How to add adjustable shelves easily

Published: March 15, 2021

Last Updated: October 28, 2021

Learn how to add adjustable shelves to your projects for shelves will sit flat and won’t wobble.

Any time you’re creating a project that has shelves—whether you’re building something new or you’re revamping an existing piece of furniture—making the shelves adjustable adds a lot of versatility. The challenge is drilling holes for the pins that hold those shelves. The holes have to be accurate, consistent, straight and evenly spaced to end up with shelves that sit flat and won’t wobble. Here’s a way to drill those holes with an easy-to-use jig.