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A wall shelf built entirely from fence pickets, notched and slotted together into a grid of open display cubbies — no screws through the front faces, just interlocking notches, glue, and finish nails.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical dividers | 2 | 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 32 1/2" | Cedar fence picket, dog-eared, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Horizontal shelves, notched | 7 | 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 16" | Cedar fence picket, dog-eared, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 36" | Cedar fence picket, dog-eared, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Back boards Optional; plywood may be substituted. | 7 | 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 17" | Cedar fence picket, dog-eared, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence picket, dog-eared, 6 ft | 6 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Tape Measure. Materials: Cedar fence picket, dog-eared, 6 ft
Cut the vertical dividers to length. Mark and clearly track which side you measure from for all subsequent cuts, since board thickness varies slightly between pickets.
Tools: Jigsaw. Materials: Cedar fence picket, dog-eared, 6 ft
Cut notches into five of the seven horizontal shelf boards, marking the same reference side on every board to keep the grid square and even.
Tools: Hammer. Materials: Cedar fence picket, dog-eared, 6 ft
With the vertical dividers' marked end down, slide the shelves into place, marked ends consistently to the same side. Use a mallet to seat tight notches or sand as needed.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Cedar fence picket, dog-eared, 6 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Mark the top and bottom shelf positions to match the notch-outs from step 2, matching the reference side. Nail with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Circular Saw. Materials: Cedar fence picket, dog-eared, 6 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Cut and attach the two side boards. Add the optional back boards, cutting each to fit.
Tools: Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Cut the top down to final size with a jigsaw. Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.