It started with an idea in head and then a doodle on paper. My target was simple, put together design for a small bookshelf that can hold around five softcover small books stacked upon each other. The biggest constraint was to use minimum number of joints and nails/screws.
Presenting the three-piece shelf that can be constructed with just two screws, and mounted with another two. Needs no glue or nails.
Oops! Looks like I drilled the holes too tight — this will need replacement :-/
Here's how it should look on the wall.
With a sample book!
As you can see, i can exert pressure on the base and the whole shelf holds up pretty well. Will apply polish and mount it sometime later.
From idea to constructed shelf: 30 minutes, including a coffee break.
Wood: teak lumber /2.5cm x 1 cm
Base: 7 in
Arms: 5 in each
Tools used: Hacksaw, rotary grinder, power drill, bench vice, screwdriver, scale and pencil.
