This Do-it-yourself projects category features a collection of DIY free woodworking plans to shelf units and all types of shelving systems from woodworker related web sites. The woodworking information found on these sites range in quantity and quality.
Designed on paper and built about a year ago with oak. Sketchup model is done in cherry.
A wall shelf patterned after an old fashioned sled. A clever and unique gift. DXF Format
Learn how to build and install a wall-mounted shelf; unique design features copper pipe shelving held in place with wood brackets.
This curved shelving unit would make a great place for collectables or displays. Build it using these free woodworking plans.
It is a fun sturdy little shelf full of character, charm and usefulness. Anything from bathrobes to backpacks could be hanging from this shelf!
These tall storage units are build from melamine but you can use a wood of your choice to suite your decor.
Make as many or as few as you like of these homeycomb shelves. Here is the full tutorial.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a shelf unit. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
These box shelves are amazingly sturdy, thanks to the two-layer, 1/2 inch plywood design. The thickness and the overlapping joints make them strong enough to display or store anything. You can even park yourself on one if you need to!
Like the title suggests these box shelves are a series of boxes you can build using plywood. You can change the size or depth to suit your use. Follow along with the free plans at the link to build your own shelving unit.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a nice little single shelf. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
Get your craft area organized by building and installing some of these shelves for your craft paints. It is easy to do, just follow this free tutorial.
Build wall mounted modular shelving with these free woodworking plans.
Build this modern cutaway shelving unit using these free woodworking plans.
From Chris Swingley - This is a great project to exercise your woodworking skills without using a lot of wood. A step by step tutorial on how I built them can be found on this page. The plans call for about 6 board feet of wood, and the final dimensions are 8 inches deep, 21 1/4 inches wide and 13 inches tall.
These open shelves for the kitchen were built using pine stair treads. There is also a video available to watch. Here is how to build them...
These 3d perspectives of shelving construction will help you visualize how to build shelves. A shelf is simple to create, and these storage shelves will make your life much less cluttered in a matter of a few hours.
Australian Woodsmith is a practical magazine for all woodworkers. From Issue 34. Materials, supplies lists and cutting diagram only.
This entryway shelf features three shallow drawers with chalkboard center panels, with a space below the bottom to add hooks. Here are the free woodworking plans to build it.
Here is a free tutorial to build and install these suspended shelves. Beautiful.
Build this bathroom shelving unit and attach it to the wall in the bathroom for added storage for towels etc. Here are the free plans.
This is a downloadable plan to help you build this recessed shelving unit. Suitable for a bathroom or any room in the house.
This simple shelf is an excellent beginner project, it can be made out of pine with a clear finish or out of plywood and then be painted.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a 24 inch wall mounted shelf. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
A piece of plywood approximately 5 inches wide by 20 inches long is all the material that is necessary for making this portable shelf.
This shelf unit is easy to build using recycled pallets. Here is an easy-to-follow tutorial.
Make this shelf from pine and stain it or use plywood and paint it.
The planter serves both as a small display shelf for curios, odds, and ends and container for 3-1/2 inch diameter potted plants.
Stop putting holes in the wall to hang pictures, build some of these picture ledges so you can lean your pics.
Build a crate shelf using pallets or reclaimed lumber if you like that look. Here is how.