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Create an attractive display area on any wall with this small double shelf unit that holds photos and other favorite items.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 5" × 35" | — | ☐ |
| Upper Shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 5" × 35" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf Back | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 33" | — | ☐ |
| Support Stile | 4 | 1" × 1" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Support Rail | 4 | 1" × 1" × 5" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x6 72" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Square Dowel, 1" x 1" (actual size) 36" | 3 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws | 18 each | ☐ |
| 2" 18-gauge brad nails | 16 each | ☐ |
| 18" Mirror and Picture Hanger | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Attach each Shelf to a Shelf Back, as shown, using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws. If you plan to stain or finish the shelves differently from the support frames, as we did, go ahead and apply the finish to the shelf assemblies now.
Cut four Support Stiles and four Support Rails from 1" square dowels, as shown in the cutting diagram.
Assemble the support frame using glue and 2" brad nails. The nails will help hold the pieces together while the glue sets. Adding the shelf assemblies later will also strengthen the frame assemblies. Be sure to check that the frame supports are square as you assemble them. If you have access to a brad nailer, that’s the best way to nail the assemblies. If you’re using a hammer and nails, predrill holes to prevent splitting the wood. After the glue dries, you’ll want to finish the frame assemblies now if you’re using a finish different from the shelves.
Attach the upper shelf assembly to the support frame assembly using 1 1/4" coarse-threaded pocket screws. Make sure the front of the Shelf Back is flush with the front edge of the Support Stiles. A right-angle attachment, such as the Kreg 90° Pocket-Hole Driver, will be needed to attach the Upper Shelf to the front Support Stile.
With assembly complete, you can hang it on the wall. We used a two-part “Hangman” cleat system. One half attaches to the wall, and the other half attaches to the upper Shelf Back.