A Different Kind of Cedar

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I'm working some Alaskan Yellow Cedar today. Really amazingly fine grain, and perfectly straight. The smell is a bit much, though.

Storing Wood

Lumber Racks Are Finished

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Another view, same rack.  

Load Carrying Capacity

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The lumber racks are done and holding weight. There's an identical rack on the back side of the block wall, so the load on the wall is fairly close to balanced. The 2x verticals are fastened to the wall with 1/2" threaded rod that passes thru the block wall. 

Lumber Storage

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My lumber storage "system" has been sorely neglected so I'm working on an upgrade. Here are 40 shelf standards, plus another 10 already installed.