It's plywood, I do not think she applied veneer to

it. Each layer of plywood runs perpendicular to the previous layer to ensure its strength and integrity.

Love the look of this and yes to plywood being layer with the grain opposite to each other on each layer, except this plywood may be too thin for the shelves. If you look closely the three upper shelves are already warping in the middle with virtually no weight on them as a result of the plywood only barely touching the metal supports on the ends. The shelves need either an extra support in the middle or a support about 8 inches out from the metal on each side

I noticed the warp of the shelves too, and the wood looks to be 1 inch. Supports! Otherwise it's going to really fold up with a book or two on it. Perhaps the wood was already warped.

Should have cut the plywood with the grain, not across. Better yet, use a 1x or 2x instead.

It looks like the plywood may have been slightly bowed to begin with. The items on the shelves are not that heavy. I agree that a center brace would be helpful.

I don't think so, they would not stand up that way, you needed the flat botom

LOL - duh!

Do the same thing with a folding ladder.

The ladder has been done many times, but this is an example of re-purposing

There’s sharp ends all around the house if it’s over 30-35” it isn’t a fall hazard. I can’t believe the things people stress over.

This is is a cool project but those are expensive ramps and can’t be found really easily anymore

Nice I love it

Remember, the ramps weren't altered so with just a bit of trouble the ramps are still usable if needed.

Oh for goodness sakes! Go get new car ramps at the store, or take the car to a mechanic! 😂😂😂

1 in angle iron would fix that

Gar is right but you could also add a strip of 1 by 2 at (or under) the front edge of each shelf.

I would put furring strips in front and back, it would give a nice finish and added support.

Clever idea nice

I see what your saying...with what she has put on the shelves, they are starting to sag...I would shorten the distance of the ramps and use pine or better boards, you could also attach angle iron to the back or a metal rods in the middle, turning it around I don't see it....doesn't seem like it would look right.....i think I would bring the ramps in closer, so the boards extend out 4 to 6 inches.....you'd have your middle support, and shelves on the end to add knick knacks, small flower pots, small lamp, books, or whatever.

It is a clever idea, would be great for a boys room or man cave...

You could also use other wood that will not bow. Plywood is strong for some projects but you can see with little weight it is bowing already.

You could put something else in the middle to help give a little more support or maybe space out the objects displayed on the shelf a little more. It looks like it is mostly the second one from the top that is bowing.

Looks like they can be shortened so that the center is supported.

I have used a 1/2" square length of wood underneath thin shelves to reinforce them. I ran the support "stick" 2/3 the length of the shelf and screwed it in from the top of the shelf. That way the self can look very delicate without sagging. The support doesn't show if set in the center of the shelf.

Completely depends on moisture, weight, and wood you use. Considering design. Maybe the curves would be desired. You could always add a middle back bone and screw into the wood to support the back. I would suggest to end the support, rather wood of metal, at top shelf

Turn them over every few weeks

The are already bowing in the picture. Time to turn them!

Grain could go lengthwise... but awesome use of creativity that I always admire in people!

Use thicker plywood or 2x6 or 2x8's

Cut wood shorter or use for light weight objects such as picture frames. Very creative. I lile!

Depends on how heavy the objects placed on it are and how far apart the stands are. I usually turn the shelves over every few months

That’s an optical illusion as the metal ends the boards are sitting on is at an angle giving the boards a bowed look.