Woodworking Projects and Plans: Storage And Shelves

When asked to create a simple coat rack, Christian Becksvoort came up with this design, which includes a rod for hangers as well as shelves for shoes and hats.

Skeleton-and-skin construction is adaptable to a range of styles

Nancy Hiller shares the backstory of her next FW project; going back to her first professional job as a woodworker in 1980.

Split turning techniques make a fun and functional shelf.

Mark Gardner reveals how he makes the shorter, deeper shelf version of his shelf featured in FWW #291.

Graduated shelves and graceful symmetry hang on a single stud.

Mike Pekovich's efficient organizer not only has room for bills, receipts, stamps, and pens, but also holds a lesson in working thin.

Contributing editor Christian Becksvoort builds a wall shelf that gives a nod to the Shakers while embracing a modern style.

Tony O'Malley's floating wall shelves don't rely on expensive brackets or corbels that might clutter the look. Instead, a torsion box and angle brackets make them light, strong, and simple to assemble.

Chris Gochnour's sideboard combines usefulness, strength, and beauty in a contemporary case piece