This step by step woodworking project is about firewood shed made from 2x4s plans. I have always liked to design sheds, but I needed a new challenge so I have come up with this wood shed built entirely from 2x4s. Please take a close look over the plans and tell me if I have succeeded in designing something useful. See my other DIY projects HERE.
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Firewood Shed made from 2x4s Plans
Building a firewood shed from 2x4s
Materials
- A – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 96″ long, 7 pieces – 45″ long FRAME
- B – 11 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 96″ long FLOOR
- C – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 48″ long, 4 pieces – 69″ long 2xSIDE WALL
- D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 89″ long, 5 piece – 69″ long BACK WALL
- D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 67″ long, 3 pieces – 89″ long FRONT WALL
- E – 22 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 48″ long, 12 pieces – 96″ long SLATS
- F – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber- 12″ long, 1 piece – 96″ long RIDGE BEAM
- F – 10 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 36″ long RAFTERS
- G – 6 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 108 PURLINS
- I – 80 sq ft of metal sheets ROOFING
- 45 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8′
- 6 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 10′
- 8 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 12′
- 80 sq ft of metal sheets
- 2 1/2″ screws
- 3 1/2″ screws
- stain, wood filler, wood glue
- axe
Tools
- Safety gloves, glasses
- Miter saw, jigsaw
- Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
- Drill machinery and drill bits
Time
- One Weekend
How to build a firewood shed from 2x4s
Assembling the shed floor
The first step of the project is to build the floor frame for the firewood shed. Cut the joists from 2×4 lumber and lay them on a level surface. Align the edges with attention and place the joists every 16″ on center. Drill pilot holes and insert 3 1/2″ screws to lock everything together tightly. Make sure the corners are square.
Fitting the cider blocks
Next, you need to set the location for the firewood shed. Level the ground thoroughly and then set a few cider blocks under the floor frame. Use a spirit level to make sure the frame is perfectly horizontal. The cider blocks will lift the frame from the floor and protect the firewood from excessive moisture.
Fitting the floor slats
Fit the 2×4 boards to the floor frame and place a 1″ spacer between them to create even gaps. Align the boards at both ends, drill pilot holes and insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock them into place tightly.
Back wall frame
Next, you need to assemble the back wall frame from 2x4s. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws to lock them together tightly. Make sure the corners are square and align the edges flush.
Side wall frames
Assemble the side walls in the same manner described above.
Assembling the shed frame
Lift the wall frames and set them to the floor of the shed. Align the edges with attention, drill pilot holes through the bottom plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the floor. In addition, you need to lock the adjacent wall together tightly with 2 1/2″ screws.
Front wall frame
Next, you need to frame the front wall of the shed. Cut the components from 2x4s and lock them into place with 2 1/2″ screws. Make sure you secure the header to the side walls tightly.
Fitting the side slats
Next, attach the 2×4 slats to the sides of the shed, as shown in the diagram. Align the edges at both ends and make sure the gaps are equally spaced. Drill pilot holes and insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock the slats into place tightly.
Fitting the front and back slats
Attach the slats to the back of the firewood shed, as well.
Building the rafters
Use 2×4 lumber for the rafters. Mark the cut lines and make the cuts with a saw.
Fitting the ridge beam
Fit the ridge beam supports to the side top plates. Center the supports into place and then insert a few 3 1/2″ screws to lock them into place. Make sure the corners are square and then attach the ridge beam with screws.
Fitting the rafters
Fit the rafters to the top of the shed, as shown in the plans. Drill pilot holes and insert 3 1/2″ screws to lock the rafters into place tightly.
Fitting the top slats
Next, you need to attach the 2×4 purlins to the rafters, as shown in the diagram. Drill pilot holes and insert 2 1/2″ screws, once you know the overhangs are equal.
Fitting the metal sheets
Once you have the purlins installed, you need to attach the metal sheets. Use screws to secure the sheets into place.
2×4 Firewood Shed Plans
Last but not least, you need to take care of the finishing touches. Smooth the edges with sandpaper and make sure the joints are sturdy. Fill the holes with wood putty and smooth the surface with 120-220 grit sandpaper and apply a few coats of stain/paint.
2×4 Woodshed Plans – back view
This is a 4×8 firewood shed so it’s large enough to hold up to 3/4 cords of wood.
Firewood Shed made from 2x4s Plans
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