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MATERIALS: TOOLS: 18 – 2x4x8’ Tape Measure 10 – 2x2x8’ Pencil 2 – 1x3x8’ Speed Square 2 ½”, 1 ½” and 1 ¼” Pocket Hole Screws Miter Saw 2 ½” and 1 ¼” Wood Screws Drill Wood Glue Safety Glasses

Hearing Protection CUT LIST: 12 – 2x4 @ 14” (shelf supports) 2 – 2x4 @ 17” (ends mitered at 45º not parallel) 4 – 2x4 @ 70 ¼” (legs) 1 – 1x3 @ ~83 13/32” (long X piece) 2 – 1x3 @ ~41 45/64” (short X pieces) 8 – 2x2 @ 13 ½” (shelf breadboards) 8 – 2x2 @ 73 ¼” (shelf outer boards) 12 – 2x4 @ 73 ¼” (shelf inner boards) *Tip: for the angled X pieces, I recommend measuring, marking, and cutting according to your space to ensure the most precise fit. Use these measurements and angles as a guide only. If you prefer, you may also opt to rip 1/8” off the curved edges of the 2x4s to square up the boards for tighter, square joints. STEP 1 Build the two sides. Cut the top ends of the legs and each end of the top rungs at a 45º angle, not parallel. Drill 1 ½” pocket holes and attach the top rung to the legs with 1 ½” pocket hole screws and wood glue. Alternately, if you do not have a pocket hole jig, pre-drill pilot holes and construct the frame with wood screws and wood glue. You may wish to use a countersink drill bit to countersink the pilot holes so that the screw heads sit beneath the surface of the wood, so you can later fill with wood putty or plugs to hide the screw heads. Attach the 14” shelf supports with 1 ½” pocket holes and 2 ½” pocket hole screws.


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STEP 2: Set the miter saw to the appropriate angles and cut the X pieces as shown. Drill ¾” pocket holes into the ends of the 1x3s and construct the X with 1 ¼” pocket hole screws and wood glue. Attach the constructed X to the sides with 1 ¼” pocket hole screws and wood glue. Alternately, you may opt to do a half lap joint for the X pieces.


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STEP 3: Build the shelves. Drill 1 ½” pocket holes into the boards as shown and join with 2 ½” pocket hole screws and wood glue.


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STEP 4: Install the shelves. Pre-drill pilot holes into the underside of the shelf supports and attach the shelves with 2 ½” wood screws, driven from underneath. Use wood glue to reinforce the joint.

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