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A wall-mounted ladder frame at a 10° lean holds three staggered plywood boxes — the angle is the whole design, not a decoration on top of a square shelf.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame legs, long Both ends cut at 10° off square, ends parallel, long-point-to-short-point measurement. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 57 3/8" | Pine | ☐ |
| Frame legs, medium Both ends cut at 10° off square, ends parallel, long-point-to-short-point measurement. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 29 3/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Frame rungs, upper Both ends cut at 10° off square, ends parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 11 3/8" | Pine | ☐ |
| Frame rungs, lower Both ends cut at 10° off square, ends parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 11 1/8" | Pine | ☐ |
| Frame top spacer | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 15" | Pine | ☐ |
| Frame bottom spacer | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15" | Pine | ☐ |
| Top shelf bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 15" × 8" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Top shelf front | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Top shelf sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 8" | Pine | ☐ |
| Medium box bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 15" × 10" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Medium box ends | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 10" | Pine | ☐ |
| Medium box front/back | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 16 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Large box bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 15" × 12 1/2" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Large box ends | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 12 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Large box front/back | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 16 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x8, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x6, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2, 15 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/4" At least 15-1/2" x 31" — can substitute MDF or a project panel. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Lag screws, 3" or longer Anchors the frame to wall studs. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Attach the spacer pieces to the full-length leg boards to build the two leg sets — build them IN MIRROR, not as identical copies. Before you fasten anything permanently, check the gap between spacers is wide enough to slide your boxes in easily; it's much easier to widen a gap now than after the frame is assembled.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 15 in
Attach the top and bottom spacers to the two leg sets to complete the leaning ladder frame.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x8, 6 ft, Pine, 1x6, 6 ft, Plywood, 3/4"
Build the top shelf and the two storage boxes using either 2" finish nails or 3/4" pocket holes with 1-1/4" pocket screws, glued at every joint.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Lag screws, 3" or longer
Mount the frame to the wall, driving the lag screws into studs — this piece carries real load and depends on a stud mount, not just drywall anchors. Once the frame is secure, slide the shelf and boxes into place and screw them to the frame sides.