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Wall-hung open shelving on mitered 1x2 brackets, sized to hold double 1x6 or single 1x10/1x12 shelf boards.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracket top Per bracket — build one set of three pieces for each bracket needed. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 9" | Pine | ☐ |
| Bracket back leg | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 8 1/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Bracket cross support Long-point to long-point, ends cut at 45° perpendicular to each other. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 8 7/8" | Pine | ☐ |
| Shelving Cut to fit your own wall span; can be 1x10, 1x12, or doubled 1x6 boards. | 1 | 3/4" × 10" × 48" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft Brackets — one set of three pieces per bracket. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x10 or 1x12, 8 ft Or double up 1x6 boards for the shelving instead. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Finish nails or screws | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood screws, wall-mounting Long enough to reach solidly into wall studs. | 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, 1x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
Attach the bracket's bottom leg to the top piece on the back side, using glue and a 1-1/4" pocket screw.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
Clamp the bracket securely to your workbench and mark the exact placement of the cross support — this matters, since it's what carries the shelf's load. Glue the cross support in and let it dry fully before nailing through the back into it. Nail closer to the inside edge of the cross support rather than the center, where the wood is thickest and least likely to split.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level. Materials: Pine, 1x10 or 1x12, 8 ft, Wood screws, wall-mounting
Attach the shelf boards to the finished brackets with glue and screws, nails, or staples. Paint or stain the whole assembly now, before it's on the wall. Predrill mounting holes in the brackets, then secure the brackets to wall studs — not drywall alone. Reaching behind the cross support to drive a screw is a little tricky, but a screwdriver bit or a stubby drill will get you there.