Easy to build shelves

I wanted something easy to build with limited tools and (no) carpentry skills. There are only 3 element sizes, a total of 14 parts, and the way it is assembled ensures that it will end up straight.

The bottom shelf stands from the ground so it is easy to clean under and recover stuff that falls behind it.

The back is partially open, so you can put cables in trough the back, in my case for a router, NAS or charging station, and books will stop at the back.

Estante 5x35x35x35.skp
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Step 1: Materials and Tools

I don't have a circular saw to cut the sheets properly so I got them from Leroy Merlin, where they will cut it any size you ask, it is not a perfectly precise cut, but is much better that I would be able to do myself ;)

Materials:
18mm tick MDF sheets, sizes:
- 2X 35x200cm
- 1+6X 35x35cm (6 for the shelves, +1 to use as a guide)
- 6X 35x10cm
48X Screws ***Colocar o tamanho dos parafusos
Wood glue

Tools:
2x vise grips
Power drill
Screwdriver

Step 2: The Shelves

The 6 shelves will use the 35x35cm and the 35x10cm elements.

Assembly:
1) Apply the wood glue to the longer edge of the 35x10cm piece, using a card to leave it nice and even, covering the whole surface.
2) Place the 35x10 on the 35x35 and clamp it down using the vise grips.
3) Drive two holes
4) Drive the screws
5) remove the vise grips
6) Repeat 5 more times

Step 3: Place the Shelves (1st Half)

1) Place one of the 35x200 flat on the floor.
2) Align and glue the top shelf to the 35x200 ***notice that this one is upside down relative to the following shelves, see the picture***
3) Wait for the glue to set.
4) Using the extra 35x35 as a spacer glue the next shelf.
5) Wait for it to set
6) Repeat for the remaining shelves.
7) Place the other 35x200 sheet on top of everything, it will help to keep everything in place while the glue sets.
8) After a few hours it should be safe to turn it around and secure each shelf with two screws.