How to Build a Locker Shelf

You can add additional shelves to your locker to help keep it organized.

If you own a locker, you can bolt or screw the locker shelves in place. However, most people don't own the lockers they use regularly. Usually, the lockers belong to a school, fitness club or employer. You can build shelves to fit such lockers and install them without permanently damaging or modifying the locker.

Things You'll Need

• Hammer
• 8 finishing nails
• Wood glue
• 4 wood strips (1/2 inch by 1/2 inch by 4 inch)
• Sheet of plywood (1/2 inch)
• Measuring tape

Instructions

1. Measure the depth and width inside the locker. Using those dimensions, cut one plywood sheet to match.

2. Glue four wooden strips in each corner of the sheet of plywood. Allow them to dry for a couple hours.

3. Hammer two finishing nails into each wood strip to reinforce them.

4. Place the plywood shelf either on the bottom or middle of the locker as needed. Use these steps to create additional locker shelves.

References

• "Step-by-Step Basic Carpentry"; Ben Allen;1997
• "Building Shelves in a Weekend"; Alan Bridgewater; 2000

Resources

• Kidz World: Decorate Your Locker