from the outside again with self-tapping metal screws. If needed, you can also use simple metal brackets from a hardware store and develop your own fastening solution.
Step 10: Now you can insert the shelf into the top of the shelf unit. Please refer to the PDF construction plan for the dimensions of the shelf. For the shelf, use a commercially available coated chipboard, which you can have cut to size at any timber merchant or DIY store.
Step 11: Place the suitable storage boxes or all-purpose containers into the shelf compartments. When arranging the boxes and containers, you can proceed entirely according to your own needs and wishes.
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Build your own shelf for storage containers – building plan download
Request your free PDF building plan for your shelf here and store your storage boxes like a pro.
Download the free storage shelving plan Complete: Your self-built shelf for storage boxes
FINISHED: Your individual self-built custom shelf for storage containers is now complete, and you can arrange and fill it entirely according to your wishes. The shelving system offers you maximum storage space and an organized daily life. We wish you much success with building your own shelf!
Please refer to our free shelf building plan, which will be sent to you upon request, without obligation and free of charge, for the bill of materials with all dimensions, aluminum profile and corner connector versions, and accessories for this shelf example.
- Up to 30%
discount - Professional
quality - Modular system
lightweight aluminium - Cutting
to size - Personal
contact - Affordable &
secure shipping
Products for building a shelf for storage boxes
Configure materials for your kit easily online!
Connector 25×25 Right Angle 1 Outlet 25x25mm Connector Square Tube Right angle 1 outlet €2.95*
Variants off €2.67*
From €2.67*
Alu square tube 25×25 Aluminum profile 1 web 20 mm flush 25 x 25 mm square tube 1 web 20 mm flush From €11.40*
Variants off €9.84*
From €9.84*
Connector 25×25 Right Angle 25x25mm Connector Square Tube Right angle €2.86*
Variants off €2.57*
From €2.57*
Alu square tube 25×25 Aluminum profile without web 25 x 25mm square tube without web From €8.94*
Variants off €8.16*
From €8.16*
Connector 25×25 Right Angle 1 Way 25x25mm Connector Square Tube Right angle 1 outlet €8.13*
Variants off €2.67*
From €2.67*
Connector 25×25 Joint connector 45 to 195 degrees swivelable 1 outlet 25x25mm plug connector square tube Swivel connector 45–195° 1 outlet €5.64*
Variants off €5.16*
From €5.16*
Online cutting service:
Profiles cut to size! 955mm
Profiles cut to size! 955mm
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FAQ: Shelf for storage boxes
The ALUSTECK® system enables easy assembly without welding and offers high stability and durability.
In addition to the ALUSTECK® aluminium profiles, you need plug connectors, shelves made of wood, metal or plastic and, if necessary, back panels or side panels.
First, you should take the measurements of the SAMLA boxes and then design a perfectly fitting shelf with ALUSTECK® that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
ALUSTECK® profiles and connectors offer exceptionally high stability and load-bearing capacity. Your shelf remains stable and reliable even under heavy loads.
The shelf depth should be at least 40 cm so that the SAMLA boxes stand safely and stably. However, you can flexibly adjust the depth of the shelf depending on how much space you have available.
Yes, the modular system from ALUSTECK® allows you to expand or rebuild the shelf at any time to adapt it to changing needs.
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All projects and information are for inspiration only. We do not provide any legally binding information regarding construction and implementation. All constructions you undertake with ALUSTECK® are your responsibility. Please check your construction yourself for statics and correctness.
For the information mentioned above, ALUSTECK® assumes no liability or warranty for the correctness of the construction, for statics and the usual wear and tear of the goods, as well as defects or damages of any kind arising from incorrect application or negligent handling or operation or extraordinary use.
