I How to Make a Basic Closet Organizer

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Drive 8d finish nails through the supports into the wall studs.
A. CUT & INSTALL WALL SUPPORTS
1. Cut the shelf supports for the two upper shelves to
fit the dimensions of the closet.
2. Attach the supports to the wall so the top edges are
84 and 76" above the floor. Anchor the supports
with 8d finish nails driven into wall studs.
B. ASSEMBLE THE CENTRAL SHELVING UNIT
1. Measure and cut the shelf sides and shelves
to size.
2. Assemble the central shelf unit, using 6d finish
nails. Space the shelves according to the height
of the items you will store, but leave the top of
the unit open.
3. Position the central shelf unit in the middle of the
closet and use a pencil to mark notches at the top
of each side to fit around the lower support.
4. Cut away the notched area with a jigsaw, and place
the shelf against the back wall of the closet.
Assemble the central shelving unit. leavi ng the top open.
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Install the upper shelves with 6d finish nails.
C. INSTALL THE UPPER SHELVES &
CLOTHES POLE
1. Measure and cut the upper shelves to size.
2. Position one upper shelf on the lower shelf
supports and the top of the central shelf unit.
Attach it with 6d finish nails driven into the
wall supports and the central shelf sides.
3. Lay the remaining upper shelf on the top shelf
supports and attach it with 6d finish nails.
4. Attach pole brackets to the shelf unit, II" from
the rear wall and 3" below the upper shelf. Attach
the opposing brackets to the walls. Make sure the
brackets are attached to a stud in the closet wall , or
use a wall anchor to attach it to the wallboard.
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