Hey TJ
The shelves go together ion no time. I used 1’4” balsa and made ‘em just like stairs. Made 3 stringers and covered them with treads and risers to make shelves about 1 ½ “ deep. CA glue and Zip-Kicked and done in less than an hour.
But as you can see in the other pics, I have made a new one that has 33% more space. It is still only 3 shelves high but a foot longer. The “step” shelves were 3’ due to only finding balsa in that length. Home depot had this nice pre-cut wood… not basswood but very similar so a bit more sturdy than balsa… in 1 1/2x4/1/4 and 1/8” luan plywood available in a 2x4 foot size. 3” cleats cut and glued to the sides using a scrap as a spacer, glue to the back board. A little glue on the back edge of the shelf and slide it in place. CA glue and Zip-Kicker again and less than an hour. Mine were limited in height due to wanting it to fit under the top shelf but now I have extra work surface to mess up. Double stick tape holds it to the wall.
BTW… I just looked at your profile. Is the food by you similar to that in New Orleans being only a couple of hours away? Best food in the world! Cooking is another hobby of mine and I will put my etouffe and jambalaya up against anybody’s!
(And the “between builds/Had to make new shelves clean-up is only temporary… trust me)