Weekend Project: Simple Wall Shelf in 4 Hours

Weekend project update: finished the simple wall shelf I started Saturday morning. Total time was about 4 hours including finish drying time.

The Build

Nothing fancy here. Three pine boards from the home center, some pocket screws, and Danish oil finish. Cost me under $30.

I used my Kreg jig for the joinery. Quick and strong enough for a shelf that’ll hold books and plants.

Lessons Learned

Pine shows every little ding. Be careful during assembly or you’ll spend more time sanding than building.

Also, Danish oil on pine looks beautiful but takes longer to cure than the can says. Give it a full day before loading up the shelf.

What’s Next

Thinking about building a matching set for the other wall. Maybe I’ll try a darker stain this time.

Simple projects like this are perfect for Sunday afternoons. Not everything needs to be a masterpiece.