Machinery Tools How to upcycle a chemical shuttle into storage shelves If you have extra chemical shuttles on your farm, here’s a great way to recycle them. By Dave Mowitz Dave Mowitz In 1982 Dave came to Successful Farming as a senior editor first covering agronomic topics and then machinery. He went on to serve the nation's farmers as executive editor of Successful Farming Magazine and editor of the Ageless Iron Almanac, a bimonthly publication covering the hobby of agricultural collectibles. Dave recently retired from the Successful Farming family but continues to serve the organization as a contributing editor. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 31, 2024 In This Article View All In This Article Read the instructions Watch the video Photo: David Ekstrom Project Overview Working Time: 3 hours If you have extra chemical shuttles on your farm, we have a solution for you. Here’s a great way to recycle them. Farmer Judith Stefek of Bartlett, Texas, removed the plastic tank from a shuttle, then cut its aluminum frame in half. Now, each half serves as shelf brackets. What You'll Need Equipment / Tools Miter or circular saw Reciprocating saw or angle grinder, equipped with metal cutting blades Drill or driver Materials Chemical shuttle 2x6-inch lumber Metal piercing wood screws Instructions Read the instructions David Ekstrom Cut the chemical shuttle’s frame using a metal cutting blade on a reciprocating saw. You could also use an angle grinder equipped with a metal cut off blade for the same job.Cut the 2x6-inch lumber to length to fit across the shuttle's frame and then screw it into place with metal piecing wood screws.Cut 2-inch wide notches in the ends of the boards to get them to fit in the frame. Watch the video