Cyclone 3110 Pantry Shelves

[U2fletch]

Decided we wanted more kitchen storage in the pantry/coat closet. Walls are rather flimsy so I knew I would need rails to support the new shelves.

Measured the interior shape and made a CAD model of the area I wanted the shelves.



From this model I CNC routed shelves from some 1/4" marine plywood I had available. I first cut a shelf from 1/2" MDO, then realized it would be a bit overkill for the intended purpose. We aren't planning on 50lbs of canned goods, so I used the first shelf as a test piece to confirm fit, then cut the rest from 1/4".



I cut the rails from some 1.25" x 5/8 Oak, chamfered the edges, then used the CNC router again to make about 30 1/4" holes on 1.5" centers. Used small 1/4" stell shelf pins to hold the shelves. Added a small trim strip to the front of the shelves to prevent items from sliding off. Used a bead of hot glue to affix the rails to the existing closet walls, and installed the shelves. Turned out very strong, and my DW loves it!

 

[TX_Clay]

Very nice, But how many of us have a CNC machine? Can you say jealous?

 

[JohnDar]

That looks like a home made CNC system. Pretty slick. The son of our CG made one big enough to do entry doors for the high-end cottages in the general area. Does signs and large plaques, as well. I have a couple of pieces of his work.


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[U2fletch]

Very nice, But how many of us have a CNC machine? Can you say jealous?

Thanks! I found this guys website several years ago: www.buildyourcnc.com. Basically copied his general design and built my own. Total cost was just under $2k, and I use very heavy duty, industrial quality electronics. Can cut everything from carbon fiber, 3/4 ply, to milling circuit boards using a 1/32" endmill.

It's a very cool tool that I use for all sorts of things.

 

[jeffdee]

Nice job with the closet!