Entryway Wall Shelf | Build It | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a wall shelf for an entryway using stock poplar from a home center.
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Time: 4 hours
Cost: $100 and up
Skill Level: Moderate
Tools List for Building an Entry Shelf:
Miter saw
Speed square
Table saw
Router
Rabbeting bit
Roundover bit
Chisel
Jigsaw
Drill/driver
Shopping List:
1x10 poplar
1x4 poplar
_” birch plywood
Coat hooks
Wood glue
Trim head screws
1” nails
Steps:
1. Mark desired lengths for the poplar and cut on a miter saw.
2. Rip desired widths on the table saw.
3. Rip the plywood to size on the table saw.
4. Use a router with a rabbeting bit to cut rabbets on the pieces for the sides and the top for the plywood.
5. Square off the rounded corner from the router with a chisel.
6. To set the radius on the bottom of the sides, trace a round object like a plastic bucket or paint can and then cut the radius with a jigsaw.
7. Use the roundover bit in the router to smooth the leading edges.
8. For the top edge, drop the roundover bit lower to create a shadow line.
9. Predrill holes for the dividers in the top and bottom.
10. Glue each joint using wood glue, then screw the pieces together using trim head screws.
11. Mark the location of the dividers on the back. Add glue, then secure the back with 1” nails.
12. Sand the piece.
13. Prime all surfaces.
14. Fill the screw holes with wood filler.
15. Apply a top coat of paint in desired color.
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Tom built the shelf out of 1x4 and 1x10 poplar plus _" plywood. He used trim head screws and wood glue to secure everything, then finally attached coat hooks. All items used for this project can be found in a home center.
About Build It:
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, and special guests including Jimmy DiResta, take you through step-by-step DIY projects in this popular video series. From end-tables to cutting boards to wine racks to chicken coops and more, learn how to build from the best pros in the game. Segments include mention of all tools and materials needed to get the job done.
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