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Two through-holed shelves and two sides is the whole build — the only technique that matters is drilling clean 1-1/2" holes without blowing out the back face of the board. A hole saw is the cleanest tool for the job; with a spade bit, drill halfway from one face, flip the board, and finish from the other side rather than pushing straight through, which is what tears out the far side.
This plan covers two sizes: a wider 1x6 version holding a dozen eggs, and a taller, narrower 1x4 version that holds two dozen. The narrower version is noticeably less stable on its own — the source recommends anchoring it to a wall if you go that route rather than leaving it freestanding on a counter.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Pine, 1x6, 5 ftFor the double-wide version, holds one dozen eggs. | 1 each |
| 2" self-tapping star-bit screws | 8 each |
| Wood finish | 1 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.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Egg shelvesPine 1x6Drill 1-1/2" holes at the marked center points before assembly. | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 20" |
| SidesPine 1x6 | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 10" |
Buy 1 board at 8 ft.
1 board
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 →
Mark the center points for each hole on the two shelf boards, then drill. Make a few practice holes in scrap first to check your technique, and clamp the board down securely before drilling. A hole saw is the cleanest method. With a spade bit, drill halfway through from the top face, flip the board, and finish from the back — pushing straight through from one side tears out the far face. Lightly sand the hole edges smooth once you're done.
Attach the sides to the egg shelves, two screws per joint. Brad nails and wood glue, or 1-1/4" pocket holes set to 3/4", both work as alternatives. If using pocket holes, attach the top shelf first from underneath, then the bottom shelf from underneath, so you can still fit a drill inside as the piece closes up.
Sand and finish. For the taller, narrower two-dozen-egg version built from 1x4s instead, follow the same steps — just note it's less stable freestanding, so consider anchoring it to a wall.
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