| Decorative Shelf |
From "DIY Kids"
episode DIK-204 |
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Materials: Wood board 1/2" x 6" x 16"
Drill with bits
Paint
Measuring tape
Mounting cleats
Wood glue
Spring clamps
Safety glasses
Hand saw
Hammer and nails
Brushes
Sandpaper
Masking tape
Pencil
Carpenter's square
- From a wooden board measure 10" and draw a straight line at that point. On the remaining 6" of the board, draw a diagonal line to divide it into two equal triangles (figure A).
- Clamp the board to a worktable and saw the diagonal line first. Then saw the straight line (figure B). The triangles are the supports and the 10" piece is your shelf.
- For one support, measure 5" in from the end of the shelf and draw a line. For two supports, you need to measure in about 2" from each end of the shelf and draw a line at each mark.
- With a small bit, drill two holes on each line of the shelf, about 2" apart (figure C).
- Place a bead of glue on the triangle support. Center the triangle support over your drawn line so that the drilled holes will be in the middle of the support. Secure in place with masking tape (figure D)until you can nail them together.
- Nail the shelf to the support at the predrilled holes. You may need someone to help hold the boards while you nail them together (figure E).
- Remove the masking tape. Sand the rough spots.
- Paint or stain the shelf as desired.
- Add two mounting cleats or hangers according to manufacturer's instructions and hang on your wall.
Tips: - Always have an adult supervise anytime you use tools.
- Ask permission before hanging shelf on the wall.
Products are available at craft and hardware stores nationwide. No special products are needed.
RESOURCES :
Ideas for Great Kids' Rooms
Model: 0376017546
Author: Susan Lang
Sunset Publishing Company (Division of Time Warner)
Website: www.sunset.com
Kids' Rooms: Ideas & Projects for Children's Spaces
Model: 0811828417
Author: Jennifer Ley
Chronicle Publishing Company
Website: www.chroniclebooks.com
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