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  • Опубліковано 18 сер 2024
  • Hey friends! Let's build a DIY freestanding ladder bookshelf!
    This video is sponsored by my friends at ‪@HomeDepot‬ as part of the #THDProSpective program.
    In this video, you'll see me using the Ryobi ONE+ 18V 10" Cordless Compound Sliding Miter Saw. You can grab all the product details and check it out here: (aff link) homedepot.sjv....
    I’ve noticed that ladder bookshelves are trending lately and I’ve seen some neat designs that I really like that lean against the wall.
    However, this is a freestanding option that is great for renters or those people who just can’t make up their mind (like me!) and like to rearrange furniture often.
    This design (unlike some of the leaning options) stands on it’s own and doesn’t have to mount to the wall.
    If you want to build your own, grab the project details and step by step tutorial here: www.woodshopdi...
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    How to use a pocket hole jig: www.woodshopdi...
    How to apply iron on edge banding: www.woodshopdi...
    Tools and Materials:
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    Tools:
    Ryobi ONE+ 18V HP 10” Cordless Compound Sliding Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv....
    Ryobi ONE+ 18V HP Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv....
    Ryobi ONE+ 18V HP Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv....
    Cutting guides (only needed if you use plywood for shelves): homedepot.sjv....
    Pocket Hole Jig: homedepot.sjv....
    Countersink drill bit (Kreg Quick Flip used here)
    Clamps
    Speed Square
    Materials:
    (4) 2x2x8 boards
    (4) 1x2x8 boards
    ½ sheet ¾” plywood OR scrap solid wood boards (see notes below)
    1 ¼” pocket hole screws: homedepot.sjv....
    2 ½” wood screws: homedepot.sjv....
    Wood Glue
    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:33 Materials for the project
    01:07 Let's Talk Tools
    02:24 Assembling the Bookshelf Side Frames
    05:12 Installing the shelf support rungs
    07:03 Assembling the shelves
    08:57 Attaching the Shelves
    09:51 Complete Shelf Build

КОМЕНТАРІ • 135

  • @billevans1224
    @billevans1224 4 місяці тому +2

    I was just asked by my wife, if I could build a shelf unit and I came across yours, which was perfect..thank you!!

  • @jeremysouthard
    @jeremysouthard Рік тому +2

    Wow! Great project! "Mathematical Reasoning" and "Differential Equations" are heavy topics that deserve their own shelf, for sure.

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I’m glad you noticed the books…haha those were some of my favorite classes in school 🤓😅

  • @habsfanlafleur
    @habsfanlafleur Рік тому +1

    One of my best "tool" purchases was a little magnetized digital angle reader. I can just stick it on the blade and let it tell me exactly what angle the blade is at. Love it!!

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      I’ve got one of those! It’s great for bevels

  • @ronnorris1504
    @ronnorris1504 Рік тому +2

    I love this ladder shelf. Looks relatively simple. Think it would look great in my family room. Thanks for sharing this project.

  • @nobuckle40
    @nobuckle40 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for another simple home decor project. You bring simplicity and elegance together beautifully.

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      I really appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @raventree2664
    @raventree2664 Рік тому +2

    I have been binge watching your channel. There is so much information and inspiration here!

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      I appreciate that! So glad you enjoy the videos and find them helpful 🙌😊

  • @brunnie
    @brunnie Рік тому +1

    Loved the project, so simple and easy. So, Lucy is thundershy and Bubby is doing close-up inspections, double checking your work. Really like how cordless is moving into the larger tool segment. It makes it so handy for any project or job-site. Thanks for the project.

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! Definitely loving the capabilities of the cordless tools. The advancements the last few years have been awesome for having the freedom to work on stuff efficiently outside my shop. 🙌 Lucy is definitely storm scared haha and Bubs is definitely in the way whenever he can be. They’re so fun to have around the shop with me. 😂

  • @AngieWilliamsDesigns
    @AngieWilliamsDesigns Рік тому +2

    I love these shelves. So versatile. And I think I may already have all the supplies to build one. Thanks for sharing! I hope to do more building in 2023. And you have several projects I want to make.

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! Here's to a 2023 full of building, learning, and enjoying the process! :)

  • @ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ

    So beautiful video, cool and useful project.

