Using a circular saw, rip the 24-inch-wide panel into 5 pieces. I created this design to fit within the constraints of one ¾-inch-thick plywood panel that runs 2’x4′.
The last part of this build is to size and attach the plywood shelves. Once all the boards are attached to the first side, align the boards with the second side of the ladder shelf, and attach them with glue and screws. Apply glue to one end of each board, and then secure it to back leg of the first assembled side-aligned with the shelf heights, and with the pocket holes facing the back. First cut the 1 x 4 boards to length at 24 inches.ĭrill two pilot holes in each end of each board. With the sides complete, it’s time to join them by attaching 1×4 boards between the sides at the height of each shelf. Repeat to assemble the remaining legs and crosspieces to form the second side of the shelving unit.
STORAGE LADDER SHELF INSTALL
Using a drill/driver and 1¼-inch pocket hole screws, install the crosspieces into the assembled side frame. Once prepped, apply glue to the ends of the crosspieces. To prep the crosspieces for assembly, drill a pocket hole along the bottom edge of each end so that the pockets holes will face inward after installation. Repeat to cut the remaining crosspieces for both sides of the shelving unit. Once the piece has a good fit, use the crosspiece as a template to cut a second crosspiece for the remaining side assembly. If you’re a perfectionist like me, you’ll cut and trim these pieces a few times to get a perfect fit. Mark the angle along the front edge, and then cut the piece to size. Size the Remaining CrosspiecesĮlevate the assembled side on scrap blocks, and then slide a 1×2 under the frame, aligned with a mark for a shelf. To do so, hold a level against the outer edge of the back leg to check that it’s plumb-or perfectly vertical-and then set the level on the bottom crosspiece to ensure it sets level between the front and back leg. Check that the Side Sets LevelĪt this point, it’s a good idea to check that the assembled shelf side sets level. Apply glue to the ends of the crosspieces, and then secure them using a drill/driver and 1¼” pocket hole screws. Install the Top and bottom Crosspieces between Two LegsĪlign the top crosspiece with the top edge of the back leg, and the bottom crosspiece above the mark for the bottom shelf. Using a tape measure, speed square and pencil, mark the height of the shelves on the back legs at 6″, 20″, 34″, 48″ and 62″. We’ll fill the pocket holes in the top crosspieces after assembly, so the pocket holes can be offset, but the rest of the pocket holes should be located along the bottom edge of each crosspiece so that they will be concealed by the shelves later on. Prep a Top and Bottom Crosspieceĭrill a pocket hole at each end of a top and bottom crosspiece. While I provided measurements for all of the crosspieces in my cut list below, I recommend cutting the top and bottom crosspieces to length, attaching them between the legs, and then cutting the remaining crosspieces to fit to ensure perfect joints.
The sides are made up of a back 1×2 leg with two square cut ends, an angled front leg mitered at parallel 9-degree angles, and crosspieces that set horizontally at the height of each shelf with one square cut end and one mitered end meet the angle of the front leg.
STORAGE LADDER SHELF HOW TO
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