Craftsman Open Panel Shelf #1: Money is tight - Anniversary Present for the Wife

Looks like that’ll do it. I’d be inclined to leave the mirrors out because they’d add a fair amount of weight. I think the frames will be busy enough supporting the weight of the shelves and the knick-knacks.

I’m looking forward to pictures of the real thing and the progress shots.

-- Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can walk.

yup, thats how I think the original design was setup as… and should have plenty of holding strength for small/lighter items (lighter than books that is…but still heavier then feathers)

looks great! and a great idea for a present – something to look at and think of you every time she goes by it ;) keep us posted on progress… would love to see the result.

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

with “money is tight” and this is the end result – then it just goes to show you that money doesn’t matter!!

stunning.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Heh thanks MsDebbieP…according to sketchup its only about 15 bdft of lumber, so depending on the final wood and wastage it could only be around 30-50 dollars to make….the magazine charges $200 for the shelf…

-- If you can't build it, code it. If you can't code it, build it. But always ALWAYS take a picture.

I would all most thicken the bottom section of the notches…. this would be under the shelf were they connect

-- Do it right the first time. Becuase fixing it is a wast of time.

and i would not use a loose grain wood or to soft.

-- Do it right the first time. Becuase fixing it is a wast of time.

Very nice. A great looking wall piece.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Partridge, It looks like they were using oak, so I was going to go for oak or ash…I need a light wood because of where its going to be…all the furniture in there is like a honey oak color…do you think that would work?

-- If you can't build it, code it. If you can't code it, build it. But always ALWAYS take a picture.

looks like it is worth lots of $$$$$
so your project is going to be priceless.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Very nice looking plan. It’s not about the money, it’s what’s in the heart. I look forward to seeing the completed project.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

I really like the design of these shelves. I have a lot of photos hanging on the wall going up the stairs to the second floor. With some modification and careful design these shelves could be used on that wall. I would break the shelves into three sections and raise up the second set of shelves so that the bottom shelf of the second section aligned with the middle shelf of the first section and the bottom shelf of the third section aligned with the middle shelf of the second section. (Stairstep concept) Of course, the shelves would have to be fairly narrow.

Thanks for posting.

-- "A goal without a plan is a wish."

Ampeater,

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Craftsman_Open_Panel_Triple_Three-Shelf/850/

they have several different designs that use the same basic back panel….their site and catalog are great for ideas…

-- If you can't build it, code it. If you can't code it, build it. But always ALWAYS take a picture.

Pocket holes/glue from the bottom of the shelves should work great and you can get plugs to filling the pocket holes.

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"