  • @SawdustmakerLori
    @SawdustmakerLori Рік тому +2

    The ladder shelf turned out beautiful! You had a lot of help and supervision building it......ha! My dogs are afraid of storms too so my heart goes out to Lucy. Great project to start off the New Year!

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Thank you! I definitely did have some "help" putting it together haha. They were good company :)

  • @timothycreasy2161
    @timothycreasy2161 Рік тому +1

    Ms. Lucy doesn't like storms ? She needs a hug ! And that is a cute kitty too. 😺

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      She is very storm anxious haha. She tests my patience with every clap of thunder, but I love her still. Her and the cat both 😂

  • @johnkelley9877
    @johnkelley9877 Рік тому +1

    The shelf looks great! I agree that the same stain with black shelves would look good. Thanks for sharing this.

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for watching! Hope you have a great weekend!

  • @pteddie6965
    @pteddie6965 Рік тому +1

    Great looking shelf, Shara. You're right. This shelf would fit well in any home or office.
    Thanks for the video.

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

  • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
    @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Рік тому +2

    I only wish you had designed this a few years ago! I built one very similar! Your step by step instructions are always the best. Lucy is like my Clark (a Pittadore), he doesn’t like the storms either! lol.. take care Shara and keep on building, you are the best!

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate that! Im glad you find he instructions helpful 😊 I bet you feel my pain since you also have a dog with storm anxiety haha. She tests my patience, but I love her nonetheless! Thanks so much for watching and hope you have a great weekend!

  • @Erik_The_Viking
    @Erik_The_Viking Рік тому +1

    Nice simple design. Great to see the cat inspecting your work!

  • @chorei1663
    @chorei1663 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video. It's nice to see a thorough process of this build. I also like how you show the option to glue boards together to make the shelves as I might not have the space or equipment to breakdown plywood.

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      I appreciate you watching and hope it was helpful!!

  • @brewster3987
    @brewster3987 Рік тому +9

    This is a classic Woodshop Diaries build - elegant, functional, simple, and would look great in any decor style. Gotta say, when you were discussing piecing up the shelves from solid boards, I'm thinking "Nah she's gonna use edge-banded plywood 😁". An additional advantage to plywood is no wood movement concern so gluing works. Also, I don't think Lucy and Bubs were afraid of the storm... they were concerned that you would be though, so they stuck close for moral support.

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      Haha thank you! It’s definitely a “classic” Woodshop Diaries style build! And you’re 100% right…plywood for the win 🤣🙌
      You’re also probably right about the pets…they’re hanging so close for my sake…not for theirs 😂 everyone always says I need to heat and cool my shop, but this is a prime example of why I don’t because I have to work with the doors open…if they’re cooped inside with me, they’ll never leave my side 😅

  • @robertevans6481
    @robertevans6481 Рік тому +1

    Looks awesome! And that is just like a inspector's job, always distracted your work, but this one is so cute...lol...have a great week in the shop

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Haha he mostly gives feedback in the form of requesting more treats 🤣 never stays focused on the tasks at hand!

  • @craiggoodwin9704
    @craiggoodwin9704 Рік тому +2

    Shara, with great trepidation I shared this video on to my Wife. She has been making a list from some planter boxes to serious additions to our porch and deck! I've looked at that Ryobi compound saw you are using. It sure was great to see it in action. I think its going to be a great year. Give Lucy a hug. Thanks for Sharing!

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      If your wife is looking for plant stands, this would make a great one! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the saw doing its job...I enjoyed using it for this. It'll definitely be handy when I need to work on anything outside the shop and don't want to be tied to a power cord. I'll give Lou a hug and an extra treat or two from her fans haha. Hope you have a great weekend!

  • @MrsHalf
    @MrsHalf Рік тому +1

    Love the shop pet cameos

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      They’re good company and good entertainment haha

  • @sddiymakeitworthit7512
    @sddiymakeitworthit7512 Рік тому +2

    That’s beautiful really 👍 it

  • @dustinsharp8645
    @dustinsharp8645 Рік тому +2

    Such perfect timing! I've had new ladder shelves on my to-do list and here's the exact design I was looking for. Thanks!

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      So happy this fits the bill for what you were looking for! 🙌 it’s such a fun project. Happy building!

