DIY Plywood Shelves using Pocket Holes

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5 жыл бұрын

DIY plywood shelves using plywood. In this video tutorial, I will show you how to build simple plywood shelf using a kreg jig for pocket hole joinery. This is such a fast easy project for making your own shelves. The skill level required to make these shelves would be for a beginner. This is a great beginner woodworker project. I am using 3/4" sanded birch plywood to build these shelves. Using 3/4" plywood makes a strong shelf that will last a long time. Pocket hole joinery with the Kreg K5 makes a strong joint as well. Give this project a try and let me know what you think!
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@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

Check out my other pocket hole projects here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdVnotdl3K3XhXk.html

@evelynmueller6523 3 жыл бұрын

Matt have you seen this??? omg this thing is amazing (but kinda expensive) I have the single version hahah www.kregtool.com/shop/pocket-hole-joinery/pocket-hole-jigs/foreman-pocket-hole-machine/DB210.html

@stonecrazy3 5 жыл бұрын

Man, I enjoy watching all your vids, they’ve helped me in so many ways. I saw a pic of your Cross bench and plan on duplicating it to donate to the church that lost 5 children in that horrible accident here recently. That’s my hometown and our community is devastated by it. I plan on building 5, 1 for each child with their names on it to create a memorial for them.

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the compliment. That would be an amazing thing to do. I'll pray for those families.

@papageek7803 4 жыл бұрын

I was going to go with some expensive display cases but after watching this I’ve changed my mind and will make my own,I’ve decided to be a maker instead of a taker and this design is what I’ve been looking for,I can also totally customize it to how I want it to look,thanks for the video.

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@reannaneal819 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to get my husband to build me some farmhouse tables. He's so good at things like that and amazing at staining. I'm so glad I found your channel! 🤜🤛

@chrisostermeier2980 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good! Just an unsolicited tip, if you turn your nailer perpendicular to your material you will have even less blowouts. ☺️

@nickprice7752 2 жыл бұрын

Your easily my favorite content creator on KZfaq when it comes to woodworking... its my passion, I live and breathe anything woodworking related and seeing an ordinary guy in an ordinary shop with ordinary tools making beautiful furniture is really inspiring.. alot of these guys have tens of thousands of dollars in power tools and its just not as fun to me... keep it up man, love your channel

@SakimikeRenehan Жыл бұрын

I used the edge cutter yesterday. It is a great tool. Straight edge was accomplished.

@DIYenthusiastfreak 3 ай бұрын

These the good ol days before the major shop overhaul

@bobzink8954 8 ай бұрын

9:16 thanks for the tip on cutting down pocket hole plugs! Can't believe I've been wasting time sanding whole plugs.

@Cwjespersen 3 жыл бұрын

A tip I use for brad nailing is the brads usually shoot out to the left or right. If you position the nail gun sideways they most likely go into the wood and not shoot out the sides. Hope that makes sense.

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@codacreator6162 3 жыл бұрын

Great music! Really captures that "rip cut" aggression. Thanks for not using office waiting room music or, worse, Opie Taylor fishin' music.

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@tonygilbert2373 8 ай бұрын

The insight into your thought process is very helpful. Thanks

@kle2217 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. I just purchased a K5 system and used it to build a vacuum cyclone dust collection cart for my shop-vac. I think I will use your shelf build as my next pocket hole project build to make a shelf unit for some of my power tools and chargeable batteries to sit on!

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@brayansilvaorozco8919 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have been looking for a simple plywood shelve how to video for a while now, and all I find is videos for professional carpenters so FINALLY! Thank you so much, keep up the good work.

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Great. Glad it helped.

@davidatkins4060 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just starting out with pocket holes and a few new tools. Table saw, drill press, Kreg K3, etc. You have some great tips here which takes some of the mystery out. Thanks

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad they help

@lifeisbeautiful7464 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been binge watching all your vids...itching to do some woodworking but prepping to move can’t wait to get into my she shed 🤗🤗🤗🤗

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@richardconnieyoung6724 5 жыл бұрын

Matt, I have been Zinner seal coat instead of the Minwax pre-stain for some time now. I like the fact that I can stain the project anytime that I want to. I dilute it 1 to 1 with ethanol. Have never had a problem with any finish oil or water based.

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

That's good to know. I appreciate the information.

@mrbob92679 5 жыл бұрын

Nice project. It would be nice to see one without a table saw. Thanks for sharing your work.

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@evelynmueller6523 3 жыл бұрын

I bought that cut jig Can't wait to use it!

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@darkandus 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! A flush cut saw would make quick work of those pocket holes, Quicker and cleaner than those shears.

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. I have one now. Thanks.

@seanclark6620 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

@shanethompson4865 3 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. Thanks for sharing.

