Pleasant Hearth 4 Piece Log Rack Brackets, Black

I was shopping for outdoor storage and could only find units that cost $250 and up. Instead, I used these brackets, got some 2x4's at the store (had them cut the wood for me, too), then added a log pile cover. I now have 4'x5x2 outdoor storage that cost about $70 in all and was very easy to put together. The brackets are sturdy and give you the flexibility to tailor what you're building to your own specific sizing needs.

These things are bomber. I'm not sure why everyone is shimming theirs because I certainly didn't need it for mine. Yes, there is a bit of a gap in places but they tighten down nicely #8 2.5" deck screws.I turned the brackets so the upright boards are on the outside. The bracket screw holes are on the inside so after you get the first upright in it's very difficult to get the screws in properly if you use it as instructed. I added supports for the uprights near the top and an extra cross piece on the bottom for stability and to account for sagging with the weight of the wood.My configuration is 2 2x4x10s along the bottom, 2 2x4x8s cut in half and used as the uprights, and 2x4x16" pieces as spanners secured with #8 2.5" deck screws. I have a bunch of these and have tried different configurations and this is definitely the best and rock solid.

Works well but you need to do a few mods during assembly as follows: 1. Cut large (approx 3/16" thick) paint stir sticks into four four inch long pieces - insert these between the four upright 2 X 4s and their metal bracket 2. Cut small (approx 1/16" thick) paint stir sticks into twelve (16) 4 inch long pieces - insert three of these between each of the four (4) upright 2 X 4s and the rail 2 X 4. Insert one of these between each rail and the cross piece 2X4 on the bottom (if it doesn't fit it in, then no need to insert) 3. Drill holes in wood cross-piece 2 X 4 for a # 10 - 3in screw to be inserted into opposite sides of metal bracket. Since these holes line-up on each side of the bracket, use a smaller #8 - 1.5in screw in the hole that lines up with the 3in screw you just inserted in the opposite side. This results in two (2) 3in screws inserted in opposite holes on each side of the wood cross-piece 2 X 4 4. Drill holes in upright 2 X 4s for two (2) # 10 - 3in screws to be inserted into each side of metal bracket 5. Cut two small 2 X 4 pieces to fit in between the two uprights on each end. Drill holes in upright to insert these at the top in between the two uprights on each end. Attach with four (4) #10 - 3in screws. 6. Insert steel screw eye in the middle of each cross piece 2 X 4 at the top of each end. 7. Attach a wire between steel screw eyes on each end and pull tight so that uprights are exactly vertical when wire is stretched out. This will ensure that the uprights do not bow out due to the pressure of the wood stacked against the inside edges of the uprights. 8. If you want this platform to be moveable, then you can also attach four (4) Heavy Duty Casters below each upright under the cross-piece 2 X 4. 9. For 15in split wood pieces, I attached the metal brackets with 1 in exposed on each end of the 18 in cross-pieceNote: 2 X 4 Lumber dimensions: Two (2) Cross-Pieces - 18 in each Two (2) Rails - 8 ft each Four (4) Uprights - 5 ft each Two (2) Upper Cross-Pieces - cut to fit

This little kit worked very well. Off the bat however, I didn't follow their instructions nor did I use it exactly as it was intended to be used. I used 2x4s along with some quality deck screws, as opposed to the little junky screws the kit includes. I wanted to build this though as more of a wood shed, so instead off just leaving it as 4 uprights, I added a little tin roof.The 4 metal brackets worked great for this purpose and would likely work just fine otherwise!

These cost about the same as the ones with the metal sides but their small size allows them to ship and stow well. You’ll need to calculate in the cost of the extra wood needed to build out a 4x8 face cord holder but look what you can do with these! I took two sets and made it into a double face cord holder with a slight height scaling of the supporting verticals so I can toss a tarp over it that leaves it in the shape of a small wood shed. I have to put this on a part of the hill in the back and this will leave it more stable. So. More work but more flexibility in how you fit them into your property?

Relatively easy to assemble to make your own wood custom wood rack that fits your specific needs. You obviously need to be able to cut 2x4's and a power drill would be handy for the screws.

I had to add a bunch of extra 2x4s, screws, brackets etc. to make it more sturdy and useful. The brackets are ok but I wouldn't trust it the way it was intended to be built.

This went together easily. The only thing is that regular 2x4's are a bit loose when this is put together. I use 3 inch course drywall screws to put it together, and this worked perfectly!

overall a pretty good product. here are some notes from my build in no particular order1. these brackets will fit pressure treated lumber, you just have to pre-size it. i did my build using pressure treated 2x4's and I just brought the brackets with me into the lumber yard and slotted them onto each board before i bought it. some boards were bigger/warped and didn't fit, some fit just fine.2. the screws included are garbage. like other users I used 2.5" coated deck screws and my impact driver.3. for the bottom i used 2x4x10's. i kind of wish I had gone bigger to 2x4x12's. make sure you put supports underneath because you will get sag for sure with this kind of load. as you can see i mounted mine on cinder blocks and levelled everything before applying load. No sag, nice and level4. the brackets themselves are flimsy and kind of lousy quality, but its fine enough for the purpose. I suspect they will rust over time5. topped it with some scrap sheet metal I had laying around to keep my wood dry

この金具の問題ではないかもしれませんが、市販の２X4材の寸法に対しがたが大きすぎるのと、２X4材が結構ねじれていたりしていて組み立てづらかったです。金具だけの値段としてもちょっと高いと思いました。なので２台目は普通の金属パイプ製のものを購入しました。

Easy set up and good quality. Highly recommend. I added a brace for bottom to prevent sagging from the weight of the wood.

It is worth noting that you could easily screw 2x4s together in the same placement that this bracket hols them in, but it feels like the brackets add a little extra beefyness to the build. So I feel like they were worth the very economical price. Still have to screw things together tho. I used my own screws because the ones included seems kind of light duty. Anyway, it made a nice wood rack!

Instructions are very good. Assembly went quickly. All slots are oversized, be careful when lining up the base, and the uprights.. I painted the boards first. Then I threw away the useless little screws that are included. I used longer 1 1/4" screws to attach the brackets to the bases. Then 6 even longer 2" screws to attach the long bottom boards to each of the end upright boards. This step was my own, it's not in the instructions. I made the bottom 5 feet long and the uprights 4 feet tall. I purchased two sets of brackets, and placed a lot of wood in the finished products!Extra screws for one set of brackets: 8 of #8x11/4" for the bases. 24 of #8x2" for the long, bottom boards to the uprights.