Requested Project From A Special Person

[Andy White]

Talked to my cousin Thursday, and he asked me for a small shelf for his bathroom. He said he was in no hurry. This man has had a lot of eye problems , and can't see well. He wanted me to have his woodworking tools, so three years ago,  I bought the whole shop full of Delta equipment for less than the cost of one tool. Yesterday, I gathered up a few scraps of Red Oak and built his shelf. It was good not to get into a hurry or into a multi-day project. Enjoyed the sawdust and the aroma of a working shop while doing this. This is the results of a very enjoyable day.

 
The shelf will be mounted using a French Cleat.


 
Assembly uses M& T joints and Drawer Lock joints


 
Finish is Tung Oil.


 
Hopeful to install it for him Wednesday. Making sawdust of any kind is Great Fun!!!     Andy

[Bill Gaiche]

Nice Andy. I am sure he will like it a lot. bg

[yukon cornelius]

that's a nice shelf! i like the joints. it really makes it a step above just boards pushed together and nailed like i can build.

[SwampDonkey]

Looks good. Though, it would take me a week to get that far.  ;D

[Buck]

Very nice Andy.

[thecfarm]

Your cousin will enjoy it too.

[Magicman]

That is a very nice shelf Andy, and of course the reason is right.   

[lowpolyjoe]

I really like that a lot.  Great shelf. 

I tried to use a French Cleat like that on my recent shelf project and after glue-up I realized I had the bevel facing the wrong direction  :D... :'(

[dablack]

Looks sharp!  Very nice. 

[CHARLIE]

That's a fine looking oak shelf and really showcases your expertise as a woodworker. Nice job!

[Farmerjw]

Very nice shelf for a very nice reason.  Good job.

[Freedom6178]

Nice work. That would have taken me forever to finish..