How to Create Garage Ceiling Sliding Storage

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Determine the width between carriages.. Mark your 2x4 boards and plywood for cutting.. Cut the 2x4 boards and plywood.

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1

Determine the width between carriages.

Step 1

Determine the width between carriages.

2

Mark your 2x4 boards and plywood for cutting.

Step 2

Mark your 2x4 boards and plywood for cutting.

3

Cut the 2x4 boards and plywood.

Step 3

Cut the 2x4 boards and plywood.

4

Glue together a 2x4 board and 3-inch plywood strip.

Step 4

Glue together a 2x4 board and 3-inch plywood strip.

5

Add support to the 2x4 and plywood strip with screws.

Step 5

Add support to the 2x4 and plywood strip with screws.

6

Attach a 5-inch plywood strip to the 2x4.

Step 6

Attach a 5-inch plywood strip to the 2x4.

7

Assemble the remaining 2x4 boards.

Step 7

Assemble the remaining 2x4 boards.

8

Locate joists for installing the carriages.

Step 8

Locate joists for installing the carriages.

9

Fasten your carriages to the ceiling.

Step 9

Fasten your carriages to the ceiling.

10

Test your sliding storage.

Step 10

Test your sliding storage.

11

Anchor carriages to joists with lag screws.

Step 11

Anchor carriages to joists with lag screws.

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