Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Happy building, friends! Let's tackle another simple shelf project!
This DIY corner shelf build only took a couple hours and just under $30 in lumber to make.
It's perfect for plant shelving/storage, books, photos, etc.
Grab the printable plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/simple-corner-shelf
Grab the project details and additional tips and info here: woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-corner-shelf
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Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
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Some helpful guides for the build:
How to Square Board Edges and Make 2x2s: woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s
How to Use a Pocket Hole Jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to Draw a Circle or Arch: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-draw-a-circle-of-any-size
5 Tips for Professional Looking DIY Furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Table Saw
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Kreg Quick Flip Countersink Bit: amzn.to/3snvOSV
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Measuring Tape
Sander
Clamps (various sizes)
Materials:
(2) 2x6x8 boards
(3) 2x2x6 boards (OR just grab another 2x6 and make your own)
2 ½″ wood screws (can just use pocket hole screws if you’d like)
2 ½″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/2y9rJZZ
Wood Filler or Dowels (to fill screw holes, if desired)
Wood Glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Material options
01:12 Glue up panel for shelves
02:10 Cut corner shelf frame pieces
03:41 Dry fit shelf together and assembly considerations
05:35 Assembling corner shelf frame
07:28 Cut corner shelves with curve
08:45 Install corner shelves into frame
09:58 Complete corner shelf project
Happy building, friends! Let's tackle another simple shelf project!
This DIY corner shelf build only took a couple hours and just under $30 in lumber to make.
It's perfect for plant shelving/storage, books, photos, etc.
Grab the printable plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/simple-corner-shelf
Grab the project details and additional tips and info here: woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-corner-shelf
Follow Woodshop Diaries On:
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Some helpful guides for the build:
How to Square Board Edges and Make 2x2s: woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s
How to Use a Pocket Hole Jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to Draw a Circle or Arch: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-draw-a-circle-of-any-size
5 Tips for Professional Looking DIY Furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Table Saw
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Kreg Quick Flip Countersink Bit: amzn.to/3snvOSV
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Measuring Tape
Sander
Clamps (various sizes)
Materials:
(2) 2x6x8 boards
(3) 2x2x6 boards (OR just grab another 2x6 and make your own)
2 ½″ wood screws (can just use pocket hole screws if you’d like)
2 ½″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/2y9rJZZ
Wood Filler or Dowels (to fill screw holes, if desired)
Wood Glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Material options
01:12 Glue up panel for shelves
02:10 Cut corner shelf frame pieces
03:41 Dry fit shelf together and assembly considerations
05:35 Assembling corner shelf frame
07:28 Cut corner shelves with curve
08:45 Install corner shelves into frame
09:58 Complete corner shelf project
