Project 16992EZ:

Contemporary Shelving Unit

Incorporating a pair of hinged triangular towers, this impressive shelving system folds flat for easy moving and storage - an appealing feature for college students and those who move on a regular basis. Ours is made with 6' long shelves, but the towers can be moved apart for 8' shelves as well. The stiles and rails are made from birch solid stock, with edged birch plywood serving for the shelves. Oak, no doubt, would also look very

attractive.

It's most important that the stiles (A) and rails (B) be made from flat stock. If you can't get satisfactory solid stock, you may want to consider birch plywood with edging strips

for these parts.

Although the joinery is reasonably basic, there are a lot of joints to cut (and sand), so there's a fair amount of time needed to build this unit. It's a good idea to plan your

building schedule accordingly.

Contemporary Shelving Unit Materials List

Part Description Size No. Req'd

A Stile 3/4" x 2-1/2" x 72" 4/tower B Rail 3/4" x 2-1/2" x 20" 12/tower C Shelf 3/4" x 10-1/4" x 72" 6 D_Hinge_2-1/2"_3/tower