Shelf Cut List

Shelf size Frame length (long side, inches) Length of the long rails. Columns add 1 1/2" at each end. Shelf depth (short side, inches) Number of shelf frames

Bottom of the unit

Floor is the bottom storage surface Lowest frame is the bottom surface

Shelf spacing

Even, set the clear height Even, fit a total height Set each clear height

Clear height between surfaces (inches) Usable opening. Each frame plus its top eats 4". Column length Column height above the top surface (inches) 0 ends the columns flush with the top MDF.

Fasteners 3" screws per column joint Screws into each column where a frame meets it, four joints per frame. Frame corners already get two each.

Stock and cutting 2x4 lengths you can buy

Count kerf in the MDF sheet layout Saw kerf (in) Trim per board (in) Cut off bad ends.

MDF sheet width (in) MDF sheet length (in)