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A two-tier open shelf sized for stacked paper and art caddies, built almost entirely from pocket-holed 1x12 and 1x3 boards.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top shelf bottom | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 12 3/4" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Top shelf dividers/ends | 3 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 12 3/4" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Top shelf sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 24 3/4" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf bottoms Must be 4-1/2" less than the top shelf side boards. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 20 1/4" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf ends | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 11 1/4" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf sides May need to adjust to fit. | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 21 3/4" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 21 1/2" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x12, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 2 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 6 ft, Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on all four sides of the smaller 1x12 boards, two per side. Attach to the 1x3 dividers with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Measure and cut the side trim pieces to fit, and attach with pocket holes on the underside as well as 1-1/4" brad nails to the 1x3 side trim. Set the top shelf aside.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 6 ft, Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on all four sides of the remaining 1x12 boards. Attach the 1x3 side trim pieces with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, hiding them on the underside.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Finish the front and back with 1x3 trim, attaching on the bottom through the predrilled pocket holes and nailing to the side trim with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Attach the legs with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Sandpaper, assorted grit
Attach the two shelves inside the legs with 1-1/4" screws or brad nails and glue.
Sand every surface and finish.