  • @CC-kr2fs
    @CC-kr2fs Рік тому +1

    TThnaks for the lesson, easy peasy, and looking good. I use the corded version of the ryobi and love it. It made some crown work a lot easier.

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      So glad you enjoyed the video! I really appreciate you watching!

  • @Lutzboater
    @Lutzboater Рік тому +1

    This is a great project for any room in the house. Especially useful in the office, perhaps. Another project well done!

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! This would definitely be great in an office space!

  • @johnthompson3462
    @johnthompson3462 Рік тому +1

    Excellent.Putting on my "to make" list

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Рік тому +1

    Bubby ❤️
    Really beautiful work, Shara! It really turned out amazing! 😃
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      Bubby's middle name is trouble haha. He makes me laugh every day.
      Thank you so much for watching and following along! I hope you have a great weekend!

  • @timdyer7692
    @timdyer7692 Рік тому +1

    Great project, Shara! It looks great, another project I need to ad to my list!!

  • @habsfanlafleur
    @habsfanlafleur Рік тому +1

    Your designs are always stunning!!! Another amazing job. Thank you again for making these videos, I hope you know how many people you inspire to build!!!

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much! I hope you have a great weekend 🙌

  • @DMAG-3200
    @DMAG-3200 Рік тому +1

    Hi Shara, great project and it came out great. I think your dog🐕 and cat 🐈 just want to help. Awesome way to start a new year. Have a great and safe weekend.

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! The animals sure are good company 🤣 even if they are a little distracting haha. You have a great weekend too! Thanks for watching!

  • @scottmorris4914
    @scottmorris4914 Рік тому +1

    Great, nice, simple project. Great job and it looks good.

  • @davidmajersky1969
    @davidmajersky1969 Рік тому +1

    You rock Shara love your work.

  • @lovejones7545
    @lovejones7545 Рік тому +1

    Very, very nice! Well done and stylish🤙🏾💯

  • @ablack4445
    @ablack4445 Рік тому +1

    I love this!! This will be my next build! Will look great on either side of my fireplace!

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      This would look awesome on each side of a fireplace! Happy building!

  • @GirlJustDIY
    @GirlJustDIY Рік тому +1

    I love this ladder shelf! Well, I always love your builds 🤭😍

  • @johannesputter8455
    @johannesputter8455 Рік тому +1

    Nice little Project!👍

  • @samme5513
    @samme5513 Рік тому +1

    Very nice looks fabulous I love it

  • @jasonthomas1760
    @jasonthomas1760 Рік тому

    Awesome build Shara! I could definitely use 1 of these in the shop. Be great to toss all the tools I'm using for a project so they are out of the way but still handy. And hopefully keep me from walking around mumbling "where did I put such and such"

  • @mikecolo2158
    @mikecolo2158 Рік тому +1

    Nice project as always. The black and wood tone would have been sweet!

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      I agree! If I build another one, definitely trying the two tone stain 🙌

  • @norcross26
    @norcross26 Рік тому +1

    Great project. Great job

  • @Ray_Sellner
    @Ray_Sellner Рік тому +1

    Since I gave my old Ryobi saw to my son, I picked up this new cordless saw.

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      It’s nice to have the freedom to work without the cords! Happy building!! 🙌🔨😎

  • @pn_chyne6649
    @pn_chyne6649 Рік тому +1

    Awesome 😳 my future projects

  • @christophermckinney984
    @christophermckinney984 Рік тому +1

    Always enjoy watching you attempting to stay off the “Hot Mess Express!” Add to that the inmates running the asylum,…er, maybe the animals running the zoo is a better reference (though, as a fellow redhead, people seem to think we are soulless and on the brink of crazy at any😂 and every moment….they’re not wrong 😂😊).
    This is a great project though, with nearly unlimited possibilities of utilizing the space. I completely admire the way you come up with so many pieces that I would be happy to display in my home, but then you take it even a step further and give away the plans!
    Seeing’s in person r
    (Oh, and next video I want to see the cat on the floor and Lucy up on the table bothering you as you attempt to work!)

