Shelf Plans – Finding The Right Ones

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During my renovation project I have had to complete a lot of diy projects.  Although I initially bought this download to get the shed and bed plans, Luci, my wife has since been inundating me with other diy projects.  The shelves that I built for the kitchen and bathroom were fantastic and just having access to all the information I’d need has made my diy projects so much easier.

To go directly to the download page Click Here.

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Some of the best information that I got out of the download really wasn’t about the plans themselves, but rather the huge amount of ideas that the download has in it.  In the shelf section of the diy guide, I found a help file that showed how you should go about deciding which storage and shelf structures are going to be best.  It included locating storage shelves and cupbaords in redundant pace, like under the stairs or under the sink in the bathroom.  Even space like under the bed and in an old fireplace that you would otherwise have blocked off.

There was also loads of information on how to work with a variety of different woods and the information that was really useful to me was how to work with reclaimed and renovated wood.  Wood stripping, filler and finishes were covered in detail.   If this  information wasn’t in the download, I probably would have had to buy a book specifically for it, which would have cost me more money.  Now I have everything I need for any woodworking and diy project right on my computer.

Here is a video on the shelf plan section of the members area.  It might help you to decide if this is for you.  In the sidebar you will find a video of the whole download area and all the rest of the files you will find there.

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If this is right for you, then click here to go to the product page.

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Shelf Organizers – Organizering Your Bedroom Cupboards

Your Bedroom – Your Sanctuary

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For so many people, their bedroom is their sanctuary, but for many it is just another storage space.  Now you can organize your bedroom cupboards to hold more and yet look like less.

Shelf organizers are becoming more and more popular in the bedroom as you can cover an entire wall and be able to really utilize the space to the maximum.

photo credit: Tammy Manet

A lot of the cupboard organizer plans that you find online will include shelves, but few include draws that are easy to make and that work in small spaces.

The one thing that you will want to check when looking for closet organizer plans is if they can be customized for your home and the dimensions of your bedroom.

Here is a picture of one of the plans you could use to organize your cupboards.  The project would not be difficult and the extra arrangement of shelves and cupboards gives you more space than just hanging space would.

Shelving Plans – Contemporary Shelving Plans

Contemporary Designs that Work in Different Rooms

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.There are so many great contemporary designs to choose from in the woodworking download but this is great one for both bathrooms and bedrooms.  They are ideal for both children and adults rooms alike and are easy to build.

You may decide that you would prefer something a little more rustic, or classic and the designs and patterns in the download will not disappoint.

What makes this download area really great is that it offers information not just on woodworking and shelf building, but on all carpentry from which wood is right for each project all the way to what finish would be best for your woodworking effort.

photo credit: Velo Steve

Included in the guide is a collection of woodworking guides and tips which will help you to decide which woodworking tools you should have and what you will need to get the jobs done.

This means that you will know first hand what you need and where to get the very best, saving you money and stress.

Bookshelf Plans – Don’t Sacrifice Style

Bookshelves Don’t Have to Look Square

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Although most bookshelf plans are very simple, you don’t have to build boring book shelves if you don’t want to.  Besides the variety of different designs from pyramid or tappered designs to free standing and wall mounted, there are so many to choose from and a lot of scope to really make them more than just functional.

photo credit: erix!

Here is a design that is included in the woodworking plans that I really like and that shows that you don’t have to compromise when it comes to style and design.

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Click here to get access to this plan and many more

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Sliding Shelves – Roll Out Shelves

Kitchen Roll Out Shelf Design

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If you keep finding that the bottom shelves of your kitchen are just to difficult to get to then this is the right set of plans for you.  Being able to roll out the bottom shelf of your cupboards means that you won’t have to struggle on your hands and knees ever again.

This project can be completed with plywood that will reduce the costs and will make construction much easier.  Different plywoods are ideal for different woodworking projects, so a little research is always a good idea.

No matter what style kitchen you have, you will definately appreciate the convenience of this shelving system.

Bathroom Shelves – Toilet Paper Holder

Small Shelves for Small Spaces

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Bathrooms are often the rooms that need the most storage spaces and have the least.  If you have children then there are the added bathtoys to consider and the toilet roll is always on top fo the toilet.

