Shoe Storage Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about shoe storage plans. If you want to learn more about building a shoe storage, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. Work with good judgement and take a close look over the related projects that are featured on our website. Invest in high quality materials and choose the most appropriate design for your needs.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the coffee table to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building shoe storage

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 12″x84″ long SIDES
B – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 12″x25″ long FRAME
C – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 28″ long, 4 pieces – 12 3/4″ long TRIMS
D – 1 pieces of 1/4″ plywood – 26 1/2″x84″ long BACK
E – 6 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 12″x25″ long SHELF
F – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 12″x80 3/4″ long PARTITIONS

1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
1 pieces of 1/4″ plywood – 3’x7′
1 piece of 1×3 lumber – 12 ft
2 1/2″ screws
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

Building a shoe storage

Building the frame of the shoe storage

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the frame of the shoe storage. Therefore, cut the components out of 3/4″ plywood, making sure you take accurate measurements. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the horizontal components and secure them to the sides with 1 1/4″ screws. Make sure the corners are right angled before inserting the screws into place. Add waterproof glue to enhance the rigidity of the structure.

Building the shelves

Continue the project by making the shelves and the partitions for the shoe storage. In order to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to mark the cut lines on the plywood pieces and make the notches using a circular saw. Remove the excess material with a chisel and smooth the edges with sandpaper. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the components.

Fitting the shelves

Fit the shelves inside the frame of the shoe rack and secure them to the side walls with galvanized screws. Make sure the corners are right-angled and add glue to the joints to reinforce the bond of the components. Next, fit the partitions into place and secure them to the bottom and top components with 1 1/4″ screws. Tap the partitions with a mallet in order to make sure they are flush with the shelves.

Attaching the back

Continue project by attaching the 1/4″ plywood to the back of the structure. Drill pilot holes through the plywood and secure it to the frame with galvanized screws. Leave no gaps between the components and add glue to enhance the rigidity of the frame.

Building the front trim

Build the bottom and top trims using the pattern described in the diagram. Cut both ends of the front trims at 45 degrees and make the curved cuts with a jigsaw. Smooth the edges with sandpaper and remove the residues with a cleaner.

Fitting the trims

Attach the trims to the bottom and to the top of the shoe storage with finishing nails and waterproof glue. Make sure you leave no gaps between the components, in order to get a professional result and a neat appearance.

Shoe storage plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

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