  • @whatthemake
    @whatthemake Рік тому +1

    i'm so glad i'm not the only one who has to lift a ginger cat out of everything that i'm building

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      Haha he’s everywhere all the time 🤣 but I do enjoy the company

  • @dr.handychandra6485
    @dr.handychandra6485 Рік тому

    Will make one from this idea.
    Thank's

  • @barryroberts6470
    @barryroberts6470 Рік тому +1

    Very nice build and looks great too it looks easy enough to build but i'll cock it up somewhere 🤣thanks for the plans it's much better to read off plans. Love how your Cat nudges her way into frame they are very nosy pets.
    Take Care and Stay Safe,
    Barry (ENG)

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! I hope you find the plans helpful!
      And yes, that cat...he will find his way into anything to get a little attention haha. He's so funny.
      Have a great weekend and thanks so much for watching!

  • @djameldjanet911
    @djameldjanet911 Рік тому

    bon travail madame ...et bonne chance

  • @georgewilmore7599
    @georgewilmore7599 Рік тому +1

    Nice shelf using easily accessible wood.

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! I always like to keep it simple! Ha!

  • @1996SST
    @1996SST Рік тому +1

    Another success and inspiration as usual. I have one question… what stain did you use? I really like the color on pine!! Looking forward to the next project 😊

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! It's minwax early american 👍

  • @jeffnix3307
    @jeffnix3307 9 місяців тому

    Poor kitty just wanted some lovin.

  • @kris_kreations
    @kris_kreations 10 місяців тому

    Very nice.

  • @ryobiguydiy
    @ryobiguydiy Рік тому +1

    That’s an awesome quick and easy build. Are we putting out a video for the build fireplace too?🤞🏾

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Are you talking about the fireplace from last year? ua-cam.com/video/afs7xVEsEGU/v-deo.html

    • @ryobiguydiy
      @ryobiguydiy Рік тому

      @@WoodshopDiaries Yep! That’s the one lol! I saw the post on your Instagram a few days ago and I assumed it wasn’t on your UA-cam channel yet, lucky me.😂

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      Haha I just reposted it there because I didn’t have anything new to share at the time 🙈🤣 it’s a last year project. Hope you enjoy!

  • @cmtorr12
    @cmtorr12 Рік тому

    Please bear with me as I have a newbie question: when I went to find wood to build this, the only 2x2s I could find were called “furring strips”. Is this acceptable? I don’t have a table saw (yet) so I can’t cut my own like in your other links. Glad I found this video and am looking forward to getting into the world of woodworking!

  • @coreyreed8021
    @coreyreed8021 3 місяці тому

    I love this design and really love the color. Do you remember what color stain you used?

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  3 місяці тому

      Hi! Thank you! I THINK it was early American (Minwax). It was either that or Minwax provincial. Those are my most used colors and they’re very similar. Early American is my favorite

  • @loserplanet
    @loserplanet Рік тому

    Bubby heppin' 😺

  • @lolitabonita08
    @lolitabonita08 Рік тому +1

    lolol the cameos of dog and cat...

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Everyone always tells me I need to heat and cool my shop, but they’re the reason I always work with the doors open 🤣 if they’re cooped up with me, they’ll always be in the way haha.

    • @lolitabonita08
      @lolitabonita08 Рік тому +1

      @@WoodshopDiaries Is interesting how our pets manage to get just in the area of your feet or lay down right there and then over the project u are working on...love them!!

  • @joec96
    @joec96 Рік тому +1

    I just printed the plans. Thanks for keeping them so affordable. what is the trickiest part for a beginner? is it going to be getting the angles correct?

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Hope they’re helpful! Thanks for your support of my small business. I’d say the trickiest part is ensuring the shelf rungs on the front are level with the ones on the back. Since the front piece is slanted it’s not as easy as just measuring from the bottom of the piece.

  • @DontYouForget
    @DontYouForget Рік тому

    Amazing. What stain dude you use? And I’m making a shelf that’s only 3 tiers, so would it be the same process just down size it?

  • @wowyummyyy
    @wowyummyyy Рік тому +1

    L I K E 👍👍👍👍👍💯💥💯💥💯🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @Ashhong1
    @Ashhong1 Рік тому

    How would you go about making it gold on the frame and white for the shelves? Paint separate before assembling the two sides together? Or taping off and painting at the end?

