Rustic Farmhouse Style Torched Wood Shelf With Plumbing Fitting Shelf Brackets
Introduction: Rustic Farmhouse Style Torched Wood Shelf With Plumbing Fitting Shelf Brackets
This instructable will give you step by step directions to create a Rustic Farmhouse Style Torched Wood Shelf with Plumbing Fitting Shelf Brackets. This shelf is fully functional and can be used in several applications in your home to display decor.
Supplies
Shelf Supplies:
* Wooden board for shelf. (Board size will depend upon the location space and desired finished size of shelf. For the purpose of this project the board dimensions are 9.5"x28")
* (4) 1/2in. black steel pipe floor flanges (packaging pictured for reference)
* (2) 1/2in. x 2in. black steel pipe nipple (packaging pictured for reference)
* (2) 1/2in. x 4 1/2in. black steel pipe nipple (packaging pictured for reference)
* (2) 1/2in. 90° black steel pipe elbow (packaging pictured for reference)
* (8) 2 1/2 in. construction screws
* (8) 3/4in. flat head screws
* spray paint of desired metal finish
* clear coat for protective sealant
* 220 grit sandpaper
* drywall anchors (optional
Tools Required:
* 4ft. level
* standard tape measurer
* torch
* stud finder
* pencil
* pipe wrench (optional)
* impact driver with an 1/8in. drill bit as well as a torx bit, and phillips bit
* shop rags
* nitrile gloves
* acetone or mineral spirits
*table saw may be required if you are cutting shelf board to size yourself
Step 1: Gather Supplies
Shelf Supplies:
* Wooden board for shelf. (Board size will depend upon the location space and desired finished size of shelf. For the purpose of this project the board dimensions are 9.5"x28")
* (4) 1/2in. 735
black steel pipe floor flanges (packaging pictured for reference)
* (2) 1/2in. x 2in. black steel pipe nipple (packaging pictured for reference)
* (2) 1/2in. x 4 1/2in. black steel pipe nipple (packaging pictured for reference)
* (2) 1/2in. 90° black steel pipe elbow (packaging pictured for reference)
* 2-1/2 in. construction screws
* 3/4in. flat head screws
* spray paint of desired metal finish
* clear coat for protective sealant
* 220 grit sandpaper
* Dry wall anchors (optional)
*Note: the length of pipe nipples used in this project can be adjusted based on the desired shelf size. For the purpose of this project, the nipple size reflect a shelf board with the dimensions of 9.5"x28" you will size the pipe nipples up or down accordingly.
Step 2: Gather Tools
Tools Required:
* 4ft. level
* standard tape measurer
* torch
* stud finder
* pencil
* pipe wrench (optional)
* impact driver with an 1/8in. drill bit as well as a torx bit, and phillips bits
* hop rags
* nitrile gloves
* acetone or mineral spirits (not pictured)
*Table saw may be required if you are cutting the shelf board to size yourself
Step 3: Determine Shelf Location
Using a stud finder to find studs, locate studs that will span the length of your shelf. Make a mark with a pencil identifying stud locations.
(In a later step, when mounting the shelf brackets to the wall, you will want to be sure you are drilling the screws into studs to insure the shelf is secure to the wall. Not drilling directly into studs will compromise the overall load capacity of the shelf and risk the brackets pulling out of the wall over time.)
With a level, draw an intersecting line with the stud locations. This will serve as a starting point for mounting the shelf brackets
*If you are not able to hit a stud while installing the shelf brackets ,a drywall anchor and screw (not pictured) will be required.
Step 4: Determine Dimensions of Shelf
With the size of the shelf determined, purchase and or cut board to desired dimensions. If you are wanting a custom length shelf and do not have a saw, many home improvement stores will offer to cut the board for you as long as you supply measurements. For boards that are utilized, either two by material or one by boards will work for your project. 735