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A leaning ladder shelf with graduated shelves — deep at the bottom, shallow at the top. The 15° lean is what makes the shallow parts work.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front legs Ends cut 15° off square; square the top back corner with a circular saw. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 55 3/8" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Back legs | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 53 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf front/back trim Measure and cut to the actual assembled width (~12-3/4"). | 8 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 12 3/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Top trim Same length as the shelf trim. | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top shelf bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 4 3/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Top shelf side trim | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 4 3/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Second shelf bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 8 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Second shelf side trim | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 8 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Third shelf bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 12 1/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Third shelf side trim | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 12 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf side trim | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 4 ft (Pine) Shelf bottoms. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 6 ft (Pine) Legs and top trim. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft (Pine) Shelf fronts, backs, and side trim. (Source shopping list says 1x4; the cut list uses 1x3.) | 3 each | ☐ |
| Trim-head screws, 2", self-tapping | 24 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 80 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.