How to make a simple 2 tier hanging shelf

How to make a simple 2 tier hanging shelf

I made this shelf with a little boy in mind.  I know that he loves cars and his dream is a red car with black racing stripes.

The beauty of this project is that it can be made any size to fit a small or large space and it just needs a flat piece of wall to hang on.       and...        it is so simple to make. 

Equipment and Supplies:

proxxon mini table saw

proxxon scroll saw

proxxon delta sander

proxxon rotary tool

small hammer

2 belts  (I got mine at the thrift store)

2 pieces of wood for shelves

4 small nails

2 cup hooks

2 small blocks of wood  1x1x1

wood glue,

plaid paints

varnish spray ( I used krylon triple thick glossy)

Ok first step, lets gather our equipment and get going.

Using the proxxon mini table saw cut your boards to the length desired.  The widths can be different but the lengths should be the same. 

Using the proxxon scroll saw cut out some notches where the belts will rest.  Then sand all the edges smooth using the proxxon delta sander

Check to see how it is going to hang.  Mark your belts where they fit in the notches.

Paint it however you want, then spray the shelves with a sealer or varnish of your choice. 

Put the shelves back on the belt.  Use the proxxon rotary tool to predrill your nail holes through the belt and the shelf edge.

Carefully tap in the nail so that your shelves will not slip.   You may need a nail set if your belts are narrow and your hammer head is larger than you notches. 

  

The hanger I made by screwing the cup hook through the belt into the little wood block which I had already painted black to match the belt

 

2 nails or screws on the wall will hold up this little shelf.  If it's going to hold heavier items molly bolts or dry wall anchors would be recommended.

Now that was pretty easy, wasn't it?   I had fun making it.  Hope you liked it too.