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A pair of drilled shelves holding a dozen eggs on display, with a taller narrow version that doubles the capacity.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg shelves Drill 1-1/2" holes at the marked center points before assembly. | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 20" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 10" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x6, 5 ft For 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 varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Hole Saw Kit, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Pine, 1x6, 5 ft
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x6, 5 ft, 2" self-tapping star-bit screws
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.
Materials: Wood finish
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.