Connect the marks and repeat for other side. Top Crate – On the sides, mark down from the top back corner 4 1/4″ and mark over 1 1/2″ from the lower back corner.Measure and mark from each side of the leg bottom, then connect the marks to make a 10 deg line. Starting from the bottom of the legs, mark the inside of 2 legs with the following dimensions: 17 3/4″, 40 1/2″ and 48 3/8″ (if using alternate leg style). The backs of the crates and desk should lay flat(ish).
The bottom of the top crate will line up with the top line, the half wall crate and desk top’s will line up the the other two lines.Īttach the crates and desk to the legs with wood glue and 1 1/4″ brad nails or screws. Line up the crates and desk with the markings.
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How to Make a Leaning Crate Ladder Bookshelf and Desk SystemĬut List and Diagram Legs – for each leaning shelf (I cut 6 legs and 2 – 18″ leg bottoms)
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Click here to read my full disclosure policy. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. The crates used in the project were graciously provided by Crates & Pallet. I love that they are already stained and ready to use! Here is the updated leaning crate ladder bookshelf and desk system.įor this project I used these fun weathered gray crates. These leaning ladder shelves are made with large crates, they are easy to make and modular. To add more storage options to her room, I made 3 leaning shelves, a desk, bookshelf and bookshelf with a storage bin. I realized that I could rework the leaning shelf a little to make a proper desk. As she got older, I noticed that she started using the middle crate (shelf) as a desk to color and do homework. A few years ago I used some crates to make a leaning ladder shelf for my daughters room.