How to Build Easy Workshop Shelves from 1 Sheet of Ply

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2 жыл бұрын

With the cost of timber these days I've designed a set of workshop shelves that uses a whole sheet of 12mm ply to it's fullest while still being strong and durable.
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@r.d.1991 2 жыл бұрын

Another darn fine project. Head and shoulders above other channels that have been around for a while longer. 👏

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you very much - maybe the extra time and effort I put in makes a difference.

@stephenmcgeown 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProperDIY It does - you are really, really good at this - should be on the telly!

@philrockabilly 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, now another project for me to do this weekend. By the way, a leftover piece of ply....you know planning counts. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 This reminds me when I needed to walpaper my living room last year and my next door neighbour had the same size house and just completed his living room, so I asked him how many rolls of wallpaper he bought to do his, "9 rolls" he said, So I bought the 9 rolls and started to work on my room. When I had finished, I had 2 rolls left over, so I went next door and told him I had 2 rolls over, then he tells me, he had 2 roll left over as well.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 All the best.. phil

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Nice story - your surname isn't Trotter and live in Peckham do you?

@greensquare5285 Жыл бұрын

This video changed my life in many ways that I can not explain.

@howardbecdove9780 2 жыл бұрын

You know sometimes, when demonstrated, a simple idea can seem so obvious, that you can’t believe you didn’t think of it yourself. Doing a test run with the router and guide to measure the offset is a classic example. Brilliant! My method from here on. Thanks for that.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

@dantovey2785 2 жыл бұрын

A really nice job, the shelves came out great. Saw a very useful tip from Norm Abrams when you're adding screws through a rebate. To ensure you get them centralised in the channel, simply pre drill from the cut side and you have the holes marked once the shelves/partitions are placed. You can then pre-drill again knowing you'll hit the centre of the shelf.

@bobjohnston3984 2 жыл бұрын

Ive just discovered your channel I love the way you are so calm during your projects.....Im learning great DIY skills and also training my temprement to enjoy the journey Thanks mate

@jimlad01 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tip

@tonkatoy200 2 жыл бұрын

That method pre drills out onto a visible side. If you get tear out, as you often do with plywood, it'll look a bit of a mess. A pencil marking out the middle of each shelf is simple enough

@dantovey2785 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonkatoy200Generally not with a decent pilot bit but get your point. A pencil line down a finished side not always preferred either

@kajem575 2 жыл бұрын

*A-B-R-A-M.* No ess. NORM ABRAM. 🙂✌❤

@dannymurphy1779 2 жыл бұрын

I like the way you keep things a simple as possible and don't over complicate things!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thats good - I do it that way so even I can understand it!

@stanwilson8089 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent,your ideas have improved my skills.

@Marcus_Ramour 2 жыл бұрын

great shelves - inspired me to do something similar for the loft (and glad you moved those hammers and axes from the top shelf, made me wince!)

@plunder1956 Жыл бұрын

Looks stronger and stiffer for half inch than I expected. Some nice ideas that I will use later. Those wall hole position markers are a great tool. Really well sorted storage is such a joy. I always need more and it's a liberation to keep the working surface clear.

@fetabrown 7 ай бұрын

Thanks especially for that tip about how to measure distance from router bit to edge of router, will use that!

@dariushmilani6760 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job done. Your engineering experience shows through your build.👍

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's just the way I think I suppose - but good if it helps give people another way of looking at things

@estoforte388 Жыл бұрын

The details like the routing and turning the shelves over above eye-level make all the difference. I'm an inexperienced DIYer, but have learnt a lot of great tips from this channel.

@stuartedwards9 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video's (and the humour!) keep it up :)

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you- will do

@Dreadepic 2 жыл бұрын

Really only discovered your channel this evening and I'm loving it! Very well-presented, funny, very informative. I'm in England and just starting out in a 10x8 shed in my parent's garden, had it a couple of years and been tinkering for a few now but currently off work with injury so trying to spend as much time in there (doing what I can!) setting it up so next year I can really focus on it! For these reasons I'm doubly glad I found you. Keep up the great content!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, I'm glad you like them. 10x8 shed is where I spent most of my DIY life!

