Repeat the same process above for the middle crosspiece of timber, although this time you will need to drill and screw at a slight angle to work with the angle it needs fixing at. You can then clamp one piece in place at a time and drill some pilot holes. These will ensure the wood doesn’t split when you screw them together. Once your holes have been pre-drilled, you can use a countersink bit to make sure your screw-heads will sit flush on the wood.

Top tip – to save money on small projects like this, use tester-pots of paint rather than forking out on full-sized tins!) How to Make Industrial Scaffold Shelves Next, apply some wood glue* to the join and screw your pieces together one at a time, using your clamps as a third hand.

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