How To Make Shelf Brackets From Wood

1 1 x 12 x 6 board for shelf.

How to make shelf brackets from wood. Making a triangular shelf bracket is easy. Honestly if you just wanted to make one or two brackets you. Because i was using 2 6 boards leftover from the recent bed build i squared off these 2 6 scraps then ripped them down to make 2x2s to use for the shelf frames. You can use this method with 2 x 4 s for large shelving in the basement or garage as well.

I ll show you how to build these simple brackets for a 12 shelf. Finally attach the second bracket to the wall at the other end before screwing your shelf onto both brackets. How to make triangle shelf brackets out of wood. So the first thing i did was cut down my boards into useful sizes.

It requires three pieces of wood. For tips on how to make freestanding shelves keep reading. Cut a 7 wide piece out of the pine board to the length that you would like your shelf to be sand and finish the shelf. Supply list for 4 brackets to hold a 1 x 12 board.

This will have to be at a slight angle because of the dowels. Of course all wood shelves are different and it can depend on what they are being used for but if your shelf is over 36 long you really need to consider more than 2 brackets. To fasten the brackets to the wall drill a hole through the bracket near the top where the pieces come together. 2 1 x 2 x 6 boards or scrap pieces that are no less than 9 long.

1x2s or thin strips of plywood cut to fit around shelves optional step 1. After the glue has dried sand the brackets. Next screw in the bracket at one end then make sure the shelf will sit level by putting your board on top of the bracket and holding it in a straight line. Further for really heavy and wider shelves closer to 12 wide i would only use these brackets if you can secure them to the wall studs instead of drywall.

After making shelves again for our new home i would recommend better quality wall anchors than what comes with the brackets.