@mikeZL3XD7029 8 ай бұрын

Stuart, You are a very switched on guy. I picked up so many tips and ideas from this video alone, especially the one regarding finding the cutting distance from the edge of the router base and the cutter, with a simple test cut. Brilliant project all round!

@JohnJones-wo1bc 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and enjoyable videos. Loving this channel! Thanks for the hints and tips.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@donkey1007 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, an absolute corker of a video Stewart. Full of useful tips as always. I think anyone stumbling across your channel/videos must get hooked. They are a joy to watch..

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are enjoying them. I hope others see them as well and this type of comment helps make up for the effort involved - thank you.

@_Schwartz 2 жыл бұрын

Turned out great. Thanks for the ideas.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

No problem

@steved8038 2 жыл бұрын

As we have come to expect a good project well explained and completed.Thank you

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you

@paulhad69 2 жыл бұрын

Great video,was just going to put some bog standard shelves in my shed but your build seems a lot more cost effective and more flexible in meeting individual needs thanks very much look forward to your next project

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@jaimegutierrez5125 2 ай бұрын

Excellent work. This is what I call efficiency. From now on I will be using 12mm ply for my projects.

@DjGiluk 2 жыл бұрын

I learn so much from your videos and you present them so well. Keep up the great content - roll on next Friday!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@max28xl83 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see someone else questions which way the finished side of the plywood faces. 🤔 The tools don't see it, I do.😒😆😆 Great job with just one sheet. Love the cabinet for the camera. 👍👍

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - no point in it looking at the sky!

@AMIRNIAZI 2 жыл бұрын

It is so amazing to see you use the sheet until very last piece and with almost no waste👍👍

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thats called planning!

@teresabell1014 2 жыл бұрын

Great shelf, like that it wasn't deep so things don't get lost.

@deanwellerassociates 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Really enjoy watching these videos with my 80+ yr old Dad who shares your sense of humor. Thank you

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

That's really good - I'm glad it's not only me that thinks like that!

@benjaminreinhardt259 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the video. Simple and effective set of shelves. I recently heard on one of the channels, 'Do you want to spend time building out your shop, or building in your shop?' This definitely falls in the latter. It is too easy to get caught up in building a grand piece of furniture for the shop, and never actually use the shop for building things for the home.

@satcomhdtv Жыл бұрын

very cool video, lots of handy info, thanks!!!

@MoranGuyVideos 2 жыл бұрын

I have same palm router but in a different name and I just bought another base for it (square) for grooves like that. Very good product.

@TargetBreaker1234 2 жыл бұрын

100% agree on the katsick router, brilliant value and really handy for loads of work!

@johnm3413 2 жыл бұрын

Though I note the link is to a 110volt unit.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Got that - updated the link

@thomasbrown5081 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding job stu stay safe 👏🙏

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will

@bobbysilver272 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have enough ply lying around at the moment so I am going to shelve the idea.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there!

@Spoonychief 2 жыл бұрын

You always make it look so easy, another great video.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ratchriat1716 2 жыл бұрын

is absolutely amazing what you can do with a spare plywood hanging around the garage problem resolved enjoyed the video.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@craigbuckley4832 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, great quality work, very impressed, definitely given me food for thought, might contemplate investing in getting a nail gun and a router 👍👍

@boatrabbitchannel4630 2 жыл бұрын

I love the clarity of your presentation and the quality of the audio and the video. The project hits the sweet spot for beginner DiYers like me. Keep up the good work sir.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@cartyharley 2 жыл бұрын

Just clicked/bought the router already a great useful tool. Thanks for all the effort and content of your videos i learn something every time. Great practical and useful advice. All the best Dave

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@joycelogan4006 2 жыл бұрын

You are a great instructor, thanks for sharing

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@jonty2020 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.. and timely as I was thinking of replacing the IKEA bookcases in my garage!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - nice one

@trev2417 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking job👌

@jigsey. 2 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel, what a gem of a find... Brilliant and well presented

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be e you aboard

@Lui-893 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job first class and professional 👌

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@stevelarkin3285 2 жыл бұрын

Very tidy and neat job 👍👍

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@wcompto 2 жыл бұрын

My new fav channel, so glad I stumbled upon it!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say that.

