How to build Montessori shelves for toddlers

In this build video, I build two Montessori-inspired shelves. Both shelves can be made out of a single 4'x8' sheet of 1/2" plywood. In the video, I walk through detailed steps to show you how you could build them yourself.
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Wood Kids Toys: bannortoys.com/
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[@shadow_dance5262]

Im only 11 and i love to build things with wood

[@CustomCutsByChris]

Awesome, keep it up!

[@tanvigawde1612]

Beautiful! Very handy to have all your tools!

[@CustomCutsByChris]

Thank you, Tanvi! I’m grateful to have a well equipped shop. It’s taken a long time to get to this point and I’m glad to put them to use for my family.

[@KlassenWoodworks]

Great video Chris! Very clear and consice....gonna have to build something like this for my daughter.

[@CustomCutsByChris]

Thanks, David! They are nice simple shelves but get the job done.

[@BassadorWoodworking]

Great video! I felt 5:59 deep in my soul.

[@CustomCutsByChris]

Hi Wayne! Yeah I hate to even admit how many times things like that happen to me. 😂

[@CPBuilds]

Nice video. I took a drink 🥃 every time you said ‘flip stop’ 😂

[@CustomCutsByChris]

Honestly, I had a can opening sound effect in each time but took it out because I didn’t know if people would get it! Should have left it!

[@CPBuilds]

@@CustomCutsByChris lol that would’ve been awesome. I would’ve got it.

[@novito]

Hello! Great project. I have two questions: 1 - For folks that don't have a router, do you think we can accomplish something similar forthe rounded corners with a jigsaw + sanding? 2 - What type of wood did you use? 3 - What is the name of the tool you use with the table saw? That wood kind of box? Did you build that yourself?

[@CustomCutsByChris]

Hi Joan, thanks for the questions. Yes of course you could use a jigsaw to round the corners then sand smooth. I suggest using something round like the bottom of A spray can to trace the profile then cut to the line and sand smooth. I am using Baltic birch plywood for this project. I think the wood box you are referring to is a cross cut sled. I don’t have a specific video on it but there are lots of others KZbin.

[@novito]

@@CustomCutsByChris Thank you!

[@novito]

@@CustomCutsByChris Thanks so much for answering!

[@paolaortiz9055]

Is the small piece right in the middle necessary ? Or can I build it it out it?

[@CustomCutsByChris]

Hi Paola, you can sure build it without the middle divider. Over time, the bottom shelf on the one I built has sagged a little so you might experience the same. One solution could be to put a back panel on the shelf and fix the shelves to it. Good luck with the build!