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      If you want to go two tone, I’d recommend finishing the shelves and frame separately then attaching together.

  • @NPrice-oh9jk
    @NPrice-oh9jk Рік тому

    Did you use a planer off-camera to straighten your wood first , and if so which one do you prefer ?

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      I didn’t plane anything for this project. However I do have a planer that I use on occasion. It’s a 13” Cutech but they don’t make them anymore. But there are a ton of options for 13” planer. I’ve heard Ridgid makes a good one.

  • @letttttttssssss_gooooooo
    @letttttttssssss_gooooooo Рік тому +1

    Letttttttssssss gooooooo!

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for watching! Have a great weekend! 😎

  • @aytviewer2421
    @aytviewer2421 Рік тому +1

    Does the iron-on edge material ever bubble or come loose over time? I've never used it and am wondering about longevity. Nice, beautiful shelf. Very cheap to make as compared to buying something similar for much more and what you buy will likely have particle board shelves and wobble after assembly. Very nice shelf indeed. I need to make one of those for my home office.

    • @aytviewer2421
      @aytviewer2421 Рік тому +1

      OK, so I did a little digging about edge banding (by looking in your video description) and found the link to your page: "How to apply iron on edge banding". You answered ALL of my questions there! 😀😃😄😁

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching! I’ve used iron on edge banding for years…in kitchens, bathrooms, on dresses and cabinets everywhere. If applied properly, I’ve never had an issue with it failing or bubbling up over time (as of yet). Now, that said, if poorly installed, yeah, it can come loose. The key is to make sure the glue gets warm enough to melt and adhere…which isn’t difficult, you just have to pay attention when you’re applying it. I use it OFTEN and I love the stuff.

  • @CALB2009
    @CALB2009 Рік тому +1

    @Shara~ I love your design and overall size of the ladder shelving! What brand, type, and color wood stain did you use? I love the rich warm look it gave the piece! ~~Christy~~

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much! It's minwax early american stain :)

  • @cameronussery8786
    @cameronussery8786 Рік тому

    Hey Shara, was wondering how you found your angle for the mitered cuts? I know how deep I want my shelves to be at each height, but not sure how to find the correct cutting angle to do that. Thanks!

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому

      Hi! I just picked the angle I thought looked good then cut my shelves to work with that angle. It’s a lot easier to do that way vs finding the angle to match the shelf depths

  • @hanifakon3012
    @hanifakon3012 Рік тому +1

    Plz build a makeup vanity. From Bangladesh

  • @dukep3929
    @dukep3929 6 місяців тому

    What software do you use for your plans?

  • @user-mq2rp8cp1m
    @user-mq2rp8cp1m Рік тому +2

    what is the name of this color? dark walnut?

  • @angelhoegarden
    @angelhoegarden Рік тому

    What is the estimated maximum weight that each shelf can support ?

  • @vincebaker3384
    @vincebaker3384 Рік тому

    when you glued on the shelfs to the frame how does the glue stick to the wood stain?

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +1

      It stuck just fine. I wiped off all excess stain and allowed to dry a few hours before gluing. I picked it up and carried it by lifting on the shelves after the glue was dry, and didn't have any issues. If you were concerned though, you could add some nails or screws as well.

    • @vincebaker3384
      @vincebaker3384 Рік тому

      @@WoodshopDiaries Thanks 🙂

  • @ashkanghaderi3318
    @ashkanghaderi3318 6 місяців тому

    Does the glue hold on once the surface is stained?

  • @mikemartinez002
    @mikemartinez002 2 місяці тому

    Weird coincidence. I just got this saw. For all the RYOBI haters: show me a brushless, compound, sliding under 40lbs that does 12” 90 CC all for well under $300. Oh wait. It also comes with a 4ah battery AND charger!

  • @Bob-gn8ph
    @Bob-gn8ph Рік тому +1

    You are so cool :-) if you have faith and love God you must be a Proverbs 31 Woman:-) read Proverbs chapter 31 KJV:-) starting around verse 10:-)

    • @WoodshopDiaries
      @WoodshopDiaries  Рік тому +2

      That’s one of my favorite chapters! It’s something I strive for, but I am and will always be a work in progress haha. Thanks for the encouragement!