Decorative Shelf

by RYOBI Nation

Jun 26, 2018

John Muir's, "The mountains are calling an I must go," comes to life in this art-and-storage-savvy Decorative Shelf.

• Project Information

  • Difficulty:	Easy
    Categories:	Crafts & Decor, Art, Storage & Organization

• Tools Used

  • 18V ONE+™ ORBITAL JIG SAW
  • 5 IN. RANDOM ORBIT SANDER
  • 25 FT. TAPE MEASURE
  • 18V ONE+™ BRUSHLESS 7-1/4 IN. CIRCULAR SAW
  • 18V ONE+™ BRUSHLESS 3-SPEED IMPACT DRIVER

• Materials Used

  • (2) 1 IN. X 4 IN. X 8 FT. BOARDS
  • (1) 7/32 IN. X 4 FT. X 8 FT. PIECE PLYWOOD
  • PENCIL
  • WOOD GLUE
  • CLAMPS
  • SQUARE OR STRAIGHT EDGE
  • 1 IN. SCREWS

Project Steps

1. Step: 1

   

   Mark the cuts for your mountain shape on the 1 x 4 x 8 piece of wood.

2. Step: 2

   

   Adjust the bevel on the circular saw to 45-degrees, and make two cuts of 90 cm, two cuts of 35 cm, two cuts of 25 cm and two cuts of 15 cm.

3. Step: 3

   

   Align your pieces on their edges to shape the peaks of your mountain.

4. Step: 4

   

   Apply wood glue to the joints, and let dry.

5. Step: 5

   

   Trace the mountain shape onto your piece of plywood, and cut out with your jigsaw.

6. Step: 6

   

   To attach the back panel onto the shelf, drill pilot holes and then fasten screws.

7. Step: 7

   

   Use 220-grit sandpaper to finish the edges of the shelf.

8. Step: 8

   

   Apply a finish of your choice, and enjoy!