Notch- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2.5–4.5 hours
- Cost
- $$
About this build
This quick and easy to build storage unit will be perfect for anyone who is lacking storage. Do you need extra storage in the garage, office or pantry, this budget-friendly storage unit will be an easy weekend build for beginners and advanced builders.
Tools
Essential
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
Optional / nice to have
- Bar / Pipe Clamps
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 1x2 72" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x2 120" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x3 72" | 4 board |
| Board, 1x4 120" | 4 board |
| Board, 1x4 96" | 1 board |
| 1 1/2" screws | 96 each |
| Wood glue | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Frame sides | 8 | 1" × 2" × 9" |
| Bottom Shelf Holder | 8 | 1" × 2" × 14" |
| Frames | 4 | 1" × 3" × 72" |
| Shelf boards | 16 | 1" × 4" × 36" |
What to buy
Buy 14 boards at 8 ft.
1" × 4"
8 boards
1" × 3"
4 boards
1" × 2"
2 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Add pocket holes
Prepare all cut pieces with pocket holes. 8 pieces of 9 1/2" x 1 add pocket holes vertical to each end as shown in the image.
2Horizontal pocket holes
8 pieces of 14 1/2" x 1 add pocket holes horizontal as shown.
3Spacing the shelving
We gave the shelves a 1/4" space in between boards, simply so we won't have mold issues or in case something should ever leak.
4Building the shelf
- Build four 3' ft long shelves, attach the 14 1/2" x 2 board on each of the 4 shelves.
- Apply wood glue, align the sideboard and predrill through it into each of the 4 boards underneath. Use a countersink drill bit to create room for the screw head. With an electric drill attach the bottom sideboard(s) with 1 1/2" screws.
5Build the Frame
- Use the 1x3"x6' boards and space them with the 9 1/2" x 1 boards.
- Add wood glue to each end and secure the boards with pocket hole screws.
- Repeat this at 4", 26 1/2", 49" and one at the top (see image).
6Attach the shelves to the frame
- Attaching the shelves to the frame can be tricky. I suggest laying the frame down and attaching the top and bottom shelf first. You can use wood good, but if you plan on moving or storing the shelf down the road. I advise attaching the shelves without the wood glue.
- Once the top and bottom shelves are attached, lay the second frame on top and attach the shelves to it. Use a 90-degree corner guide to ensure the shelf is leveled even if it is laying sideways.
- Then lift the storage unit and attach the remaining shelves. We used clamps to hold the shelves in place while we attached them to the frame.
7Sand off any splinters (optional)
Now you are finished and all left is to sand off any imperfections or splinters.
Tags
- Garage
- Beginner
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