How to craft Shelf in 99 Nights in the Forest
Getting the bench from tier 1 to tier 2 takes 5 wood and 1 scrap in total, so Shelf plus the bench is 5 wood and 3 scrap.
Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Scrap | 2 |
| Bench tier needed | tier 2 |
| Build limit | No limit on how many you build |
| Effect | Stores other items neatly |
Effects are reworded from the wiki and limited to what it states. Numbers marked "about" are approximate on the wiki too.
Bench path from scratch
| Step | This step |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 to tier 2 | 5 wood and 1 scrap |
| Total to tier 2 | 5 wood and 1 scrap |
| Total with Shelf | 5 wood and 3 scrap |
More at this tier and the next
- Also at bench tier 2: Sun Dial (5 scrap), Regular Bed (5 scrap), Compass (3 scrap), Farm Plot (20 wood), Wood Rain Storage (5 scrap), Log Wall (20 wood), Log Gate (20 wood), Bear Trap (3 scrap), Crafting Bench Tier 3 (15 wood and 10 scrap)
- Next tier (tier 3): Crafting Bench Tier 3 (15 wood and 10 scrap), then Crock Pot, Radar, Boost Pad, Biofuel Processor, Torch, Good Bed, Lightning Rod, Flag
Crafting calculator with this bench path filled in · Table of all craftables
Questions
What do I need to craft Shelf?
Shelf takes 2 scrap, plus a crafting bench at tier 2. The wiki lists no other ingredient.
What does it cost to reach the bench tier Shelf needs?
Going from tier 1 to tier 2 takes 5 wood and 1 scrap in total, counting every bench upgrade on the way. With Shelf itself that is 5 wood and 3 scrap.
What does Shelf do?
Shelf: Stores other items neatly.
Source: 99 Nights in the Forest community wiki Crafting (rev 32376, Oct 2, 2026), CC BY-SA 3.0. Costs also match the wiki’s Crafting page used by the calculator. Checked Oct 10, 2026.