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Rotating Shelf

This Crate and Barrel inspired shelf is perfect for any space, literally!

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Difficulty
Easy
Time
2.8–5 hours
Cost
$$

About this build

This Crate and Barrel inspired shelf is perfect for any space, literally! Whether you need to fill a wide space or a tall space, this unit has you covered. It is designed so that is can be rotated to fit your space needs.

Tools

Essential

  • Miter Saw
  • Pocket Hole Jig
  • Random Orbit Sander

Optional / nice to have

  • Bar / Pipe Clamps
  • Combination Square
  • Tape Measure

Materials

ItemQty
Board, 2x12 96"5 board
Sandpaper1 each
Stain1 each
2" Kreg Screws1 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

PartQtyT × W × L
Sides21" × 11" × 73"
Ends21" × 11" × 48"
Dividers51" × 11" × 13"
Shelves41" × 11" × 33"

What to buy

Buy 5 boards at 8 ft.

1" × 11"

5 boards

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 →

Start building →

Instructions

  1. 1Assemble sides

    Drill Kreg Pocket holes on the inside ends of the 73 1/2" boards. Drill (3) pocket holes in the end of each side. (1) centered (2) 1" from the edge of the board.

    Rotating Shelf — step photo 5
  2. 2Drill Pocket Holes

    • Drill pocket holes on the end of each 13 1/2" board. You will need (3) Kreg pocket holes in each end. Again, (1) pocket hole will be centered, the other (2) will be placed 1" from either the edge. For a total of (6) pocket holes per board.
    • Drill Kreg Pocket Holes in one end of the 33" boards. Again, you will need (3) pocket holes drilled. (1) will be centered, the other (2) will be one 1" from the edges.
    Rotating Shelf — step photo 6
  3. 31st Shelf

    Attach the first "shelf" (33") to the "divider" (13 1/2"). Measure and make sure it is square before using 2" Kreg Pocket Screws to secure the divider to the "shelf.

    Rotating Shelf — step photo 7
  4. 42nd Shelf

    • Repeat Step 3.
    • Once you have attached the second "divider" to the second "shelf" you will then insert and attach the other end of the "divider" to the first "shelf". Again, always make sure you align, and square your boards before securing with Kreg Screws.
    Rotating Shelf — step photo 8
  5. 53rd Shelf

    Repeat Step 4.

    Rotating Shelf — step photo 9
  6. 6Last Divider

    Insert the remaining "divider. Attach it centered on the end board and squared to the previous 33" shelf.

    Rotating Shelf — step photo 10
  7. 7Insert Wood Plugs

    By using the wood plugs you will be able to easily conceal any pocket holes. Simply add a small dab of wood glue, and insert. I add a small amount of wood filler, once dry sand down until smooth.

  8. 8Sand and Stain

    Once all wood filler is dry, sand down the entire unit, and then finish in your preferred paint/stain.

    Rotating Shelf — step photo 11

Tags

  • Shelves
  • Beginner

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