Folding Peg Shelf Display System

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My Wife Monique who is the maker, creator, and owner of Frilly Finds unique gifts and home decore, asked if I could come up with a portable shelf system to display some of her items at craft shows and events. Since I love designing things and I love her, I said sure!

Started with a 2’ by 5’ sheet of 3/4” plywood

Started with a 2’ by 5’ sheet of 3/4” plywood

After laying out drill points, mark with an awl

After laying out drill points, mark with an awl

Drill 2/3 the depth with a forsner bit

Drill 2/3 the depth with a forsner bit

Using a pilot bit to drill through at centers

Using a pilot bit to drill through at centers

Starting at 2” from corner, drill 3/4” holes every 4” both lengthwise and width

Starting at 2” from corner, drill 3/4” holes every 4” both lengthwise and width

Cut 3/4” round pegs to 4 3/4” length

Cut 3/4” round pegs to 4 3/4” length

Cutting 3/4” plywood shelves to 4” depth, they can be cut in varying lengths of 8”, 12”, 16”, or 24”

Cutting 3/4” plywood shelves to 4” depth, they can be cut in varying lengths of 8”, 12”, 16”, or 24”

Attach 3 to 4 hinges to join panels along 5’ edge

Attach 3 to 4 hinges to join panels along 5’ edge

Display will free stand when partially folded

Display will free stand when partially folded