- The Shaker Hanging shelf is suspended by two pegs drilled into a wall and running twine or rope through notches in the top of the shelving unit. This simple, yet time-honored favorite is a simple project to introduce yourself to the art of woodworking and shelf making. It cannot hold more than 20 lbs, is very narrow and tapers.
The Shaker Hanging shelf is rustic in design, so should not be sanded down to a fine grain. Traditionally the Shaker shelf is left unpainted or painted a deep rust and flat black. After the black paint dries, lightly sand the edges so the rust paint peeks through. - Bookcases often add the design elements of dimension and style to a room. A simple bookcase requires little expertise to construct. Careful measuring and support of a wall will provide sturdiness for all the organization opportunities this shelving project can offer. Book shelves can be constructed with notches in the horizontal sides of the bookshelf to provide support for the vertical shelves.
- A more streamline and modern design, egg crate shelves add interest to a room without visually taking up spaces. A smooth finish, fine sanding and one-color paint job allows egg crate shelves to solidify a room's feel. Egg crate shelves are constructed with just a few pieces of plywood and are joined together with a interlocking joint. The interlocking joint gives the unit strength and support.
- A magazine rack is not just for the doctor's office. An organizational gift to avid magazine readers, the rack is a simple solution to de-clutter your coffee table. Incredibly simple to construct, this shelving project will not take more than a few hours. This unit is just a few pieces of wood held together with screws and maybe a squirt of wood glue here-and-there. Paint and sand to your desire.
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