@richardphillips3303 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos- many thanks 😊

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@carllamb6711 2 жыл бұрын

Simple job and very affective great video mate 👍👍👍👍

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MachKneel 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, really enjoyable watch and a genuinely nice guy it would seem. New subscriber here!

@leslieaustin151 2 жыл бұрын

I’m very much enjoying the channel and learning a lot. My next project is to insulate my cold brick-built garage workshop so I can carry on fiddling with my motorbike and building a small steam loco through the winter. Your ‘garage door’ project was especially helpful there. But... I was really alarmed in this video to see you reaching up above your old shelf unit for hammers and an axe (I think). Look at yourself as you do that and you’ll see you are looking straight up... ready to receive a face-full of said hammers (or axe). As well as a face-full of dust off the shelf. Take care. Please. Les

@finiridetailing9160 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, easy to understand and a quality end product 👍 Love the way that even after you made the shelves and put loads in, you still had plenty of stuff all over your worktop 😁 It's a never ending battle 🤪

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! It is definitely a never ending battle!

@AccountantDoesDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Was just going to post the same observation :-) I’m exactly the same. Every new shelf is immediately filled yet the worktop is always full of odds n sods !

@awantamta 2 жыл бұрын

A very good shelf indeed. I would have liked to have seen the extra boxed shelf that you sneeked in, being constructed as well but some more great ideas. Thank you.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@gymwithliv2012 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!

@hArPyY40 Жыл бұрын

Always good work boy 👍👌

@sevenodonata 2 жыл бұрын

Router and clamps in my Amazon basket, thank you! :D

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@adrianyoung5438 2 жыл бұрын

Really lovely job. Proper.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@chrisharrison6532 2 жыл бұрын

Decent job again good use of things you fall over I also have stuff too good to throw and no good for a job

@simonmiddleton4977 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the video’s, and enjoying the humour too. 😃👍

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@john6203 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same Router for about a year and I must say it's great for something as inexpensive as it was. No complaints at all. Again great stuff really enjoyed the build thanks.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it's not just me then! Thank you.

@hughhennessy7912 2 жыл бұрын

me too !

@peter.g6618 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Excellent job. Looks awesome. Great vid. Looking forward to more. 👍👌

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. More to come!

@lovethedarts9522 2 жыл бұрын

Good job again, a lot of thought goes into your work

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Yes I try to think things out and then explain my reasoning

@lovethedarts9522 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProperDIY a question about the router, does it adjust to cut pretty much wherever you need to on a piece of wood, and to a set depth? I've never used one so advice would be appreciated, it could be as a separate video if you've got time for that?

@projectgaming3364 Жыл бұрын

Excellent content as usual.... Why not glue and screw the spare ply onto the side of the shelving unit as a place for your brew to sit!! You could even use your router to groove out a seat. ☕😇

@barstad-9591 11 ай бұрын

Job well done. You solved a problem I have. 😊

@clemmcguinness1087 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great. Thank you

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@alanpervin 2 жыл бұрын

Fast becoming my No1 youtuber, well done Stewart 👏👏

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@lesthiele4921 2 жыл бұрын

That is a great looking set of shelves, thanks for sharing your work, you have another subscrber, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, keep safe and well in this crazy Covid world.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome. Kiwi living in Australia, you have my sympathies

@mattbandura9015 2 жыл бұрын

Top job, I did mine from materials found at IKEA free wood corner, mainly MDF but stil more that adequate for a shelf and I didn't pay a penny. Always plenty of free stuff at IKEA Bristol

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Now that is funny as my local B&Q has free wood although most people don't believe me. It is possible if you have a sharp eye and willing to see the potential in things.

@ScreamingEagleFTW Жыл бұрын

well done!

