DIY Apothecary Rock Display Shelf From Scrap Wood Flooring!
Introduction: DIY Apothecary Rock Display Shelf From Scrap Wood Flooring!
In this Instructable, I will share how I made my wife a unique apothecary rock shelf using scrap wood. This was a one-day project that was relatively simple and easy to make. Make sure to subscribe to our page to see more awesome projects. Let’s get to it!
Supplies
Material List:
* Lumber (we used scrap heart pine flooring)
* 1" Screws
* Wood Finish
* Sandpaper
* Wood Glue
* Brad Nails
Tool List:
* Drill
* Sander
* Chop Saw
* Table Saw
* Compressor
* <PERSON>
Option Tools:
* Planer
* Pocket-Hole Jig
Step 1: Choose Lumber
For this project, I used scrap heart pine flooring. My wife and I install hardwood flooring and often are left with cutoffs and unusable pieces, especially when using salvaged, antique heart pine.
Step 2: Get a Game Plan
First thing my wife did was draw a sketch of what she wanted this shelf to look like. My wife has been collecting rocks over the years and wanted several compartments to display her rocks, decor and other personal items. The overall shelf size is 32"x16"x3".
Step 3: Prep the Lumber
Each piece of wood was prepped by cutting straight edges and removing any damaged/rotten spots on this salvaged material. We also cut the tongues and grooves off of each plank since these were flooring boards. A planer was very helpful with removing any paint or stain that was originally on the wood.
Step 4: Cut All Pieces to Size
This step was tedious but definitely worth the effort! With all of the pieces "cleaned up" I first cut the 4 perimeter pieces: two pieces at 32"x3" & two pieces at 14"x3". 726
Each piece was close to 1" thick.
With the perimeter cut, it was time to cut the interior shelves. These can easily be changed to fit your space and your needs.
These are the lengths of interior pieces I cut:
* 3" (four pieces)
* 4"
* 5" (two pieces)
* 6"
* 7" (two pieces)
* 9"
* 12"
* 14" (two pieces)
* 20"
Step 5: Construct Main Frame
Apply some wood glue on each edge of your four perimeter pieces and attach them using screws. I used a pocket-hole jig and 1" screws for this step. It is not necessary to use a pocket-hole jig, but I wanted to help keep the screw holes in each interior corner hidden. This helped to achieve that!
Step 6: Insert & Attach Interior Shelves
Attach the interior components using a brad nailer and some wood glue. To successfully do this, you may need to assemble smaller sections of the interior before attaching everything to the main frame. You can also use some screws and a drill for some sections if you do not have a brad nailer.
Step 7: Sand!
Time to sand everything! We both really liked the rustic and antique feel this heart pine had, so I simply hand-sanded the corners to knock down the sharp edges. You may need to do more sanding or use a sander to get everything smooth depending on what wood species you are working with.
Step 8: Apply Wood Finish
Choose your favorite wood finish and apply it to the shelf! I used a natural wood finish that would not tint the wood but would really highlight the unique coloration and natural look of the heart pine.
Step 9: Dress It Up!
Now it's time to decorate the shelf and made it a true addition in your home. This was <PERSON>'s favorite part! She was able to decorate her shelf with various items that were previously in cabinets and not on display. This project only took one day to complete, was made from salvaged materials and now is a statement piece in our tiny home! Happy wife, happy life! 76