RESOURCES SUPPORT ABOUT WHERE TO BUY SIGN IN EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGIES SAFETY ACCESSORIES CONSUMABLES INDUSTRIES Home / Resources / Article Library / DIY Welding Project: Jack Stand Storage Rack [Guide] DIY Welding Project: Jack Stand Storage Rack [Guide] Print Article Share Time to declutter your garage — check out this DIY jack stand storage rack that will help keep your jack stands all in one place. DOWNLOAD PROJECT PLAN SKILL LEVEL: Beginner + TIME COMMITMENT: One day or less Here's what you'll need to get started. TOOLS AND MATERIALS Multimatic® 220 AC/DC multiprocess welder (or another TIG machine) Hobart® 1/16" MaxalTig® 4943 or 5356 aluminum wire (or similar filler metal) .080" thick 5052 aluminum sheet Stomp shear (or other cutting tool) Bending brake or hand bending tool Wire brush Acetone Drill Sheet metal screws Optional Equipment/Tools Marker Tape measure Square Clamps Gas lens for TIG torch WARNING: READ AND FOLLOW ALL LABELS AND THE OWNER'S MANUAL. STEP BY STEP Do you have jack stands cluttering up your garage? Then check out this DIY jack stand storage rack that will help keep them all in one place. STEP ONE: Measure your jack stands to determine dimensions for each shelf. I made my shelves 9.5” wide x 7.5” deep x 13” tall, with a 7” gusset on the sides. Cut out each shelf from your aluminum sheet, then make two 90° bends on the sides to create the gussets. Once your shelves are cut and bent, measure each shelf to determine the width and height of the back piece. Mine ended up being 9 5/8” wide x 52” tall. Cut the back piece to size. Peel the protective film off of the aluminum, then wire brush the areas you’ll be welding and clean with acetone. Tack weld each shelf to the back piece using a TIG welder. Consider installing a gas lens to the end of your TIG torch, which will help provide better gas coverage on the outer corners. Once everything is tacked together, fully TIG weld into place. Mount the completed rack to the wall using a drill and sheet metal screws. Add your jack stands and enjoy! About Andy Weyenberg Andy Weyenberg began welding at his father’s business a few years before joining the Army. After going to school for Electro-Mechanical, he started working for Miller Electric Mfg. LLC as a technical service rep and training instructor. Andy has built and raced stock cars since he was a teenager — and now builds high-performance street vehicles while also managing the Miller motorsports program. Feeling inspired? Check out our project page for more DIY welding projects, including step-by-step guidance, videos and downloadable plans. CHECK IT OUT Get Miller® Newsletters in Your Inbox Pros, hobbyists and educators: Welding news for you. SUBSCRIBE NOW Related Products Multimatic® 220 AC/DC Multiprocess Welder AC/DC TIG, MIG, flux-cored, and stick welder featuring QuickTech™. 120V or 240V input power. Updated: December 1, 2021 Published: March 10, 2021 Get the Project Plan Click here to download the printer-friendly project plan. Download RELATED ARTICLES DIY Welding Project: Welder Tool Tray [Guide] DIY Welding Project: Tractor Seat Stool [Guide] DIY Welding Project: How to Build a Fire Pit [Guide] Products Equipment Safety Accessories Consumables New Products Special Offers Where To Buy Support Service Locations Manuals and Parts System Setup Software Safety Precautions Product Registration Rebate Claim Status Connect With Us Forums Newsletter Sign-Up Podcast - Pipe Welding Company Careers Contact Us Branded Merchandise News Releases Partner Login Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Sale © Miller Electric Mfg. LLC