Small Shelf for Hot Wheels

[Woody1320]

I'm going to be building a small set of shelves for my son's new bedroom. I'm curious as to what type of wood would best serve a small shelf for his Hot Wheels collection. I'm still a novice with wood working, but I have enough tools to tackle things like this. I was thinking MDF, but if there is a better suggestion, I'd love to hear input. The plan is to sand and paint it, as well. I do not at this point have a router or joiner, but I do have a circular saw and a small sander. Any and all input would be awesome. I hope this a step toward more wood working projects, as well.

 

[hawkeye2]

I'd use MDF or plywood for the back piece, cut kerfs for 3/8” deep for the shelfs, and insert strips of 2” x 1/8” aluminum.

 

[The Cobbler]

since you're just learning woodworking, look at using reclaimed skid wood, make it look rustic... you can get away with lots of sins by having a rustic look

 

[DFB]

Simple 1x pine boards...been the general choice for novice work for years

Keep your rip cutting to a minimum

Use #1 grade for minimal knots if your painting.

Poplar wood even more clear still easy to work

With a little learned skill you could dado or even rabbet cut with circ

 

[tarbellb]

MDF unless you love sanding and grain lines showing through.

MDF is straight, flat, and easy to work with. I DO NOT recommend working with reclaimed for your first couple projects. That **** is beat on, toxic, warped, nail embedded hipster ***** bait.

As for hanging, look up "french cleat", a great way to hang something like shelves. You can make it from the MDF.

You may want to consider running a few passes with the circ saw to create a shallow dado (channel) for the wheels to rest in? Or a lip, just incase the shelf isnt level :]

 

[Muggzy]

This:
"As for hanging, look up "french cleat", a great way to hang something like shelves. You can make it from the MDF.

You may want to consider running a few passes with the circ saw to create a shallow dado (channel) for the wheels to rest in? Or a lip, just incase the shelf isnt level :] "

And paint it orange [emoji16][emoji106]

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[matt_i]

I'm partial to baltic birch plywood if exposed but plain pine "white wood" is good too.

A tablesaw is a good way to make repetitive accurate cuts but protect those fingers!

 

[Woody1320]

I sincerely appreciate the suggestions this far. I will be taking all of them into account. I did fail to mention that this will be on the floor so he can reach the cars. However, if this goes well, I can build another piece for his wall using a French cleat (it's used on another heavy wall decoration in his room).