the making of a small wall shelf

Great blog! That should make it nice and easy for anyone wanting to build one.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

thanks gary it was acually kinda fun . well except in the middle of it i dropped my camera off the bench and had to go buy a new one !lol

-- if you aint the lead dog the scenery never changes

I think I can do that! How about the finish? Your previous project posts were finished marvelously. I wish you can also share your techniques. Thanks man!

-- "Real jocks do it on a bench"

I have made several of these from crown left over from jobs. People love getting them.

I make them the same way that you do except that the return to the wall is a straight 90. The mounting is exactly the same.

I add grooves in the top to hold plates and pictures that lean against the wall.

Now that I think about it, I will have to add these in the projects section.

These are expensive to make based on the lineal foot cost of crown. It works out if I get an extra piece left over from a job.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

This is a really informative post. These shelves look complicated to build but your step-wise blog simplifies the construction process. I like the 30 degree return as well. I generally think in terms of 45 but this does add a nice detail to the project.

I am sure that we will see some shelving projects appear in future projects.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

manila boy , im quite sure you can do it ! the finish well i dont always get to finish my bigger jobs as the customer usually already has a “professional ” . however on these small shelves i sometimes spray them with automobile paint .( i painted cars for many years ). this paint works very well on wood and opens up a whole new world of colors . plus metal flake or mother of pearl additives . thanks good luck

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todd, my lumber yard makes these and sell them for small mantle tops and they get like 350.00 for them . i just give mine away to customers . in fact yesterday a customer was in the shop to check on his project and i saw him looking at the one i made for this blog and i said if you want that go put it in your car ! he snatched it up like it was a wad of 50 dollar bills ! lol

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nice going on the blog, easy to followinstructions, and great pics….

-- Mark, Hancock Maine, rmarkham52@hotmail.com

scott , thanks for the comment , i think when you use these as a wall shelf the 30 deg. return makes a much smoother transition from the wall . you dont have that sharp corner sticking out . they are fun to make and try out different styles

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thank you cabinet maker , i had fun doing it as well

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I think that was a dandy blog. Good instruction. I think I’ll build one just for practice.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

Nice looking shelf Tim and a very informative blog. I can see some of these on the wall in my livingroom already.

-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"

I am glad to see that you are using automotive finishes. I was wondering about adhesion and compatibility on the wood.

I imagine that durability would not be a problem. If the finish will protect an automobile it should hold up in the house.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Thanks for posting this very informative blog.

-- Maplewood, MN

thanks for the comments everyone . todd yes these finish is superb and you can use home depot type primer under it i use zinnzzer because i like the way it sands better than kilz thos. someone once told me practice makes perfect ! well it hasnt been quite that kind to me but it has made me better !

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Actually I think it’s really nice of you to blog this project so someone else could build one! Most people wouldn’t take the time. You’re alright in my book Mr.Trim!

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

thank you dadoo ! its attitudes like yours that makes it enjoyable to do it , and the person i did it for pm ed me and thanked me as well . that makes it all worthwhile ! its about giveing back . i consider myself pretty much at the bottom of the heap on this site and im surprised and delighted when someone asks me how to do something ! i consider it an oportunity ! thanks again

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Your mighty close to the top in my book mrtrim.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

i consider that a huge statement to come from someone with your skills , very kind indeed ! thank you todd

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Great blog there Verne, thanks. I think I’m going to use this. and uhhhh you’re far from the bottom of the heap pal.

-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!

thank you shaun , and help your self to it . ive never seen any one else do these on 30 deg. before . if you try it i think youll like it . one of these days im going to try one with 4 22.5 deg cuts instead of 3 30 s or 2 45s . it might be interesting ! lol thanks again

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Hi Verne,

I’m sorry that I have not been able to carefully study your blog that you so generously did to help me. It is great. I can’t wait to have the opportunity to get out in my shop and make my first one. I feel bad that so many other lumbejocks had the time to appreciate your work and thank you before I did. You can be assured that I appreciate all you did and it is you who deserves the thanks not the other way around. When I put the masters teaching to use I will send you a pic of the results. I just hope it looks as good as yours.

Have a great day,

-- Bob Lance, DE

thanks bob,
i hope it helps you out . youve already thanked me once . and i had fun doing it as well . i consider it a great opportunity to give back to a community that i take so much from ! im looking forward to seeing yours . and if you need further help dont hesitate to ask or call . verne

p s watch the fingers when you brad the corners of the crown , at that angle they can shoot out the backside and get your finger ( i shoot myself about twice a week ! ) lol

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