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Create

S PAC E

Build your own shelves

Installing shelving is an easy way to increase your
available space throughout your house and outdoor
work area.
1. Timber
The most difficult process in building shelving is choosing your timber and brackets. There
are various options for timber and brackets depending on your design and the size and
weight capacity needed for the
Always keep tools and materials
shelving.
away from children.
Read the instructions before
There is a wide range of timber
beginning your project.
that can be used for shelving.
Wear an approved dust mask when
White melamine, chip board or a
cutting, planing or sanding timber
dressed timber such as pine are
suitable. Your choice will depend

Materials

• Screws
• Nylon anchor plugs (masonry)
• Timber

Tools

• Stud finder (optional)
• Drill and bits (masonry if needed)
• Spirit level
• Handsaw
• Circular saw