Build a tiered plant stand - oasis style

This attractive three-tiered shelf unit measures 25 7/8" high by 31 3/8" wide. The three shelves are 19 5/8", 13 3/8" and 7 1/8" deep respectively.

The ends of the first three planks and the front of the first plank of each shelf are rounded with a router. Quarter round moulding with the same shaped curve is glued to the underside of all the parts finished with the router, to ensure harmony of forms and give the shelves a finished look.

Instead of quarter round, it is also possible to use decorative moulding and a router bit that can shape the stock into the same pattern as that of the moulding.


Level 3, less than 1 day


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List of tools
List of materials
Cutting list
Assembly

List of tools

  • Mitre saw
  • Table saw
  • Router
  • Pneumatic finishing nailer
  • Pencil
  • Measuring tape

List of materials

  • 2 lengths quarter round moulding, ¾" x ¾" x 96"
  • 1 pine board, ¾" x 8" x 48"
  • 3 pine boards, 1" x 10" x 72"
  • 1 ¼" nails for finishing nailer
  • Carpenter’s glue

Cutting list

Take care to clearly identify each part with the corresponding letter. Sand the edges smooth as needed.
PartsQuantityMaterialDimensions
A - Long front moulding*3Pine moulding ¾" x ¾"31 3/8"
B - Short side moulding12Pine moulding ¾" x ¾"2"
C - Short right-hand-side moulding**3Pine moulding ¾" x ¾"2"
D - Short left-hand-side moulding**3Pine moulding ¾" x ¾"2"
E - Middle-sized brace2Pine ¾"12 ¼" x 1 5/8"
F - Large brace2Pine ¾"18 3/8" x 1 5/8"
G - Small brace2Pine ¾"6 ¼" x 1 5/8"
H - Large leg4Pine 1" 25 1/8" x 2"
I - Middle-sized leg2Pine 1" 14 ½" x 2"
J - Small leg2Pine 1" 3 1/8" x 2"
K - Shelf plank 28 3/8"7Pine 1" 28 3/8" x 2"
L - Back strip, middle shelf1Pine 1" 28 3/8" x 7/8"
M - Front shelf plank3Pine 1" 31 3/8" x 2"
N - Shelf plank 31 3/8"6Pine 1" 31 3/8" x 2"
O - Middle-sized bracket2Pine 1" 12 5/8 x ¾"
P - Large bracket2Pine 1" 18 7/8 x ¾"
Q - Small bracket2Pine 1" 6 3/8 x ¾"
*Cut both ends at a 45° angle.

** Cut just one end at a 45° angle.
Shape both ends of parts M and N with a router bit that produces the same curve as the quarter rounds. Shape the front of part M in the same way.

Assembly

  1. Lay legs H, I and J on the ground parallel to one another and nail in brackets O, P and Q, as illustrated in the plan, to assemble the right-hand side. Do the same in mirror fashion for the left-hand side.

  2. Glue the short side mouldings B to the underside of the rounded ends of planks N.

  3. Glue the long front moulding A to the underside of the rounded edge of front planks M, then glue the short right-hand-side and left-hand-side mouldings C and D under the ends of M. Leave the glue to dry.

  4. Nail the planks onto the bottom shelf brackets in the following order, working from front to back: one front plank M, two planks N of 31 3/8" and five planks K of 28 3/8". The moulding under the front edge of plank M should fit up against the ends of brackets P. All the planks on the bottom shelf should be spaced 1/2" apart.

  5. Nail the planks onto the middle shelf brackets in the following order, working from front to back: one front plank M, two planks N of 31 3/8", two planks K of 28 3/8" and the back strip L. The moulding under the front edge of plank M should fit up against the ends of brackets O. All the planks on the middle shelf should be spaced 1/2" apart.

  6. Nail the planks onto the top shelf brackets in the following order, working from front to back: one front plank M and two planks N of 31 3/8". The moulding under the front edge of plank M should fit up against the ends of brackets Q. The planks on the top shelf should be spaced 9/16" apart.

  7. Fasten braces E, F and G under the shelves, 8 1/4" from the sides. The front ends of the braces should fit up against the front mouldings.

  8. Paint the shelves.


    Just one step remains: to decorate your new shelves with an assortment of houseplants that will show off your creation to best effect!
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