Learn how to build a simple wall shelf with this full tutorial, video and plans. This modern DIY display shelf is the perfect beginner woodworking project.

supplies needed

Lumber per the plans

Kreg Jig

Kreg Face Clamp

Wood glue

pocket hole screws

Miter saw

Power Drill

STEP 1: PREP LUMBER

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Make all the cuts per the plans. Sand down all the boards. Make pocket holes using a Kreg jig and the drill guide at the setting.

STEP 2: BUILD LARGE SQUARE SHELVES.

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Attach the parts of the large square shelves to the center boards and build the squares. Be sure to use a speed square to make sure everything remains square as you attach.

STEP 3: ADD SMALL SQUARE SHELVES

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Attach the boards to the shelf to make the small square shelves using the pocket hole screws and wood glue.

STEP 4: FINISH

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Finish it with stain or paint as you like. I stained it with this gel stain and then for fun added a few coats of colorful acrylic paint.

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