How To Build A Colonial Wall Shelf

 
 

  Hi everyone! I recently purchased 2 new baskets at a local show. They're really big, so I needed somewhere to display them in my workshop. I designed a shelf for them and using my Proxxon tools I was able to create it. Please forgive the fact that it's not painted. I'm going to build another piece to go with it and I'll paint them both at the same time. I'd also like to add that even though these tools are small, with a little bit of thought you can build almost anything! Follow along with me and I'll show you how I built it.

Supplies:
  Proxxon Mini Band Saw
  Proxxon Table Saw
  Proxxon Delta Sander
  1" x ? Pine Boards (depending on how large you want your shelf to be).
  Wood Glue
  1 1/2' Brads and Brad Nailer
  Drill Bit and Drill

•  Draw the bracket pattern then transfer the pattern to the pine boards. FYI. Because the throat of the band saw is only 6", you will need to draw your pattern on both sides of the boards. This will ensure you can cut your pattern from either side by flipping the board over. Trim away as much waste as possible. My shelf is big so I cut 3 brackets.

  
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• Using the Proxxon Delta Sander, sand the rough edges from the top board and the brackets.
  
  
• Position the brackets where needed on the underside of the top board. If your shelf is long make sure to position one bracket in the center
  
  
  
  
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• Glue brackets in place and let dry.
  
  
• Cut a narrower board using the Proxxon Table Saw to fit between brackets and glue in place. This board will be the support to screw the shelf into the wall. Glue in place and let dry. 
  
  
  
• When the entire piece is dry use the brad nailer and nail all joints or anywhere that was glued. Drill holes in the support strip. Try to match up the holes to the studs on your wall. Hold up the shelf, level and screw into wall. I love how it turned out and it's perfect for my new baskets!
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How to Make a Country Gift Basket

This cute little country gift basket makes a unique gift presentation piece. It would also make a sweet home decor display piece.

Supplies and Equipment for Making the Country Gift Basket

• 1/8" Baltic birch plywood
• ¼" Baltic birch plywood
• ¼" dowel rod
• DAP Rapid Fuse wood adhesive
• FolkArt Milk Paint and Finishing Oil
• Proxxon Table Saw FET or Proxxon  MICRO Bandsaw MBS/E
• Proxxon Bench Drill Press TBM 115
• Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E
• Proxxon Delta Sander OZI/E

Instructions for Making the Country Gift Basket

1. Measure and mark the 1/8" plywood for the basket sides and slats according to schematic. Mark for two sides and four slats. Measure and mark the ¼" plywood for the basket bottom according to schematic.
   
2. Set the blade height on the table saw so the teeth of the blade are just above the wood. 
   
3. Cut the pieces. The pieces can also be cut on the bandsaw.
   
4. Measure ½" down from the top center of the basket sides, and mark for drilling the hole for the dowel rod. Placing a piece of painter's tape on the reverse side before drilling helps minimize tear out.
   
5. Using the bench drill press, drill the holes for the dowel rod. Set the adjustable fence to ensure that both pieces are drilled in the exact same spot.
   
6. Sand the edges of all pieces on the disc sander.
   
7. Sand the surfaces with the Delta sander.
   
8. Glue the side pieces to the bottom, and let the adhesive dry. Then, glue the slats in places.
   
9. When the adhesive is thoroughly dry, paint with FolkArt Milk Paint.
   
10. When the paint is dry, coat with Milk Paint Finishing Oil.
    
11. Load your country gift basket with goodies and present to your lucky recipient.
    

Summer Party Basket

Hi everyone Steph Ackerman here today with a sweet basket that can hold your outdoor paper goods in style for all your summer parties.

Begin by using the Delta Sander to sand the basket.  The angled head of the Delta Sander allows you to get into even the smallest of areas.

Paint the basket with FolkArt Milk Paint by Plaid in Bristol Green.  Once dry, lightly sand the basket again to bring out some of the wood grain.

Dry brush on a light layer of FolkArt Milk Paint by Plaid in Petticoat.  I love that this gave the basket a light distressed effect.

 

To finish cut pattern paper to fit the basket faces and adhere with Beacon Adhesive.    A floral pattern blended in nicely with the colors of the basket.  Once dry,  lightly ink the edges of the paper with distress ink.

 

 

Now, fill with your paper goods and enjoy.

Steph