How Do You Make Wood Shelves Using 1X6?
Adding a shelf or multiple shelves to a room quickly creates added storage space without taking up much floor space. This makes shelving an ideal solution for reducing clutter in a small room. Commercial shelves come in a variety of styles but are more expensive than simply performing the shelf installation yourself. A simple design using a 1 by 6 plank allows for a quick, inexpensive and simple installation, saving you the frustration of clutter as well as money. Measure the desired shelf length on the plank with the tape measure. Mark the plank at the desired length with the pencil. Cut the plank to size with the saw. Position the shelf at its desired location along the wall. Mark the board’s horizontal boundaries with a light mark on the wall along the left and right ends of the board. Use the stud finder to locate any studs that fall within the boundaries of the desired shelf location and mark them. Screw a brace to the wall. Screw it into the leftmost stud within the boundaries of