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@patriciaingraldi4719 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! It's so inspiring!

@TwoCatsUp 5 ай бұрын

Were the strips cut from the same sheet of plywood? I don't remember you saying what type wood you used for them. I prefer your idea of them vs. the veneer.

@TranTheClever 4 жыл бұрын

How can over 1k people give it a thumbs down? He does an AWESOME job. What's not to like? 5:32

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@vanessamcallister4235 4 жыл бұрын

I love all your work. Always so well made.

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TwoCatsUp 5 ай бұрын

I don't remember seeing what size screw you're using for this project. That would help a lot because I've never done a pocket hole project.

@striperseeker 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate the video. But I would like some help figuring out the depth of the pocket holes and the length of the screws when doing this type of joint. You skipped over that completely. Do I set the stop collar to 3/4" on the bit and use a 1 1/4" screw since that's less than 1.5"? I've seen where the pocket is much hight up the board and using a longer screw. I get confused with this. I want to attach a 3/4" top to a 1x3 apron. Do I always use the smallest thickness for both the stop collar and the depth adjustment gauge on the jig?

@TranTheClever 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Foot clamps for the win! And I love your strength test! 1:41

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@johnchafin3817 3 жыл бұрын

Was hoping for more info on how to use the pocket hole jig.

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

There's a really good video on that here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9x_ad2SrruzYWw.html

@markwong6548 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question (no expert by any stretch of imagination) but would doing pocket holes like this with the screws angling upwards be a weaker option than having the pockets on the top with the screws angling down? After all the loading on the shelf would be on the top surface and having the screws pointed down should in theory reinforce the joint. Or am I over thinking it?

@rrhopewell Жыл бұрын

Nice

@rsmolkin 5 ай бұрын

I totally need one of these, but I do t have any equipment like that... Do you think it might be easier to use so e 2x4 or 2x3 for legs and pre-cut 48x16 shelves?

@biggnn89 2 жыл бұрын

awesome job man, thanks for the video i subed and liked. very detailed.

@evangoshert586 3 жыл бұрын

You can cut long pieces like that with the sable saw easy you make half the cut and flip the plywood over and make the rest of your cut. The second cut you make will meet the first cut in the middle.

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@JosephQPublic 3 жыл бұрын

The intro music is the same Thor uses in his video. Nice!

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@DebDDigger 2 жыл бұрын

I have a hard time balancing a long piece of wood on edge in the Kreg jig. Do you have a video that shows how to do it?

@liliamartinez7647 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sir. What did u do to make it come out steady.

@fordF500 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to know about the clamp you're using when drilling in your screws...

@myhoneyshandmade1077 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video Matt.

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate that.

@armen2one5 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video, although I would have liked to see how you joined the end pieces. I know you used pocket holes, but how did you line them up & drill such large pieces?

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I just held them in place and screwed them in.

@shenghuo2641 4 жыл бұрын

He was not teaching us how to make a shelf because he just skip the key procedure. He was just selling Kreg tools. Very disappointed.

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry you feel that way. I like their tools. I use them a lot. Nobody said it’s the only tool to build a shelf

@barryroberts6470 5 жыл бұрын

Great build and love that Plywood. One thing with the pocket hole plugs, why snip them short? wouldn't it be easier just to glue em in, then using a Flush Cut Saw cut them flush to the build, then sand smooth? Once again a great video, cheers. Barry (ENG)

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! yes it absolutely would have been much easier......if I had thought of it lol. Wish I would have. Thanks again!

@RSBSTEADICAM 5 жыл бұрын

Nice little video... by the way you might try scissor-style 'hose' cutters as they make better cuts on round surfaces and are actually cheaper than garden shears...

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea! Thanks!

@RSBSTEADICAM 5 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks I bought my Kreg tool many years ago now and haven't gotten to use it and forgot how. Now I need a little two shelf 'thingy' to sit on my desk. It's sort of a less polished version of just what you built here. I make sophisticated broadcast video not shelving so your help is appreciated.

@gabrielagabyrodriguez72 Жыл бұрын

I’m new to woodwork, what plywood do I purchase for a project like this? Thank you

@ashwadhamakampa2930 Жыл бұрын

What tool did you use to hold 5 feet board when drilling screws into pocket hole? Please share link if possible.

@hepburn118 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice shelves, I see what you mean about the ply. It was a shame to cut it up. I have a question about when you screwed in the pocket hole screws in the shelf. I saw you clamp the the outside screws to hold the shelf and then just screwed the inner two without anything. I did the exact same thing joining two pieces of melamine and when i screwed in the inner screws the board moved and slightly bowed the board. Can you tell me what you do to combat this please?

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

It wasn't shown on video, but I did clamp each piece before screwing them in place.

