DIMENSIONS

Dimensions shown above. Can be easily customized to different lengths. NOTE: I ended up using a 1×6 on the back of my shelves because that’s what I had in the scrap pile.

PREPARATION

SHOPPING LIST

  • 1 – 1×8 @ 8 foot long

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    1 – 3/4″ wide flat metal stock, 41″ long (can be cut with a jigsaw with metal blade)

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    1-1/4″ brad nails

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    2″ self tapping wood screws (try SPAX or similar) OR 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws (to use with Kreg Jig)

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    Also need screws for hanging, this should be determined by your wall type.  For a typical wall stud framed with 1/2″ drywall, 2-1/2″ screws would be great.  Use a stud finder to locate studs and simply screw through back of shelf.

CUT LIST
  • 2 – 1×8 @ 39-1/2″
  • 2 – 1×8 @ 8″
  • 1 – 3/4″ flat metal stock @ 41″ 

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Attach the two 1x8s together with screws – either the pocket hole screw or the 2″ self tapping screws.  Place screws about 6-8″ apart.

STEP 2

Nail and glue sides to bottom/back.  The sides are very structural, so these pieces are important.

STEP 3

Cut the flat metal stock with a jigsaw with metal blade – use safety glasses.  Predrill with metal drill bit and attach to front of shelves.  You won’t need much for screws – I actually used a 1-1/4″ Kreg Jig screw.

NOTE: The metal piece just keeps things from falling off the shelf and won’t be super sturdy.  This is fine.

CREDIT ANA WHITE

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