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Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

Everyone can make such a shelf in their car and significantly expand the capacity of their trunk. This thing will definitely be a useful owner of cars in the station wagon and hatchback.
As you know, the total volume of the rear trunk is measured in liters and indicated in the passport. But the design of the car itself does not make it possible to fully use it 100%, because if you fill it with small objects, then they lie on top of each other, wrinkle, break ... And all this is so awkward, bad and uncomfortable. And if you transport products in this way, then they will all be remembered and will become worthless.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

If you make this very simple shelf, then it will allow you to store things in two tiers, then everything will become much simpler and more convenient.

Will need


  • The grate is metal. If there is no metal, cut a solid sheet of plywood.
    Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

  • Folding legs (garage stops). You can also make them yourself from metal tubes.
    Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

  • A piece of car fender.
    Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

  • Two hooks on wood.
    Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

  • 8 nylon screeds.
    Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

Folding Shelf Making


The first step is to cut the metal grill to the width of your luggage compartment.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

It is also necessary to determine the height of the future shelf. We take the legs and cut them to the desired length with a hacksaw for metal.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

Squeeze the seals from the scraps with a thin object.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

And set them back to the shortened legs.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

In the places of fastening of the shelf (in the rear seats) we screw the hooks, according to the future height.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

On the other side of the grill we fix the legs on nylon ties.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

First one, then the second.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

From the carpet we cut the canvas for wrapping. We cut the grooves for the legs.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

Sew, stitching together.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

Stripes indicate the lines where you need to flash. Everything is sewn with a regular needle with ordinary thread.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

With a sharp knife, cut holes for the hooks.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

It will not be superfluous to sheathe the hole so that the material does not fluff.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

Result


A folded shelf does not interfere in any way.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

Unfolded view. It looks like she was always here from the factory.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

Now you can put things in two rows and nothing will be forgotten.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

Just see how convenient it is.
Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

Just a fantastic order and comfort not only for you, but also for your things!
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Comments (1)
  1. Igor
    #1 Igor Guests July 3, 2019 04:02 AM
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    Now you do not have to fold the seats at the same time
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