How to Build a Child’s Adjustable Wall Shelving System and Desk

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Love this. I'm learning how to do stuff like this and with these simple projects, it makes learning all that much more fun and easier. I'm going to build this in my two kids rooms very soon. Can you give tips on how to ensure that the standards are aligned properly so that everything is level when the shelves and desk are put on?

Beginning Woodworker

Apr 30, at 11:57pm

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Recently completed the project and would be glad to send simple plans to anyone who is interested. Can send pics of final project. Painted white to match the wall in bedroom. Send requests to r2nm@live.com.

Rick Romero

Mar 23, at 5:52pm

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I love this idea! Right now my kids have dressers completely covered with little projects, books, pictures...just about everything because they don't have a shelving system. They are also getting to the age where they need to have a place to complete homework and the kitchen table is not cutting it anymore. Like others I would LOVE to get the plans for this. Is that a possibility?

Laura Hutchins

Mar 22, at 12:23pm

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What a fantastic design. I realize several have already requested before me, but if there's any way to get the plans for this project, it would be MUCH appreciated.

Nick

Dec 31, at 12:01am

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Ron, I really like you practical and inexpensive project for placing a desk and shelving unit in a bedroom. I would love to be able to replicate this project for my granddaughter's bedroom, and a set of drawings or plans would be great, especially one that would include how to build the jigs you've used. If available please send. Great Project!!!

Rick Romero

Dec 29, at 6:35pm

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Are there plans for this project?

chad bennett

Nov 17, at 11:37am

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Do you think this would work for open shelving in my mobile home kitchen? I've just picked up an 1965 mobilehome & thinking of using this for open butlers pantry ? Are we able to get the specs & plans from you?

Summer

Nov 14, at 3:44pm

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Yes, Ed, notching the shelves to fit around the standards is a good idea. Another option would be to attach a 1 x 2 lip to the rear edge to prevent small items from falling between the shelf and wall.

Ron Hazelton

Nov 14, at 11:12am

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Ron; What size are the standards, 2 x 4's or what? Also, isn't there quite a bit of room between the actual shelves and the wall? Won't small items tend to fall off the back? Wouldn't it be better to cut shelves out to fit around the standards? Thanks Ed

Ed Stadler

Nov 13, at 9:18pm

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Ron, I look forward to your weekly newsletter. This week s one I particularly liked not just the heavy wall items but the How to Build a Child's Adjustable Wall Shelving Unit and Desk from Scratch. It fits not just children’s needs but those who work from home. I teach people how to trade the stock market and my home office is a BIG mess. I plan to take your Child’s adjustable shelves and make them into my New home office. I plan to put the adjustable shelves on 2 walls but large enough to hold all my computers and equipment. Thanks for a great plan. When I think your newsletter is special such as this one, they are all good, I forward them to my family sons, Daugther, brothers, sister, brother-in-laws and other friends. I encourage them to go to your site and sign up for the newsletter. Right now, I in the process of building my grandson a toy box with shelves. So I have viewed your toy box video several times. I'll tried to post it in this email but, apparently, it only accepts text. Keep’m coming, Thanks, Kermit Prather

Kermit Warren Prather

Nov 13, at 6:25pm

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Ron, Can you e mail me the plans. This is best i have seen

jeff

Nov 13, at 3:40pm

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Ron, Rather than nailing or screwing down work pieces to your jigs use a vertical toggle clamp. The clamps are not that expensive, less than $10 each, or create the equivalent clamping mechanism using nuts, washers, and bolts Regards, Kam Leo.

Kam Leo

Nov 13, at 1:49pm

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Ron, Can you please email the project plans for this project? Rebecca

Rebecca j. Beck

Nov 13, at 12:15pm

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It's a good project for my grandson's room. It will surely put things in place in his bedroom.

Alex Alejandro

Nov 13, at 11:17am

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Looks great. I'm surprised that hardboard can hold all that weight. I'd feel a little safer with plywood instead. I suppose you could even hang drawers off the desktop underneath as well. Looks like a great addition to this room!

Patrick

Nov 13, at 10:29am

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Ron: That is one of the best wall / desk designs that I have seen. What I like is that it is all built on site and can be stained or painted to meet the individuals appearance desires. Great job, love your web page and projects. Greg

Gregory Allion

Nov 13, at 9:04am

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Great idea. Would work for computer desk.

Stuart McBeath

Nov 13, at 7:57am

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Is it possible to get the plans for this project?

Kevin

Nov 13, at 7:14am

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