DIY Angled Wall Shelf
Some of my old family Bibles finally got a well-deserved special display. Angled wall shelves are perfect for items that are too big to frame and too delicate for the coffee table. Do you have any family treasures tucked away in a box that you'd love to have on display?
This is a very easy shelf to make. First, cut and assemble the internal structure.
This shelf is a little over 27 inches long and is attached to the wall by wood screws. Both hit a stud so no anchors were needed.
After the beadboard is completely dry, glue a piece of molding to the beadboard. I held the molding until the glue began to set and then added tape for support.
Then cover the screw heads (that are counter-sunk) with wood filler and fill any gaps with either wood filler or caulk.
Finish the shelf by sanding out any roughness, then prime and paint. Add accessories and enjoy. For additional information, please visit my website at the URL below.
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Very nice!
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As one who reads (and tries to live by) every word of God, I love seeing Bibles out (preferably in use); however, just by looking at the photo, I can see that all three of these Bibles are going to be ruined in a very short time. The slant of the shelf isn't sufficient to prevent the weight of the Books from causing them to collapse down toward their right front corner; eventually--and far sooner than you would think--the Bibles will all be warped and hard to use. I'm no DIY expert, but perhaps some kind of supportive strap inside each Bible would help support them?
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