Figure A

Garage shelf

This shelf is 8 ft. long, but yours can be any length.

1

Rip the plywood top to width. Use a homemade saw guide and a circular saw, or a table saw, to cut the plywood for the 16-in.-wide top shelf.

2

Screw the framework together. Use all-purpose screws to secure the 1x8 back rim and 1x2 front rim to the 2x8 support block. Space the support blocks every 32 in.

3

Finish assembling the shelf. Install the plywood top, bottom shelf and the 1x2 and 1x3 lips. Use construction adhesive for added strength.

4

Secure the shelf to the wall. Use 4-in. lag or construction screws to secure the 1x8 back rim to the wall studs. Drive two screws into each stud—one high, one low.