@TranTheClever 4 жыл бұрын

Incrível! Nem imaginava que era assim, perfeito!! Vou fazer na minha casa nova!!! 1:48

@charliecurran8963 4 жыл бұрын

Really solid video - I subscribed and look forward to watching more in the future. I am making an exterior bat rack for my son’s HS baseball team (w/ 3/4” MDO) and wanted to see how far apart you spaced your pocket screws on the shelves (mine are only 12” wide, so I went with three after watching). I also am using some white oak as banding for the frame, and I was curious what sizes brads/nails you used to attach them to the plywood. Thanks in advance.

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 5/8” Brad nails are more than enough

@old_phart 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. I’m trying to get caught up watching all of them. But how did Kreg email you that pocket jig part???? Lol 😆🤣😆

@cody0505 4 жыл бұрын

If this is not going to be painted then you may want to track the grain direction of the veneer in the future. Its a great piece but my eyes immediately go the shelf with different grain direction.

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was painted.

@notgaybear5544 4 жыл бұрын

how wide can I make this shelf before I would need support for the center?? I want to make one 60" wide.

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not real sure. Try 60” and see. If it sags or bows, add a support underneath

@notgaybear5544 4 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks Thanks for the reply, I will try it out.

@StuffUCanMake 5 жыл бұрын

This is just awesome. I subscribe.

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@4EvaGrindin 2 жыл бұрын

What you set your kreig jig to so you don't poke through the plywood ?

@TranTheClever 4 жыл бұрын

SUPERBE RANGEMENT MERCI DU PARTAGE A+ 3:44

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@opiatesmile 3 жыл бұрын

Did you sand this after it was already together? Would it have been easier to sand before assembly?

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

I sand before assembly but do a final sand after

@opiatesmile 3 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks cool thanks for the reply. Seems like all KZfaq videos tend to skip over the sanding process. As a new woodworker I feel like it is an important step.

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

It is. But it gets redundant so I usually time lapse the process

@sanjeevmraman 4 жыл бұрын

Hi- this is a great video. I have a question: how do you prevent the butt joints from rocking back and forth? I didn’t notice you gluing the joints. I have this problem with a table that I’m building (3/4” plywood top and legs made from a single 5 x 5 sheet of Baltic birch plywood). Thanks!

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

the pocket holes are very secure and prevent the rocking. I did use glue in the joints, sorry if it wasn’t in the video.

@sanjeevmraman 4 жыл бұрын

731 Woodworks Thanks for clarifying!

@RyanONeill86 3 жыл бұрын

Curious as to why you chose to do the pocket holes on the top side of the very top shelf that is most visible? The bottom two shelves are underneath like you would assume. I've also seen guys pole saw off the pocket hole fillers for a more precise fit/finish. Quality build though! Also, I'm going to look into that rip fence. I've ordered two off amazon that won't fit my ryobi corded circular saw now and I'm thinking this may be just what I need. Love that it extends to 24" as well.

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

This was going on top of an existing cabinet, so it would sit up high you wouldn't see the top pocket holes.

@TranTheClever 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I want to give this a go! 5:46

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

It's a nice project

@sorijin 3 жыл бұрын

What size pocket screws did you use for this? Im gonna make a desk using them on 3/4" plywood

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

1 1/4"

@_esmeralda_5112 3 жыл бұрын

For future reference theirs a screw guide on the box of screws 😁

@thehusband12 5 жыл бұрын

What’s that song in the beginning? Is that from KZfaq studio? Great editing on this one with the music and the moving camera! I’m surprised you didn’t put a back on it for extra support and I have to admit it was kinda funny when you said “not a lot of weight just pots and pans”. Pots and pans are really heavy. Lol!

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The song is called Kermode by Tigerblood Jewel from epidemicsound.com. Yeah I thought about putting a 1/4” plywood back on it. But after it was together with the trim pieces on the front, I felt it was sturdy enough. The customer is going to attach it to a wall on the top to prevent tipping.

@mbfitness5249 3 жыл бұрын

New to this, but what's the advantage of pocket holes versus a straight hole thru the side into the shelf?

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

Looks. You don’t see the screw holes on the sides.

@enobraise 4 жыл бұрын

How thick is that plywood and can it be used to make shelves for bedroom closet. My closets are 5.7 ft x 2 ft?

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

3/4” thick plywood. A stance of almost 6 feet is a lot without some type of support.

@enobraise 4 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks I have the brackets with the pole attaches and just need to add the board

@willyjilly9684 4 жыл бұрын

I cut some live walnut, and I would like to know if I can use 2 shelves instead of 3? Is there something I should do to strengthen it (brackets, stabilizers, etc)?

