How to Recycle Scrap Lumber and Make the Perfect Rustic Farmhouse Shelf

This rustic farmhouse shelf unit is a great project for using lumber scraps. The size can also be easily adapted to the scraps that you have available.

Supplies and Equipment:

Proxxon Chop and Miter Saw KSG 80

Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E

FolkArt Monument Gray Milk Paint

Liquid wood adhesive

Clamps

Hanging hardware

Scrap lumber

Instruction for making a rustic farmhouse shelf:

1. Gather lumber scraps. I used slats from leftover lattice.
   
   
   
2. Cut the blanks for the shelf using the chop saw or Proxxon Table Saw FET. I'll share my measurements, but they are easily adaptable to your needs. The lattice slats were 1½" wide and 3/8" thick. I cut two 7½" lengths for the bottom of the box; one 7½" length for the back brace; two 3" lengths for the sides; two 8¼" lengths for the front and back of the bottom box; and, two 11½" and two 8½" lengths for the back.
   
   
   
3. Set the longitudinal fence stop to ensure the blanks are identical lengths. 
   
   
   
4. I did a minimal amount of sanding since I wanted a rustic look, but used the disc sander to smooth out any gross splinters.
   
   
   
5. With the blanks all cut it's assembly time—glue, clamp, dry, repeat. Start by gluing and clamping the two bottom pieces. 
   
   
   
6. Next, glue the 3" side pieces in place.
   
   
   
7. Attach the hanging hardware to the back brace piece.
   
   
   
8. Assemble and glue the six pieces of the back unit. You can get creative with the four vertical slats for the back. Make them equal or uneven lengths. Square the tops or cut them at angles. This is a rustic piece—they can be a little wonky.
   
   
   
9. Next, glue the front and back pieces to the partially constructed box.
   
   
   
10. Finished the shelf as desired, or leave it unfinished. I used a one-to-one dilute solution of milk paint and water.
    
    
    
11. Display and enjoy your rustic farmhouse shelf.
    

Carole

How to use Proxxon Tools for home improvement projects

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today showing you how to use Proxxon Tools for home improvement projects.

 

I needed to add some shelves in a closet so I used the Band Saw to cut the shelves to size.

 

Then used the Delta Sander to smooth the edges.

 

I used the Scroll Saw to cut the firing strips to size.

3 new shelves were added to the closet.  Plenty of room to hold all my albums as well as crafting supplies.

 

On what home improvement projects will you use your Proxxon Tools?

 

Thanks for stopping by.

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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