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    DIY Ladder Shelf: Instructables

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    This document provides instructions for building a DIY ladder shelf. The materials needed are three 2x4 boards, a pallet, paint, Danish oil, and screws/glue/nailgun. The instructions involve cutting the 2x4 boards to create angled uprights and shelf supports, preparing boards from the pallet to use as shelves, painting the ladder white, and assembling the shelf by attaching the supports and shelves between the uprights. Mounting the top of the shelf to the wall is recommended for safety. The total cost of materials is around $15 and the finished shelf can be sold for $500.

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    DIY Ladder Shelf: Instructables

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    This document provides instructions for building a DIY ladder shelf. The materials needed are three 2x4 boards, a pallet, paint, Danish oil, and screws/glue/nailgun. The instructions involve cutting the 2x4 boards to create angled uprights and shelf supports, preparing boards from the pallet to use as shelves, painting the ladder white, and assembling the shelf by attaching the supports and shelves between the uprights. Mounting the top of the shelf to the wall is recommended for safety. The total cost of materials is around $15 and the finished shelf can be sold for $500.

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    This document provides instructions for building a DIY ladder shelf. The materials needed are three 2x4 boards, a pallet, paint, Danish oil, and screws/glue/nailgun. The instructions involve cutting the 2x4 boards to create angled uprights and shelf supports, preparing boards from the pallet to use as shelves, painting the ladder white, and assembling the shelf by attaching the supports and shelves between the uprights. Mounting the top of the shelf to the wall is recommended for safety. The total cost of materials is around $15 and the finished shelf can be sold for $500.

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    DIY Ladder Shelf: Instructables

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    Luis David
    This document provides instructions for building a DIY ladder shelf. The materials needed are three 2x4 boards, a pallet, paint, Danish oil, and screws/glue/nailgun. The instructions involve cutting the 2x4 boards to create angled uprights and shelf supports, preparing boards from the pallet to use as shelves, painting the ladder white, and assembling the shelf by attaching the supports and shelves between the uprights. Mounting the top of the shelf to the wall is recommended for safety. The total cost of materials is around $15 and the finished shelf can be sold for $500.

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    DIY Ladder Shelf

    by Woodness Goodness

    My friend asked for a "Ladder Shelf". I had never made one before so I whipped this up. It's very easy to make and
    it cost less than $15! 2x4's and pallet wood is all it took.

    I would recommend securing it to the wall with an "L bracket" on the top shelf to keep it from falling down. Feel free
    to put some pads on the ladder to keep it from scratching your floor.

    All you need is:

    Three 2x4's
    One Pallet
    White Paint
    Danish Oil
    Screws/Glue/Nailgun

    Costs around $15 and can sell for $500 ;)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7eYboy-leQ

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    Step 1: Cut Ladder Uprights

    Get two straight 2x4's


    I cut my first one to 80" to make it more manageable while finding the angle I wanted
    Lean it up against a flat wall/surface to decide what kind of angle you want
    I decided on 10 degrees
    Cut both top and bottom at same angle so they are parallel with each other
    Stencil your cut 2x4 to the other 2x4 so they match
    Square off your 2x4's lengthwise (optional) on the table saw

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    Step 2: Prepare Shelf Supports

    Measure out your ladder uprights and decide on how many shelves you'd like
    Square off another 2x4 on either edge
    Cut the same 2x4 right down the middle
    These two pieces will be cut up into your shelf supports

    NOTES

    I went with 5 shelves


    The bottom shelf is 8" from the bottom
    The rest of the shelves are spaced out 16" from one another

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    Step 3: Cut Shelf Supports

    Measure out your desired shelf depths


    You want all the shelves to touch the wall to provide maximum strength and support
    I started with the bottom shelf supports at 14", followed by supports cut at 12", 10", 8" and 6"
    You need two supports at each length
    Cut them all to length
    Sand all sides

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    Step 4: Prepare Pallet Shelves

    Aquire a pallet
    Flooring, tile and hardware stores all have free pallets!
    Cut along each end pallet support along the inside
    Remove each board using a hammer and crowbar
    USE EYE AND EAR PROTECTION
    Remove all nails with hammer/crowbar/grinder
    Cut each board at 18" (or desired shelf width)
    Use a stop block for fast cuts
    Sand down shelf pieces
    Apply Danish Oil (or a finish of your choice)

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    Step 5: Mount Shelf Supports

    Use a piece of wood as a jig to square up your ladder uprights to a flat surface
    The jig acts as a floor to your wall (flat surface, in my case workbench)
    Screw one upright into jig to hold square to flat surface
    Make sure the 10-degree cut is flush to jig
    Line up your shelf supports and make sure they all have the same overhang (2")
    Pre-drill where you want them
    Glue and screw in place
    Use the same measurements on your second ladder upright
    MAKE SURE THE SECOND UPRIGHT IS FACING CORRECT WAY
    You will be creating a mirror image with your second upright
    See final image and watch video to see what I'm talking about!

    NOTES

    I went with 5 shelves


    The bottom shelf is 8" from the bottom
    The rest of the shelves are spaced out 16" from one another

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    Step 6: Paint Ladder

    Paint ladder white


    I used a nice white latex paint from Lowes
    White spray paint also works very well
    Do more coats as needed

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    Step 7: Put Together

    Get your painted ladder uprights ready!


    Get your pallet shelves ready!
    Lay ladder uprights on level/flat surface for easy mounting
    Start with the bottom making sure everything is square and straight
    Use nail gun and glue (a screw gun would also work)
    Work your way to the top continuing to keep it straight and square
    Rip cut pallet shelves if too wide
    She done!

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    Step 8: Enjoy!

    Set it up somewhere awesome!


    Put some felt pads underneath the uprights to protect your floor
    SAFETY - MOUNT AN L BRACKET TO WALL AND LADDER TO INSURE NO CRASHING
    I didn't show this in the video but I would recommend as you might have kids, cats, and ninjas!
    Enjoy!

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