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

I think it would be fine with just 2 shelves

@geoffreynicholson6704 Жыл бұрын

Hi matt hope you're well, can I ask is it OK to use 1/2 thick plywood or solid wood boards for coffee table tops or for projects like this shelving unit or would it always be 3/4 inch stuff thanks matt Geoff

@731Woodworks Жыл бұрын

I think it would work if you supported it. 1/2" has a tendency to bow on longer stretches.

@TranTheClever 4 жыл бұрын

Oi bom dia! Você poderia me dizer qual madeira é essa que você utilizou na escada? 3:58

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Com licença, se essa tradução não estiver correta, estou usando o Google translate. Para a prateleira, usei madeira compensada de bétula polida. Para as minhas escadas para dentro de casa, é tratado como pinho.

@briankennedy7733 5 жыл бұрын

You have to watch the plug video Fix This Build That put out. He even shows how to make a quick plug cutter. Saves money and effort.

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I’ll check it out.

@MasterTuttoo 3 жыл бұрын

What size of kreg screws would u recommend for 1/2 in plywood

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

Kreg has a guide on their site. I think it’s 1”

@MasterTuttoo 3 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks thx boss

@DelRJohnston 5 жыл бұрын

Brother, Matt! Buddy, your videos have come a long way in a short time! This is awesome! (Not that the others weren’t. ) Proud of ya! 👍🏻👊🏻 Though, I do miss the chats! I hope to be back in the game for real this spring.

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate that a lot. I hope you can too. Miss seeing your builds.

@252drew Жыл бұрын

What size screws did you use?

@thebocop Жыл бұрын

Am I crazy or am I missing the part where you drilled in those pocket holes lol?????

@hoanghungcuong6343 4 жыл бұрын

Nice.maam,tell me a kitchen design for 15by9by10feet in deminsion .I wait for your reply.thank you. 1:42

@howiestern6921 4 жыл бұрын

What product do you use to fill the nail holes and the tiny gap between the plywood and 1x6?

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

I use Dap Plastic Wood X. You can get it at any home store, Wal-Mart, or Amazon. It works well if you’re painting.

@TranTheClever 4 жыл бұрын

If you are going to cut and plane your wood. Buy rough cut wood and save a bomb, it's a couple dollar in a saw mill. Ps badass video. O and if you made the shelves 3 ft 3 instead of the randomly selected 3 foot, to allow for the rope to be set in a little from the edges of the shelves. You would have had two studs to fix to as they are spaced 18 inches apart 😘 3:44

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@silvervillasenor5425 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of holes is that? Can someone help pleae. Just new to the cabinet making bussiness

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

Pocket holes. Look for the Kreg jig in the description

@northernbrent6334 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Did You use edge banding for the top?

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

No, I cut strips of wood about 1/8" thick and brad nailed them to the frame. You can see it here at this time in the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pKd1gMxoxtfQe40.html

@TranTheClever 4 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing as always! 😘❤️ 2:22

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TranTheClever 4 жыл бұрын

That came out amazing. Had to fast forward through a bit of it since I'm at work but will come back to watch it all the way through. 😉😉😁😁 you think this would be nice for outside up against a wall with plants? 4:23

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I would not recommend this for outdoors.

@jeffjohn5839 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I get blue prints of this

@731Woodworks 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have one for this one, but we have one similar on our website 731woodworks.com, it's the recent pantry build.

@TranTheClever 4 жыл бұрын

Do you got wooden walls?? 4:24

@731Woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

We have drywall (aka sheetrock)

@pobrichi 4 ай бұрын

I was hoping I could see how you did the pocket holes😑

@honeybadger2514 2 жыл бұрын

How does it not wobble?

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Magic sawdust 😂. Jk. If you cut everything Square and at equal lengths it won’t wobble

@honeybadger2514 2 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks I cut everything squared and equal length and mines still wobbles.

@ninelime Жыл бұрын

Why not just nail nail straight in

@grvitaly 5 жыл бұрын

You struggle with your microphone. It will, at some point destroy your camera or cause an accident. In order to save money, I would suggest plugging it into your phone. Yes, just record your sound separately into an Android or iPhone sound recording application and then synchronize video from camera and sound from the phone in post production. This way, you don't have to drag a long cable with you and leave it hanging. You can even leave the camera and go walking for miles and the sound will keep recording without any problems.

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I have since bought a camera mounted mic and it is much more convenient. The sound just isn't quite as good.

@grvitaly 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is an option as well. But once you go into professional equipment and cameras with pro XLR 3 pin connectors and VHF radio microphones, it becomes very expensive. Recording whatever mic you already had separately on your phone would be so much cheaper and the sound quality will be very, very good. I mean, nobody really knows how your voice sounds like in real life, so even if in all the recordings it's a bit lower or higher, nobody will notice as long as it is clear and free of crackling, rustling and wind sounds, which is easy to filter.

@731Woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

Good info. Thank you.