Now you can build a small toilet paper shelf to solve that problem without having to have a lot of space.  the great thing about this little shelf is that it will fit almost anywhere and creates another area for you to put more of your nick nacks on.

You can also paint the shelf to fit into the overall color scheme of your bathroom or leave it with a wood finish for a more natural look.

photo credit: Jos Dielis

For an idea of what the end product will look like view the picture below.

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Storage Utility Cart – Shelves with Wheels

Building a Utility Cart is like having shelves on wheels.  You can take them anywhere and use them for anything.  Of course you will want them to look good too, so here is an example of a great utility cart that you can build with very little woodworking or carpentry experience.

Again, I will give you a list of all the tools you will need , so that you can assess if you have what it takes to build it and a picture of what the product will look like so you can see if it’s something you really want to make.

Hardware:

• Approx. 100 #6 x 1-1/4” flathead wood screws
• Approx. 100 #6 x 2” flathead wood screws
• 4 casters

Special tools and Techniques:

• 2 or 3 bar clamps (optional)

Bedroom Shelves – Headboard Shelving Ideas

Sometimes having enough space in the bedroom is difficult and placing your shelves around the headboard is the best option.  The best design that I found for a storage headboard is this one.

While this might look like a complicated project with shelves as well as draws, it really is less complicated than it looks.  It does however, require a bit more expertise than some of the other projects and will also require having a decent set of tools.

Besides offering a lot of information on what materials you should use and how to keep your costs down, this plan also includes a list of the tools you will need, so I’ll include that here too.

Tools for the Job

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• Circular saw (or table saw)
• Dado blade attachment
• Drill
• Pilot bit, 1⁄8 or under
• 16 oz. carpenter’s hammer
• Nail set

• Phillips screwdriver
• Slot style screwdriver 3⁄16
• Hacksaw with 18 or 24 t.p.i. blade
• Heavy duty metal snips (for cutting shelf
support ends)
• Fine file (for smoothing cut metal)
• Finish sander
• Paint brushes: 2 and 3
• Safety glasses

This should give you a much clearer idea of whether this is the kind of project you would like or are able to undertake.

Click here to download this and 95 other great shelving plans.

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Building Shelves with Plywood

Hardwood plywood is very similar to the ordinary softwood plywood that most people use.  Both of them are made from layers of wood veneer that are bonded together.  The layering is done so that each layer lies with the grain running in the opposite of perpendicular direction to the last.

Because of this cross grain construction hard plywood is very strong and durable.  Probably the only noticable different between hardwood and softwood plywood is in the two outer layers or vaneers.

photo credit: mi55er

In softwood plywood the outer layer will paint well and is used for construction and structural purposes while hardwood plywood is usually finished of naturally allowing the wood to show through and is used more for decorative purposes.

There are different vaneers that are used and the most popular are oak, birch and maple.  Hardwood plywood lends itself well to varnishing and this kind of treatment will actually produce a wonderful effect.

Some of the best reasons to use hardwood plywood is that is easily machines, doesn’t split easily and can also be scored or bent for specific projects much easier than real wood would be.

Floating Shelves – Are They Easy To Build

When You Don’t Want Brackets.

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Floating shelves are shelves that don’t have any brackets.  Building them requires bolting the shelf to the wall via screws and these shelves are usually not ideal for heavy weight.

Building floating shelves is generally considered to be rather difficult as you have to ensure that the shelf will be able to hold the weight and without brackets there is a little more technicalwork involved, but this really isn’t true.

photo credit: Zach Klein

Before you build a floating shelf, let’s take a look at what tools you will need and what specialty tools you will have to have…

Your List of Tools will Include:-

• 10, 2” wood screws
• 20, 1-5/8” wood screws
• 15, 1” (2d) finishing nails

And the only Special Tool you will need is:-

• Miter

The final result will look something like the picture below and of course your finish will be relative to what kind of wood you choose and what kind of varnish or paint you decide to use.  Most floating or handing shelves can carry a relative amount of weight of around 15kg or less.  If you want to it to carry more weight than that, you will have to consider the depth of your wall and if it would be possible to leverage your screws further into the wall.

All things considered, as a woodworking project for the beginner, it is not difficult and really doens’t require many tools at all to complete the job.

A Floating Shelf

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