Shelves

This stylish modern plywood bookshelf is perfect for books and decor. Easy to build using plywood and a few simple tools, The finishing adds to the modern aspect of this bookshelf.

Build this mountain shelf key holder using only basic tools and skills. Perfect. It will also help you whittle down your scrap pile. Win win!! Follow the free plans available at the link.

A simple jig for holding shelves for finishing. It allows you to work on both sides at once. DXF Format

I think I'm in love....with this end table. It has an industrial look and a lower shelf as well. All made from wood, it's the paint on the legs that gives it that feeling. Click on the link and see the free plans and step-by-step instructions.

A wall shelf patterned after an old fashioned sled. A clever and unique gift. DXF Format

When working with small pieces at my band saw, there wasn not a handy place to set them aside. So I mounted a plywood shelf to the arm of the saw, as shown in the drawing at right.

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.

Small wall shelf done in the Southwestern style. DXF Format

Build a wall mounted crown moulding shelf using this free woodworking tutorial.

A great project for the woodturners.

A simple afternoon Bath or Kitchen shelf project. Great for beginners. DXF Format

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.

I like drilling shelf pin holes in the top, bottom, and both sides of a box so that it can be used vertically or horizontally. But that means aligning and spacing of all those holes becomes fairly critical. After all, you do not want crooked or wobbly shelves. Nothing works better for uniform spacing than a layout jig.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a storage bench with 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 jig for drilling equally spaced holes for adjustable shelves. Similar to one seen on New Yankee Workshop. Requires plunge router w/guide bushing. DXF Format

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 jig allows for evenly spaced shelf holes, if they have to be drilled with a hand drill in a pre-assembled unit. Only the position of the top holes on each side have to be marked, once they are drilled a pin goes into those holes through the top hole in the stepping block and the next hole is drilled.

Real cute wall shelf for a childs room. Shaped like a baseball glove and holds bat, ball, and hat. DXF Format.

Build your own unique towel holder ring with bonus shelf using the free woodworking instructions at the link. Downloadable plans are for sale at link but full instructions are there if you want to build your own.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple entryway shelf with coat hooks. 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.

Patterns for simple country style shelves. An easy afternoon project suitable for any country decor. DXF Format

A corner shelf designed to hold a small television. Country decor. DXF Format

This is a woodworking model, each entity is a seperate component so that they can be manipulated and measured individually.

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.

Build this cubby wall shelf unit using the free woodworking plans at the link.

Need a quick, distinctive display shelf? Make this twig furniture style shelf from all-natural materials. Just cut the supports from branches, screw on a shelf, attach it to the wall and you are done!

Australian Woodsmith is a practical magazine for all woodworkers. From Issue 34. Materials, supplies lists and cutting diagram only.

Make this shelf from pine and stain it or use plywood and paint it.

For the bathroom, you could build and install a floating mirror shelf like this one. It is a relatively easy project and you can follow along at the link to see how it was done.

Take advantage of vertical unused space by building a tower shelf. the free step-by-step plans are available at the link. You can even use scrap wood for this build.