Action Figure Display Shelf

Instructions

1. 1Cut wood

   Cut all shelf boards to size on your miter saw as per cut list or your specific requirements.

   Tip: OPTIONAL: In this case, the action figures mount on small round discs for display purposes. I measured out the correct spacing on each shelf and, using a drill press, countersunk a space for each figure to fit into.

2. 2Sand

   Using a random orbital sander, sand all of your pieces smooth.

3. 3Drill pocket holes

   Using your favorite Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig (I used the 720PRO) drill 2 holes at each end of your top and bottom pieces as well as your shelves.

4. 4Paint

   This step can be considered optional, but if you really want the shelf to fit the theme of your kids’ favorite characters, spray paint the individual shelf pieces with the appropriate colors (in this case, red, black, and white).

5. 5Assemble shelf

   Attach the top and bottom pieces to the side boards using 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Once that’s done, attach your shelves evenly spaced (in this case the shelves are spaced 3.5” apart.

6. 6Cut MDF backer

   Using your circular saw or table saw, cut your 1/8” MDF backer to fit the back of your shelf. In this case, I cut the backer to 12” x 15-1/2”.

   Tip: OPTIONAL: Spray paint your MDF backer to fit the theme of your shelf.

7. 7Attach MDF backer

   Using a brad nailer and 1” brad nails, attach your MDF backer board to the back of your shelf.

8. 8Organize

   Have your kids get those action figures off of the ground and organized neatly on their new shelf.

   Tip: OPTIONAL ACRYLIC DOORS: Take your shelf one step further by cutting some 1/8” clear acrylic to size and attaching with hinges to keep the toys in and the dust out.