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DerbyDad03

Daniel Prince wrote:
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Does what I have described sound like a good plan? Can you think of
anything I could change that would make the shelf easier to make, or
less expensive? Thank you in advance for any help.

Purpose of "shelf"? What kind of load do you expect, and what dimensions?
Sounds more like you're building a bench...

I have two old bookcases and a steel cabinet against the wall. I
had several termite mud tunnels behind the bookcases and the cabinet
that I could not see. I want to put the bookcases and the cabinet
on the shelf with the space under the shelf empty so that I can
easily see any termite mud tunnels. The bookcases are lightly
loaded but the steel cabinet is full of power tools and extension
cords so it is moderately heavy.

Don't use drywall screws, they're brittle and will snap under load.

Can you recommend screws that are as easy to drive as drywall screws
but are not brittle?

I'm purposely not getting into argument about the strength of drywall
screws because I don't think that's the main concern here.

I'd be more concerned about dampness, thus the suggestion to use PT wood
for any wood that touches concrete.

Drywall screws will rust and eventually disintegrate if they remain wet. I
would suggest that you use Deckmates or other such screws that are designed
for exterior use.

Not only will they last longer, but the star drive will make them much
easier to install.