How to Build Open Kitchen Shelving (page 2 of 2)
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Highlights:
- Measure Width of Shelves page 1
- Transfer Measurements page 1
- Make Cuts page 1
- Rip Down MDF page 1
- Measure and Cut Stock Pieces page 1
- Angle Bottom Edges page 1
- Make 45-Degree Cuts page 1
- Measure for Location of Down Supports page 1
- Attach Down Supports current page
- Measure and Cut Each Shelving Unit current page
- Measure Height of Shelves current page
- Install Ledgers current page
- Attach Shelves current page
- Attach Angle Braces current page
- Install Remaining Shelves current page
Attach Down Supports
Attach the down supports to the ledger using a pocket jig.
Measure and Cut Each Shelving Unit
After all the supports and ledgers are assembled, measure and cut out each shelving unit that corresponds with the assembled support.
Measure Height of Shelves
To determine the height of the shelves, measure and mark out the height of the backsplash, which is always 18 1/2 inches up from the top of the countertops. Allow 10 to 12 inches in between the upper and lower shelving unit.
Install Ledgers
Make sure your ledger is level and draw a faint line to mark out exactly where it is getting mounted. Use 2 1/2-inch trim screws to secure the ledger.
Attach Shelves
Attach the shelves by screwing down through the top of the shelving unit into the ledger.
Attach Angle Braces
Make sure the shelf is level, and attach the 45-degree angle braces.
Install Remaining Shelves
Once the first shelving unit is complete, repeat these steps for the remaining shelves.
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