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Two-tier shoe rack

Holds six to eight pairs under a bench or in a closet.

Beginner2 hours4 parts1× board
1×12 · 11¼″ × 96″B ShelfB ShelfA SideA Side

Cutting diagram

1×12 · 11¼″ × 96″B ShelfB ShelfA SideA Side

Bright pieces are your parts; the dimmed wood is left over. Every cut allows ⅛″ for the saw blade.

Cut list

PartQtyWidth × lengthCut from
ASide211¼″ × 18″286 × 457 mm1× board or ¾″ plywood
BShelf211¼″ × 28″286 × 711 mm1× board or ¾″ plywood

How to build it

  1. Cut the sides and shelves.
  2. Mark the lower shelf 2″ up and the upper shelf 10″ up on each side.
  3. Screw through the sides into the shelf ends.
  4. Check it stands square and doesn't rock.
  5. Finish with a hard-wearing paint or poly. Shoes are rough on wood.