Shelves

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Build this handy H shaped shelf for extra cabinet storage. Perfect for a bathroom or under the sink in the kitchen. Even for a regular cabinet that doesn't have a shelf. Click on the link and you will be taken directly to the free woodworking plans to build this shelf unit.

With this adjustable peg shelf you can change the configuration on a whim or take shelves out for larger items. Follow along at the link and build your own.

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

Small wall shelf done in the Southwestern style. DXF Format

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.

This is a rough idea of what I want to make. But of course I have already added the idea to cut a heart shape in the rail above the shelf. So next I need to slap on some more to that bottom rail before I go any further.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 wood shelf unit has metal accents that add style as well as a rail to keep objects in place. Build this shelf unit using the free woodworking plans available at the link.

This beautiful octagon shaped wall shelf is perfect for displaying small items. Build it using these free woodworking instructions.

By Tom Hintz - During the renovation of our living & dining rooms, my wife Beth, and I went to lunch at a local establishment that was decorated with wood shelves on the walls. Beth liked the look of the shelves so I seized on the moment and secured the official OK for a new project. After a little discussion, (Beth telling me how they needed to be) we came up with our version of the shelves that incorporated curtain rods below the shelf surface.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a library shelf designed with dimensional lumber so that it is easy to build. 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 great project for the woodturners.

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

This attractive and easily accessible pine shelf unit is a quick and easy way to fulfill storage needs in the bathroom.

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.

This solid cherry wall shelf will add beauty and style to any room it is placed. It provides a great way to display books, trophies, collectibles and other personal items. It is easy to attach to the wall, and adds a great decorative element. Also, shelves help add valuable storage space around your home or office.

Build this set of vertical wall-mounted shelves using these free instructions.