@johnmorris7899 2 жыл бұрын

I used the same method for building a bookcase out of MDF 10 years ago and it's still holding strong.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thats good to hear

@paulp96275 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic use of 1 sheet of ply there is no way you could buy shelves that strong for a small amount of money 👍👨🏻‍🏭

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

thank you

@peterharman8466 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking job sir! Don't be too upset over your humongous off cut all you need do is carve your PD logo on it and attach it to the pull down draw cover then it's jobs a goodun!!👏👏👏👏👏👏🍺🍺

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@fabbouaziz129 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@danielsandell688 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👏

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@keithl4779 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting and helpful. Thanks

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@nigeltoon1848 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work there.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kenthesparky178 2 жыл бұрын

excellent use of one 8 x4 sheet of ply.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@hanzon1529 2 жыл бұрын

Well thought out project, clearly explained without the annoying fluff sometimes dished out elsewhere.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@michaelplays2449 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks !!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@worstuserever 2 жыл бұрын

Another well timed project. Trying to decide how to organise my fledgling workshop and thought about filling an alcove with shelves exactly like this to make the most of the space. Only question I had was if such shallow channels in side uprights would provide enough support by virtue of contact all along the edges, which you've shown to be fine. Thanks!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Unless you are really going to load the shelves with heavy stuff then this works fine

@nicowilson 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Nice video

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@reepham39 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one.

@lewisbrown51 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thnaks

@frankblack1481 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. New subscriber. Thanks for posting!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@kevinwillis6707 2 жыл бұрын

i like your clear presentation, so im subscribing for support rather than to learn

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@maxwellmc9734 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic 👌

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@dazjones569 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video good sir 👏 perhaps if possible could you do some more pallet wood videos? keep up the fine work 👌

@deannaxify 2 жыл бұрын

My offcuts are usually the size of his shelves. Nice work. 👌

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@feroxvenom5082 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant them 👌🏻

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@liamramshaw2535 Жыл бұрын

off to the timber yard to get a sheet of ply, I need to make this now.

@newlinerealboi3434 2 жыл бұрын

Good job sir

@johnm3413 2 жыл бұрын

Great job as per usual. The UK Amazon link to the Katsu router is for the 110v version. You might want to link to the 240v version on Amazon for the UK folks. I’m gonna get one.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Well spotted! I've updated the link and it gets a bit cheaper!

@graham8854 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I was laughing the whole way through :-) Keep 'em coming.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I glad you are enjoying them.

@lesblack413 Жыл бұрын

Damn battery tools often run out of juice when you don't want them to. Maybe that's what the battery state of charge (SOC) indicator is for. Hmmmm?? Great job mate and a way of using up your surplus ply and timber in the racks. Cheers from the Sunny Coast in Queensland Australia.😀

@danielcookeb90 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe router the edges of the unit to get rounded edges? Save your hands and fingers, and looks nice too?

@tympt1 2 жыл бұрын

Bob on. Like it!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bill8784 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@stephenjoseph1244 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Video. You have new subscriber now

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

@UrFavGinger13. 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@danielshetler123 2 жыл бұрын

I was planning to “thumbs up” anyway, but the dead jigsaw battery really set this one apart ;-)

@joed691 2 жыл бұрын

Very excited to see this in my feed. My favourite KZfaqr

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you very much - very kind

@animationcreations42 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the Cordless version of the Katsu router and it's absolutely great. It's brushless so has plenty of power, much more than I expected! I absolutely hate cables so have been trying to replace everything with the cordless version, I even bought a cordless vacuum to connect to my cordless tools! The downside is the battery always dies at the most inconvenient time, and especially when you don't have a spare with you!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to look into that - would be very convenient not to have a cord.

@animationcreations42 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProperDIY The only downside is it uses Makita batteries, but I just bought a Dewalt to Makita adapter as I already had a few 5Ah batteries for my framing nailer.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@animationcreations42 I didn't know you could get a battery converter. I'll look into that

@robmarriott6348 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I have the same router and really pleased with it. One piece of advice to add, you routed right to left on one cut, this is a climb cut which makes it harder to stay on your guide, always route left to right when your router is closer to you than your guide timber.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Does it really make a difference if you are going 'through' timber (on both sides of the bit) instead of just working on one face?

@robmarriott6348 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProperDIY It does because the cutting blade of the bit is pushing you away from your guide, deeper cuts and bigger bits makes it worse. If they are little and shallow and you’ve had your weetabix you won’t notice.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@robmarriott6348 Good point. I'm always carefully ensuring I'm going the correct way when trimming normally. I didn't notice any difference because as you said it's a very shallow cut. I'll have to remember next time

@1945sas 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProperDIY Take right hand and make a pistol from thumb and forefinger. Thumb points towards fence and forefinger points in optimum direction of travel that Rob Marriot has described.