Custom Built-In Shelves

Overview

Design, fabricate, and assemble built-in shelving solutions for your home. Learn new woodworking skills and techniques while creating beautiful, functional storage.

Course Outline

1. 01: Planning & Design
   Meet woodworking expert Kyle Kwiatkowski and get an overview of shelving construction. Survey the space for your shelves, understand features and limitations, and take measurements for design.
   Duration: 14 min
2. 02: Determining Materials & Cut List
   Choose the appropriate material for your shelves, including options like MDF, particle board, and plywood. Kyle shares tips for planning your parts list and maximizing material usage.
   Duration: 9 min
3. 03: Fabricating the Upright
   Discover wall structure and the importance of fasteners. Learn to cut your uprights accurately using various saws and understand how to trim them with a router for a nailer strip.
   Duration: 16 min
4. 04: Fabricating the Shelves
   Prepare shelving pieces and solid wood edging. Learn to use the right saw blade, work safely, attach edging for design and stability, and explore two gluing and clamping methods.
   Duration: 15 min
5. 05: Assembling the Pieces
   Assemble your shelving pieces according to the marked layout. Add pinholes for adjustable shelving and learn how to glue and screw tops and uprights together.
   Duration: 15 min
6. 06: Installation
   Finally, install your custom shelving! Kyle guides you through achieving a clean, level fit, applying facing pieces, caulking gaps, and preparing surfaces for painting.
   Duration: 16 min