




Need suggestions how to build shelves
Hello all,
I was reading this (and another woodworking) subreddit for a long time and finally assembled my first big project :)
I have basement where I want to build shelves along first wall and need to extend capacity along second wall which is opposite to first. End goal is to have shelves potentially modular so in case I move to other place - I keep first section and reassemble second section to make corner or just reduce length.
For this project I used:
- 30x60mm solid wood (cheap but hard to find straight boards)
- OSB 1250x625mm because I have carboard boxes and exacty 3 of them fit into 1 section :)
- some structure under OSB made from 70x12mm boards
I have following important tools:
- circular saw
- miter saw (calibrated)
- router
- drill
- good drill guide for 90 degrees holes (not drill press!)
- screwdriver
- pocket hole jig and screws
- electric non-stationary planer
- random-orbit sander
- lot of small stuff - bits (including forstner), rulers, 90-degree rulers, etc
- I can make some simple jigs, install dowels, make pocket holes, install cam-locks, drill precise holes
On pictures I show what I have achieved. Shelves are very durable but overall structure I do not like - on the left side it is supported by the wall and on the right side - by other heavy stuff. It is where I need suggestion: I want to build second part better and more standalone (assemble and forget) and then same way I want to rebuild second part.
Pictures show why I am a beginner - because I suck at structural integrity :( i just built 3 vertical sections and put shelves. Nothing is secured. They are stable and do not fall forward but left-right direction is not secured by structure itself.
What are the options how can I achieve good and stable structure? I would like to design frame without screws - so I can easily disassemble it when I relocate to new apartment. I already have some hardware for furniture - cam locks, etc. Can get more if I need.
Thank you in advance.