![]() ![]() To get the shelf boards in place I had to do a lot of wiggling and then use a rubber mallet to hit them down into place. Even with making the legs about 1/4″ wider than the shelf boards, it was a tight fit! ![]() In the Basic Storage Shelf Plans I first build the shelf legs and then attach the horizontal shelf boards. ![]() If you want to make the shelf taller I recommend also widening the shelves or securing the completed storage shelf to a wall to prevent it from tipping over. You will also need to adjust the location of the shelf supports. (Counter height is generally considered 34-36″ tall.) If you want a shorter storage shelf simple shorten the legs to the height you need. Overall Shelf Height: I built my simple storage shelf to be counter height at 34″ tall. Just keep in mind that the legs of the storage shelf should be no more than 48″ apart to provide proper support and keep the shelves from sagging. You can easily shorten or lengthen this by cutting your 2×6 shelf boards to whatever length you want your shelf. Overall Storage Shelf Length: The shelf length written in the Basic Storage Shelf Plans is 67″ long. You can change the height of the shelves (or add additional shelves) by changing the location of the shelf supports in the Basic Storage Shelf Plans. Interior Shelf Height: The shelf height written in the plans is 13″ tall, which will accommodate most baskets and the kitchen items I needed to store. Here’s how you can customize them for different shelf heights, a different width or different materials. I created the plans to be an exact fit for my walk in pantry, but you can easily adjust them to fit your own space. Simple Storage Shelf Building Tips How to Make Adjustments to the Woodworking Plans These are basic woodworking tools and this project can definitely be completed by a beginner woodworker. Other tools used include a drill, sander and nail gun. The Basic Storage Shelf Plans outline the steps to build your simple storage shelf and include a shopping list and cut list for the project.įor this build you will need to be comfortable using a saw to cut your wood to size. But, with the completed woodworking plans you can easily build this project in 1 day. I built this storage shelf in short bursts of time over a couple of days while I worked out the kinks in the woodworking plans. Build Your Simple Storage Shelf Project Time & Skill Level I use easy-to-understand language that’s perfect for beginners. They also feature digitally rendered images and detailed instructions that walk you through each step of the build. Best Double-Sided Tapes for WoodworkingĪll of the woodworking plans in my shop include a lumber list, cut list and supply list. ![]()
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