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Tips & Techniques
… lightly. Then you can apply a finish. John Ryan Saint Michael, Minnesota a. Finishing Shelves a. Finishing shelves can be a time-consuming task. The problem is that once you’ve applied … over to finish the other side. While working on a project with a lot of shelves, I came up with a simple solution. I just screwed some narrow strips of wood to …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 117
June 1998
Tips & Techniques
…a turn between passes. Jim Shaver Yukon, Oklahoma a. b. Drying Rack for Shelves I read Daniel Egan’s tip for finishing shelves in the last issue of Woodsmith and thought I would …of each shelf near the back. With the rack leaning against a wall, the shelves can be hung vertically while the finish dries, see detail ‘a.’ R. B. Himes Vienna, Ohio…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 118
August 1998
Hardware Storage System
…Guide Strips (7) !/4 hdbd. - !/2 x 14!/4 Case Back (1) !/8 hdbd. - 16!#/16 x 29!/4 Wide Shelves (6) !/2 x 5#/8 - 13 Narrow Shelves (20) !/2 x 2(/16 - 13 Shelf Lips (33) !/8 hdbd. - !/4 x 12&/16 CUTTING DIAGRAM SUPPLIES • • • • •… see Fig. 7. SHELVES. To hold various storage bins and boxes, removable shelves (L, 5 a. NOTE: Center groove on width…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 121
February 1999
Kitchen Work Center
… much easier to build and support than two narrow ones. Finally, I added a couple of shelves — a fixed shelf and an adjustable shelf. And for you wine enthusiasts, there’s even an…this project is really taking shape. All it needs is a couple shelves, a wide drawer, and a top. I decided to add the shelves next, as shown in Fig. 11. The lower shelf is…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 129
June 2000
Wall Storage System
…: horizontal cleats, vertical posts, and three different styles of shelves. The posts and shelves aren’t all that unusual. The shelves fit into “slots” in the posts, but they’re…the slots in the posts. This way, rearranging the shelves won’t be a hassle. PLAIN SHELVES . The first set of shelves (D) are plain 3/4" plywood panels cut to fit the slots,…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 142
August 2002
Tall Bookcase
… LAYOUT. As I said before, the bookcase is designed so that the main case parts and shelves can all be / cut from one sheet of 3 4" plywood. So before I started cutting, I took a …can be assembled and glued in place on the case. FOUR SHELVES . I had two goals in mind when I made the plywood shelves. I wanted them to look pretty stout and to be “…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 159
June 2005
Tips & Techniques
… woodscrew 1!/4 !/2 3!/4 !/4"-dia. hole, !/2"-dia. counterbores 4 Woodsmith No. 198 Finish Shelves Fast I had to apply finish to a number of bookcase shelves, and I didn’t want to wait …Shelley Cronin GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN Becky Kralicek 2 x 4's on edge hold shelves CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATORS Dirk Ver Steeg, Peter J. Larson CREATIVE DIRECTOR …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 198
December 2011
Kreg Shelf Pin Drilling Jig
… inventory and get level shelves every time. If you’ve ever had a project that incorporated adjustable shelves, then you know… be positioned accurately. Even a little deviation can result in shelves that tilt or wobble. Th That’s why $35 spent on … the edge of the jig body. Whether you need shelves in one cabinet or a whole kitchen’s worth, the Kreg …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 199
February 2012
Tips & Techniques
… the shelf standards at the back where things can roll off. Better Shelves for Standards & Brackets Shelving made with store-bought shelf standards and brackets have a couple of downfalls. First, the brackets don’t allow for very deep shelves. And second, because of the thickness of the standards, there’s a gap left at…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 227
October 2016
Tall Display Cabinet
… shows the process I used to make them. GLASS SHELVES. Inside the case, objects rest on three glass shelves. The shelves allow more light inside the cabinet and permit an all-around view. The shelves rest on simple pins (detail ‘d’). For finishing …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 230
April 2017
Shop Notes
…display shelf on page 30 uses connector bolts and threaded inserts to link the shelves to the uprights. To ensure this is a seamless transition, it’s critical that the inserts…jig tightly to upright 6 1 Upright back REAR GUIDE 1 1 8 (/16" drill bit Guide Block for Shelves The beauty of the display shelf on page 30 is its sleek, thin profile.…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 237
June 2018
Display Cabinet
…is notched around the legs and has curved ends that match the side stretchers Glass shelves keep the look of the cabinet light and airy Brass shelf supports and sleeves hold glass shelves in place Release rod travels through drawer case top and behind drawers to release …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 239
October 2018
Drill Bit Storage Cabinet
… COUNTERSINK BACKER Y 45° 16!/2 V U 2#/4 1 1!/8 1 4 1 1#/4 COUNTERSINK BLOCK X 4!/2 4 1!/2 1#/4 U 2#/8 4#/4 NOTE: Backers and shelves are made from !/4" plywood. … Backer (1) 1⁄4 ply. - 21⁄2 x 101⁄2 1⁄ ply. - 43⁄ x 171⁄ BB Shelves (2) 4 4 8 1⁄ " Fh Woodscrews • (6) #8 x 1 2 • (4) #8 x 1” Fh Woodscrews • (24) #8 x 3⁄4" Fh Woodscrews • …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 241
February 2019
Farmhouse Shelf
… to get the shelves and divider done first before moving onto the meatier bits of this assembly. SHELVES. Three shelves make up…place to install the shelf. W Materials, Supplies & Cutting Diagram A B C D E Shelves (3) Divider (1) Side Blanks (4) Center Strip Blanks (2) Rails (2) x 55⁄8 - 241⁄2 3⁄ x 55⁄ - 3 4 8 3⁄ x 27⁄ - 143⁄ 4 8 4 3⁄ x 1⁄ - 133⁄ …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 269
October 2023
Stacking Collector Cases
WEEKEND PROJECT STACKING COLLECTOR CASES The most striking feature on this project is the raised fields. These fields are also one of the keys to getting the cases to stack on top of each other. E veryone around here loves these small cases — they’re a great place to display small “curiosities” or store CDs. But while I like the look of the …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 129
June 2000
Choosing & Using Glues
IN THE WOODSMITH SHOP CHOOSING & USING GLUES When you find a glue that works, you stick with it. But are you using the best glue for each job? S FREE Glue Chart If you have a hard time getting all this information to stick, you can download a handy reference chart from our web site. Turn to page 35 to find out more. tanding in front of a shelf …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 134
April 2001
Bracket Wall Shelf
WEEKEND PROJECT BRACKET WALL SHELF You can easily build this shelf to whatever length you need and have it hanging on your wall at the end of the weekend. W hen you get right down to it, a shelf requires only a couple of brackets screwed into wall studs and a board to span them. But if the studs aren’t exactly where you want your brackets to be…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 138
December 2001
Cherry Console
FEATURE PROJECT CHERRY CONSOLE Basic frame and panel assemblies, a fast face frame, and easy-to-build drawers — a perfect opportunity to try a variety of woodworking techniques. 6 Woodsmith No. 146 Top and shelf are 1" thick OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 52”W x 32”H x 18”D Supports on top prevent drawer from tipping when open FRONT RAIL COVE …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 146
April 2003
Oil Stains
finishing room using Oil Stains Easy to apply and nearly foolproof, these old standbys still offer a great option for bringing out the best in a project. } In the sample below, you clearly see how surface preparation affects stain penetration. There are a number of ways to enhance or add color to the wood of a project. However, the most common …Read More
