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I Can Do That Egg Crate Shelves An easy interlocking joint begets great strength and style. The premise for our new "I Can Do That" column is that you don't need a lot of tools or experience to make a good-looking, functional project. For these shelves, we decided to put our theory to the test, and dragged the non- woodworkers on our staff out to the shop. In an afternoon, they were nearly ready to assemble a set of egg crate shelves. The name for these shelves comes from the simple joint that holds them together, also called a half-lap joint. Each half of the joint is a notch that fits over the other piece. When put together, the two notches interlock, making a very strong and stable structure. The good news for the beginner is that these don't have to fit perfectly to work effectively. While this isn't the fanciest joint in woodworking, it's strong and forgiving, and a good opportunity to learn about laying out and cutting joints. But before we get to cutting the joints, let's look at the design. The material is 1 x 6 poplar, which actually measures 3/4" x 51/4". All of the parts for by Robert W. Lang Questions or comments? Contact Bob at (513) 5312690 x.1327 or e-mailrobert.lang@fwpubs.com a set of shelves as shown can be cut from two 8'-long pieces. This width of material is good for holding CDs, DVDs, paperback books or small objets d'art. Some of our staff members chose to use wider 1 x 8 material to better hold larger books. In either case, using the width as it comes from the home center or lumberyard greatly simplifies the work. The shelves can be adapted in size for different purposes. A simple version with just two uprights and two shelves works well in the bathroom or as a desk accessory, while a larger version can be hung on a wall. You can tailor the depth, height and width to suit your needs or sense of style. Leave at least 2" of board length past any joints; there is a chance that the wood beyond the j oint can split when put together. To make assembly easier and prevent sagging, keep the space between joints less than 24". The two key elements for success in this project are getting the notches in the proper ABOUT THIS COLUMN Our "I Can Do That" column features projects that can be completed by any woodworker with a modest (but decent) kit of tools in less than two days of shop time, and using raw materials that are available at any home center. We offer a free online manual in PDF format that explains all the tools and shows you how to perform the basic operations in a step-by-step format. You'll learn to rip with a jigsaw, crosscut with a miter saw and drill straight with the help of our manual. To download the free manual, visit ICanDoThatExtras.com. 30 Popular Woodworking August 2006 |
