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A 5° back-angled ladder frame carrying five graduated shelf widths — a spacer block sets consistent shelf gaps, and the whole thing anchors to studs to prevent tipping.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Both ends cut at 5°, parallel, long point to short point measurement. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 76 1/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back support | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf bottoms, 1x3 | 5 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf bottom, 1x6 | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x6, 16" long | ☐ |
| Shelf bottoms, 1x8 | 3 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 15 3/4" | 1x8, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf bottom, 1x10 | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 15 3/4" | 1x10, 16" long | ☐ |
| Shelf bottom, 1x12 | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 15 3/4" | 1x12, 16" long | ☐ |
| Shelf sides, smallest | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 6 1/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf sides, small | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 8" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf sides, medium | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 10" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf sides, large | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 12" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf sides, largest | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x3, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 16" long | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 16" long | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 16" long | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood scrap, for the shelf spacer block | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails or staples, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Miter Saw, Speed Square. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft
Cut the legs per the cut list — both ends at 5°. Use a speed square to mark off the back top corner square to the top angled cut, so 2-1/2" is trimmed off the back, and cut with a circular saw.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft
Attach the back support to the back of the legs, flush to the top and back.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, 1x6, 16" long, 1x8, 4 ft, 1x10, 16" long, 1x12, 16" long, Brad nails or staples, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build each shelf by nailing and gluing its back to its bottom with 1-1/4" brad nails or staples and wood glue — glue every nailed joint. Add the sides the same way, cutting the corner angles at a repeatable saw setpoint rather than measuring each one individually. For extra strength, the sides can also be pocket-holed from underneath.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level, Tape Measure. Materials: Brad nails or staples, 1-1/4"
Position the frame against the wall with the legs held 9-1/2" out. Measure up 9-1/2" and add the bottom shelf with clamps, checking level, then screw on with 1-1/4" screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander.
Cut an 11"-long plywood spacer block and use it to position each remaining shelf at a consistent gap. Attach the top of the frame into real wall studs — this is required to prevent the leaning frame from tipping forward. Sand and finish.