I’m using strips of leftover ¾-inch plywood to create 4-foot-long shelves. I made two sizes, one to fit quart paint and stain cans and another taller and shallower size to fit spray paint cans. The full cut list is below. Scroll to the bottom of this page for the list of tools and materials needed for this project. for this project over on thisoldhouse.com.

Project Cut List

Quart Paint Can Shelf

¾” plywood base – 1 @ 5” W x length of shelf ¾” plywood back – 1 @ 7” H x length of shelf ¾” plywood front – 1 @ 4 ½” H x length of shelf ¾” plywood ends and divider – 3 @ 5”W x cut height to angle from 7” to 4 ½”

Spray Paint Can Shelf

¾” plywood base – 1 @ 3 ½” W x length of shelf ¾” plywood back – 1 @ 9” W x length of shelf ¾” plywood front – 1 @ 5” H x length of shelf ¾” plywood ends and divider – 3 @ 3 ½” W x cut height to angle from 9” to 5”

Steps for Building a DIY Trough Shelf

Materials

¾” x 2’ x 4’ Plywood Project Panel 1 ¼ inch pocket hole screws Wood glue Wood filler Paint or stain

Tools

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