Step 3: Drill Holes Through the Shelves

Tom Silva drills holes in the shelves
Photo: Wendell T. Webber
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Stack the shelves on top of one another. In the corners, drill pilot holes 3 inches from each edge to mark hole locations. Then use the paddle bit to drill holes through three of the shelves in these locations, where the dowels will go.
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    • miter saw
      miter saw
    • brad nailer
      pneumatic nail gun
    • drill
      drill/driver fitted with ⅝-inch paddle bit and 1/8-inch drill bit

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    1x12 plank shelves Get five 6-foot shelves.

    1x4 Get an 8-foot board.

    1x2 Get an 8-foot board.

    2x2 turned spindles Get 16.

    crown molding Get 10 feet.

    ⅝-inch dowel Get 3 feet.½-inch painter's tape

    1-inch finishing nails

    1½-inch finishing nails

    3-inch deck screws

    wood glue