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Shelving System Installation - Tools and Materials Checklist


by DoItYourself Staff

what you'll need

  • Hammer
  • Chalk line
  • Tape measure
  • Level
  • Electric drill (with various drill bits)
  • Circular saw
  • Jig saw
  • Handsaw
  • Nail set
  • Assorted screwdrivers
  • Carpenter's square
  • Pencil

Materials for All Projects

  • Shims
  • Adhesive
  • Screws
  • Beeswax
  • Nails

Tools for Shelving

  • Orbital sander
  • Chisels and mallet
  • Clamps

Materials for Shelving

  • Graph paper
  • 1 x 2 board
  • 1 x 4 board
  • Quarter round
  • Pole
  • Sticky-back mirror squares
  • Plastic pole supports
  • Posts
  • Supporting pole bracket
  • Track and bracket
  • Shelf boards
  • Plywood
  • Finishing screws

project steps

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