{TUTORIAL) Wood Picket Shelf

Remember those picket scraps that were leftover from making the wood shutters?  If you missed that post, it's HERE. I used them to make a little shelf.  




Supplies used to build the shelf (click on supply item for sources and/or additional info):

~~5 dog-eared ends of picket boards
~~10" 2x4
~~Drawer knob
~~Cordless brad nailer





Additional supplies used after assembling the shelf (click on supply item for sources and/or additional info):

~~Fine sanding sponge
~~1" disposable paint brush
~~Behr Espresso Beans paint
~~Two D-ring hangers




To begin, I lightly sanded any super rough areas and attached two of the picket ends to the short ends of the 2x4 with the brad nailer.  If you don't have a brad nailer, small nails or screws will work just as well.



Then, attached the three front pickets.


Next, was to drill a hole in the center picket for the decorative drawer pull (didn't get a pic of that step).  Attached the drawer pull temporarily to be sure it was where I hoped it would be.  LOL   

If you've not yet checked out the selection of knobs and pulls at Hobby Lobby, you'll be pleasantly surprised - and, when they run their half off sales, the deals are even better.


Searched my paint/stain stash and tested the underside with Dark Walnut stain, but didn't like the look, so used Behr Espresso Beans paint instead.  After letting it dry - which didn't take long thanks to our 100+ temp days here in Texas - I installed two D-ring hangers centered on the back of the 2x4.  Reattached the drawer pull.


Just a small wall shelf that made good use of leftover pieces of picket boards.



 



An advantage to using picket fencing boards is that they're inexpensive - if you don't like your final product, you haven't made a major investment.  And if you've recently completed a fencing project, you likely have leftover pieces to reuse.

Have you used cedar picket boards for anything other than fencing?  Did you find them easy to work with?



7 comments:

  1. Picket boards are so versatile! We used some to frame out a metal fleur de lis we bought at Hobby Lobby. I agree...Hob Lob is THE place for pulls and knobs. :) Your project turned out great! Such a unique little piece!

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    1. That's a great idea to frame the metal art, Lisa! You and your hubby always come up with the best ideas. Have a great day!

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  2. Very clever of you. I like the creative way you have the pickets facing down.

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    1. Hi, Betsy! Decided how to place the pickets took me longer than actually building the shelf! I tried placing them in opposite directions and then with the middle picket opposite the others, but finally decided to place them with dog-eared ends facing down. The easiest projects sometimes take the most thought (for me)! LOL!

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  3. You have such neat ideas! Love your little shelf!

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  4. Jump right in and try it, Bless! You'll surprise yourself!!!!

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  5. How very clever!
    I would love for you to stop by on Mondays and join our Something to Talk About link party!
    Karen

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