How to Build Open Kitchen Shelving (page 1 of 2)
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Highlights:
- Measure Width of Shelves current page
- Transfer Measurements current page
- Make Cuts current page
- Rip Down MDF current page
- Measure and Cut Stock Pieces current page
- Angle Bottom Edges current page
- Make 45-Degree Cuts current page
- Measure for Location of Down Supports current page
- Attach Down Supports page 2
- Measure and Cut Each Shelving Unit page 2
- Measure Height of Shelves page 2
- Install Ledgers page 2
- Attach Shelves page 2
- Attach Angle Braces page 2
- Install Remaining Shelves page 2
Measure Width of Shelves
Measure out the desired width of the shelves. This will also be the same measurement for your ledger.
Transfer Measurements
Transfer the measurements to either five quarter board or MDF.
Make Cuts
Make cuts using a chop saw.
Rip Down MDF
Rip down the five quarter board or MDF to 2 inches using a table saw; this will be the thickness of all your stock.
Measure and Cut Stock Pieces
Measure and cut all stock pieces to size to create the ledger, down supports and 45-degree angle braces.
Angle Bottom Edges
Angle the bottom edges on all of the down supports to give it a finished look, which is known as a chamfered edge.
Make 45-Degree Cuts
Make a 45-degree cut on each end of all of the angle braces.
Measure for Location of Down Supports
Measure 4 inches from the outside edge of the ledger to determine where the down supports will be attached.
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