Woodworker's Journal 1982-6-6, страница 36

The dimensions of these lovely pine shelves are nearly identical to a Shaker original that hangs at the Hancock Shaker Village in Hancock, Massachusetts. The only significant difference is in the thickness of the stock - ours is V« inch while the Hancock piece was made from Ys inch lumber. The Shaker pegs (F) can be turned to the profile shown or purchased from Shaker Workshops, P.O. Box 1028, Concord, MA 01742.

Cut the two sides (A) from 1x8 nominal stock, then use an adjustable dado head cutter to make the V* inch deep by ³/« inch wide rabbet for part B. The Vi inch deep by V* inch wide dadoes for parts C and D can be cut at the same time. Next, lay out the curved profile (see grid pattern), before cutting with a band or saber saw.

After cutting shelves B, C, and D, and pegboard E to dimensions shown, give all parts a thorough sanding. Assemble with glue and clamp securely. When dry, remove clamps, then add the Vi inch diameter by one inch long dowel pins as shown. Use a sharp plane to bevel the front edge of the two upper shelves. Glue pegs (F) in place, then give the entire project a final sanding. Ours was stained with Min-wax's Fruitwood stain, followed by a final finish of Minwax's Antique Oil.

Two counterbored holes permit the pegboard to be secured to the wall. A pair of leather laces, tied in a loop, allows the shelf to be hung from the two pegs - a common practice of the Shakers.

Shaker Shelves

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