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Step 3Measure Up!
The first thing we need to do is figure out the right measurements. There are five pieces that we need to build for one set. you can build as many sets as you choose, but you're going to have to do your own math there. I have attached a quick drawing of said five pieces that we will construct. They are all in a nice block format, all in increments of the same amount. The lengths of wood needed are 10", 20", 30", and 40".
HOWEVER, there is something important to note here. The length that is measured is the length of the flat surface that will be on the OUTSIDE of the tetris shape. This means that some pieces will have an overall length somewhat longer than 10 or 20 inches. You will see as we get into it what I mean (and this is where the miter saw comes in pretty handy).
Forgive my lack of drawing abilities, but you can see the crude drawing I made, with one color representing each size and shape of piece you will need.
As you see, you need 2 blue ones (30"), 2 purple ones (40"), 7 orange ones and 1 red one (20"), 9 green and 9 yellow ones (10").
HOWEVER, there is something important to note here. The length that is measured is the length of the flat surface that will be on the OUTSIDE of the tetris shape. This means that some pieces will have an overall length somewhat longer than 10 or 20 inches. You will see as we get into it what I mean (and this is where the miter saw comes in pretty handy).
Forgive my lack of drawing abilities, but you can see the crude drawing I made, with one color representing each size and shape of piece you will need.
As you see, you need 2 blue ones (30"), 2 purple ones (40"), 7 orange ones and 1 red one (20"), 9 green and 9 yellow ones (10").
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http://garyfixler.com/TetrisShelves.gif
Then I made a little computer animation of it:
http://garyfixler.com/TetrisShelves.mov
It's like I was trying to build it, despite having nowhere to actually build it. I even bought all the lumber before Christmas '05, and stuck it in the living room, and a bevel miter saw in mid '06, also just waiting to be used. I thought I'd try it on my patio, but they're just too loud.
Now I'm a month into renting a house, and the lumber and saw are in my new garage. I can finally make them, but I still haven't :)
Anyway, I wanted to say your set came out beautifully, and you're awesome for just getting it done. Also, the bevels on the front edges were a nice touch. Thanks for sharing such a great Instructable!