How to Build Open Shelving With a Stained-Glass Accent (page 1 of 2)
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Highlights:
- Measure Opening current page
- Cut Jambs and Legs current page
- Cut Jamb Legs for Shelves current page
- Rip Down MDF current page
- Round Jamb Leg Edges current page
- Measure Stained-Glass Piece current page
- Insert Frame-Out Into Opening current page
- Secure to Wall current page
- Put Pegboard Against MDF current page
- Drill MDF current page
- Cut Shelves page 2
- Smooth Shelving page 2
- Install Shelving page 2
- Add a Stopper page 2
- Find Depth page 2
- Attach Stopper page 2
- Insert Stained Glass and Secure page 2
- Paint Shelves page 2
- Re-Install Shelves page 2
Measure Opening
Measure the window opening to determine measurements of the legs and jambs.
Cut Jambs and Legs
Using 5 1/4 MDF, cut jambs and legs to size of frame-out with a chop saw. Make sure to measure from cut edge to make the frame-out square.
Cut Jamb Legs for Shelves
Cut to size the number of jamb legs needed to create the desired amount of shelves. These will be parallel to the legs of the frame-out.
Rip Down MDF
Rip down the 5-1/4 MDF to 4-9/16 with a table saw. Make sure all jamb legs are the same width.
Round Jamb Leg Edges
Use a router to round each edge of the jamb legs to create a smooth polished edge.
Measure Stained-Glass Piece
Measure the piece of stained glass in order to build the frame-out within the shelving unit.
Insert Frame-Out Into Opening
Use 2-1/2" drywall screws to attach all four sides of the frame-out and jamb legs, making sure to pre-drill each hole before screwing together. Once everything is in place, insert the frame-out into window opening.
Secure to Wall
Using shims, make the frame-out level, and secure it to the wall using a framing nailer with 2" framing nails.
Put Pegboard Against MDF
Once leveled, put the pegboard up against the inside of the MDF where the shelves will go.
Drill MDF
Drill out the desired amount of holes and the desired width, allowing you to make floating adjustable shelves.
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