French Cleat 282 x 222 Double Shelf

Looking for a double shelf that offers just the right amount of space without being too bulky? The French Cleat 282 x 222 Double Shelf is the ideal solution for keeping mid-sized tools, small power tools, and everyday accessories neatly stored. Its versatile design strikes a balance between compactness and functionality, making it a standout in your French cleat setup.

Why Choose This Shelf?

• Mid-Sized Capacity: With an internal width of 174mm (6 7/8 inches) and a depth of 120mm (4 3/4 inches), this shelf offers ample room for supplies, small containers, or workshop tools without taking up too much wall space.
• Customizable Design: Add dowels, hooks, or magnets to tailor this shelf to your specific needs.
• Enhanced Versatility: Perfect for crafts, home projects, or lightweight tools like screwdrivers, wrenches, or small drills.

Key Dimensions:

• Height: 282mm (11 3/4 inches)
• Width: 222mm (8 3/4 inches)
• Internal Width: 174mm (6 7/8 inches)
• Depth: 120mm (4 3/4 inches)

Quick and Easy Assembly

Building your French Cleat 282 x 222 Double Shelf is a breeze! Download the detailed laser-cut plans, cut the pieces from 6mm plywood (or convert to 1/4″ plywood with the included instructions), and assemble the shelf in just minutes. If your laser bed is smaller than the full design size, don’t worry—our step-by-step guide provides a simple solution.

Perfect for Medium-Sized Projects

Whether you’re organizing craft supplies, lightweight tools, or household essentials, this shelf is an excellent fit for your Neat French Cleat System. It’s compact enough for smaller spaces but spacious enough to handle mid-range items with ease.

How to Assemble Your Double Shelf in Minutes

Watch how easy it is to assemble your very own French Cleat Double Shelf! In this quick step-by-step video, I’ll guide you through the process of building a sturdy and functional shelf using our downloadable plans. Perfect for organizing your workspace, this shelf is a must-have for keeping tools, supplies, and materials neatly stored.

Whether you’re new to laser cutting or an experienced DIYer, this video has everything you need to make assembly simple, efficient, and rewarding.

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What you’ll get

You’ll get the following, Files DXF file(s) (.dxf) for 6mm plywood LightBurn File(s) (.lbrn2) for 6mm plywood SVG file(s) for 6mm plywood Notes Assembly notes/instructions if required

About the designer

Hi, my name is Alan Egan and I’m a trained mechanical engineer. I used to design jigs, fixtures, progression tools, and manufacturing robots. These days, I spend a lot of time in my workshop and I love making stuff and I love French cleats as they keep my space organized. But, like everyone else, when I needed a cleat I grabbed a few pieces of scrap wood and made a cleat, ad-hock with no thought about spacings, or size, or the cleats that I’d made before. Then I came up with the idea for a French cleat system and the Neat French Cleat System was born. I then started prototyping, and what you see here is the result of a ton of tried and tested ideas.

My workshop

How It All Started I built my workshop during the first lockdown in 2020. Before that, it was just a brick-walled outbuilding that used to house pigs! While the workshop isn’t very large—roughly the size of a double garage—it’s a space that works hard. One unique challenge is the chimney right in the middle, which limits the layout. Although I considered removing it, the chimney is essential for the wood burner, which is the only source of heating in the workshop.

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The Tools I Use My workshop is equipped with two lasers:

• Sculpfun S9: A diode laser with 10W power, perfect for smaller projects.
• Gweike Cloud: A 50W CO2 laser that I use to create my French cleats. (I started with the Sculpfun, but it takes much longer compared to the Gweike.)

I also rely on:

• Festool CMS Table Saw for precision cutting.
• Bosch GCM Mitre Saw for accurate angles.
• An old pillar drill, which still gets the job done!
• A Creality Ender 3 3D Printer, which I use for smaller custom parts and prototypes.

For creating my plans and models, I use Shapr3D on an iPad Pro. To control the lasers, I work with Lightburn, which offers precision and flexibility for my designs.

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Let’s Collaborate If you have any questions, special requests, or ideas, feel free to leave a comment below. I’d love to hear from you and explore ways to improve or expand the Neat French Cleat System.

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Why Choose the Neat French Cleat System? With the Neat French Cleat System, you’re investing in more than just storage—you’re choosing quality, efficiency, and a tidy workspace. It’s the perfect solution for tool enthusiasts looking to elevate their organization and productivity.

My Laser

A Gweike Cloud 50W

I rely on my Gweike Cloud 50W laser, a powerful and versatile tool that’s perfect for precision cutting and engraving. With its user-friendly design, this laser effortlessly handles everything from intricate tool holders to larger cleat systems. Its speed, accuracy, and ability to work with various materials make it an essential part of my workshop, ensuring that every custom French cleat and component is perfectly cut.