How to make and install shelves

Introduction

This section explains how to install the most common and basic forms of open shelving, consisting of either solid lumberAny of the framing wood. boards or specifically manufactured shelving boards that sit on brackets cantilevered from a lumber framed wall.

Three widely used bracket systems are:
 wooden braced brackets fixed to verticalPlumb, upright. battensNarrow board used to cover claddingThe exterior surface of a building. joins or used for decorative purposes.
 L-shaped metal brackets fixed to the wall studs
 Metal brackets that clip into a slotted metal, hollow square-section that is fixed upright to the wall studA 100×50 (2×4) vertical framing member used to construct walls..

The procedure involves: deciding on the most suitable bracket type; determining the position and height of the shelves; finding the wall studs; securing the upright battens and/or brackets, and placing the shelves.