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Freestanding ladder-leg closet shelving from 1x4s and 2x4s — slatted shelves thread through leg supports, sized to any closet, with wood or iron-pipe rods.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Two per leg support; quantities here are for two supports — add two legs per extra support. Shorten if they won't clear your doorway on the way in. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 81 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Shelf rungs Three per leg support. Using iron-pipe rods? Measure the pipe assembly FIRST and confirm 15-1/2" depth clears it. | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 15 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Rod blocking Stood TALL (on edge), not flat, wherever a rod hangs — carries the rod sockets. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 15 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4, 8 ft Two per leg support plus four per full-length shelf — quantity shown suits an 8-ft closet with two full shelves and two short ones. Recount for yours. | 12 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Shelf rungs, rod blocking, and one spare for cutting around knots — the source's advice, and correct. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, 2-1/2" Legs to 2x4 rungs, two per joint. | 50 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, 1-1/2" Shelf boards to rungs. Brad nails work but screws hold up to reloading the closet forever. | 100 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Closet rod sockets, pair With wood dowel rods — the budget fork. Iron pipe flanges and pipe are the pricey, pretty fork. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood dowel, 1-1/4", 6 ft Cut to fit between rod supports. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Stain or paint Applied to the boards BEFORE assembly. Touch up cut ends after. | 1 qt | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.