Build Your Own Truck Lumber Rack

Measure the pieces of metal or wood for your ladder rack.

Build your own truck lumber rack.

Whether it s carrying wood a ladder a kayak or canoe or any long piece this wooden rack is the best. Use 3 inch wood screws to attach this support to the posts. I made this truck rack for myself because im building my deck and i had to transport 16 lumber and the hardware store was charging 60 per delivery so as a diyer i decided that for four 2x4s and couples screws i could build myself a rack. The one thing you will need is exposed framing on the inside of the wall like in the pictures.

Then cut another 2 by 4 board to the width of the truck bed and lay it between the vertical rack posts. Install the rack in the bed of your truck using metal anchor bolts. Cut the pieces you need. Drill the holes necessary to assemble the truck rack.

Made with four 2x4s this rack is quick to build and. There are no complicated measurements or extensive cut lists. How to build a diy lumber rack if you have even the most basic carpentry skills you can build this rack.