Notch- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time
- 1.8–3.5 hours
- Cost
- $$
About this build
Shoes can quickly pile up, causing unnecessary clutter in the closet. Here’s a simple two-tier shoe organizer that keeps several pairs of shoes tidy and visible. It’s a quick and easy project that you’ll use every day.
Tools
Essential
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Quarter Sheet | 1 board |
| Board, 1x2 96" | 1 board |
| 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws | 24 each |
Overall cost: $$. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ends | 2 | 3/4" × 12" × 12" |
| Shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 10" × 23" |
| Rails | 4 | 3/4" × 1" × 23" |
What to buy
Buy 3 boards at 8 ft.
3/4" × 12"
1 board
3/4" × 10"
1 board
3/4" × 1"
1 board
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
1Cut the Parts to Size
Cut two Ends and two Shelves to size from a quarter sheet of 3/4" plywood, as shown in the cutting diagram. Also cut four Rails to length from a 1x2 board.
2Drill Pocket Holes
With your jig set up for 3/4" stock, drill pocket holes in the underside of the Shelves, as shown.
3Assemble the Shelves
After sanding the Shelves and Rails, attach two Rails to each Shelf using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws. Note that the rails are offset: One Rail sits 1/4" below the Shelf, the other sits 1/4" above.
4Join the Shelves and Ends
After sanding the Ends, position the shelf/rail assemblies as shown. Make sure that the Rail protruding above each shelf is positioned at the front—on the downward sloping side. Then attach the assemblies to the Ends using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws.
5Paint and Put It to Use
After assembly, do any touch up sanding needed, and then paint the Shoe Organizer. Latex makes a great choice, because it’s easy to scrub should your shoes leave any dirt behind.
Tip: An Easy Route to Smooth Edges The exposed edges of plywood are tough to get smooth, no matter how much you sand, and can have voids that will show. A quick, easy way to smooth these edges is to smear on ordinary spackling compound. Let it dry, sand lightly, and you’re ready to paint.
Tags
- Bedroom
- Beginner
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