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.
This modern shelving unit has plenty of room for books and display items. These free woodworking plans are easy-to-follow.
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.
This wooden wall mounted shelf features a shallow shelf and pegs for hanging things on.
A piece of plywood approximately 5 inches wide by 20 inches long is all the material that is necessary for making this portable shelf.
I should call this the monitor, printer, speakers, phone shelf because I have all of that on mine.
Small wall shelf done in the Southwestern style. DXF Format
Here is a free tutorial to build and install these suspended shelves. Beautiful.
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.
Make this shelf from pine and stain it or use plywood and paint it.
This beautiful octagon shaped wall shelf is perfect for displaying small items. Build it using these free woodworking instructions.
Designed on paper and built about a year ago with oak. Sketchup model is done in cherry.
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.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an entryway shelf with three double coat hooks and storage space. 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.
Use these free plans to build a free-standing X shelving unit. These instructions make it easy as well as very affordable.
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.
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.
This small entryway shelf is easy to build and perfect for a small wall or entryway. Hang your keys or pet leash on the hooks. Build it using these free instructions.
Australian Woodsmith is a practical magazine for all woodworkers. From Issue 34. Materials, supplies lists and cutting diagram only.
Build a set of shelves using the free instructions at the link. Use reclaimed, recycled, or pallet wood to achieve this look.
Build a crate shelf using pallets or reclaimed lumber if you like that look. Here is how.
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 curved shelving unit would make a great place for collectables or displays. Build it using these free woodworking plans.
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!
Once you get the knack of building these honeycomb hexagon shapes you can configure them any way you wish. Follow along at the link to build your own.
Build your own vertical plant shelf on wheels using the free woodworking plans available at the link. Perfect for your patio. At the link, scroll to the bottom for the 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!
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.
Make as many or as few as you like of these homeycomb shelves. Here is the full tutorial.
Build these modular cube shelves with as many sections as you wish. You can also adjust the size of the cubes.
With just a few tools and old pallets, you can build this wall mounted pallet shelf. Here is how.