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Three open plywood-bottomed trays leaning against an angled 1x2 ladder frame — a small leaning bookshelf sized for a nightstand or kids' room.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tray sides | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 22 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Tray ends, small | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 9" | Pine | ☐ |
| Tray ends, medium | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 11" | Pine | ☐ |
| Tray sides, large tray | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 22 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Tray ends, large tray | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 13 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Tray bottoms Cut to match each tray: 9", 11", and 13-1/2" respectively. | 3 | 1/4" × 9" × 24" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Ladder rails | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 30" | Pine | ☐ |
| Ladder rails, angled Both ends cut at 10° off square, ends parallel — long point to short point measurement. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 30 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Ladder cross piece, small One end cut at 10° off square, longest point measurement. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 9 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Ladder cross piece, large One end cut at 10° off square, longest point measurement. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x4, 12 board feet | 12 ft | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x6, 8 board feet | 8 ft | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 16 board feet | 16 ft | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4", 24" x 48" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails or staples, 3/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 12 board feet, Pine, 1x6, 8 board feet, Plywood, 1/4", 24" x 48"
Build the three open trays using 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Attach the 1/4" plywood bottoms to the underside of each tray with glue and 3/4" nails or staples.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Speed Square. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 16 board feet
Build the ladder legs with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Build and drill the two leg assemblies as mirror images of each other, so the pocket holes end up hidden on the inside faces once assembled.
Mark the shelf locations on the inside of the legs with a square, and attach the trays with 1-1/4" screws — pocket hole screws work fine here too.