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.
Isn't this wood shelf with gallery rail awesome!! And really easy to build too. See that gold pipe running underneath...that's right...copper pipe painted gold. Build it using the free tutorial at the link.
Two great corner shelves for the holidays. Both are easy to make from plywood. They provide the perfect place to display holiday knick knacks or use them for cookies and desserts. The bottom shelf has a 10 inch radius. This woodworking plan provides full size illustrations, exploded view diagrams and instructions to make both projects shown. The project measures 20 inches tall when built.
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.
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.
This beautiful modern wall shelf could be hanging on your wall in just a few days using the free woodworking instructions available at the link. This one was built using oak, but you can use what ever wood you have on hand.
Kids make things. They make crafts. They draw pictures. They bring things home from Sunday School. They collect stuff. Stuff, stuff, stuff. So we decided we needed to add some shelves to our sonsâ room, to give them a place to put this stuff.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wall mounted 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.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for many variations on these Arts and Crafts hanging shelves. 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 is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for simple Shaker shelves. 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.
The planter serves both as a small display shelf for curios, odds, and ends and container for 3-1/2 inch diameter potted plants.
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.
Build this modern cutaway shelving unit using these free woodworking plans.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for horizontal slotted shelving. 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 shelves are wall mounted.
Learn how to build and install a wall-mounted shelf; unique design features copper pipe shelving held in place with wood brackets.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for these stackable shelves. 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.
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 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!
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 shelf features eight small cubbies in a vintage paint finish. Free simple step by step plans use standard lumber and simple tools. Build this Number Cubby Shelf for under $10.
These built in shelves simply fit between two studs and are great for capturing some of this wasted space. Here is how you go about building them.
Build wall mounted modular shelving with these free woodworking plans.
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.
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.
Picture ledges such as these will help to keep the holes in the walls to a minimum. Build picture ledges using these free woodworking plans.
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.
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 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.
Make this shelf from pine and stain it or use plywood and paint it.