Popular Post CSull Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) I did this out of cherry, and I have to say hanging it was the biggest problem. I ended up using the command adhesive hangers, not my favorite but I could not figure another way to get it close to the wall. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Edited April 13, 2021 by CSull RabidAlien, amazingkevin, preprius and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 I like it a lot. Very well done. From what I see, you did not use a backer behind the cut panel. A contrasting backer would make the cutting read better and would provide you with a way to make a hanger system. Two small "key holes" could be located in the backer behind solid areas of the cut panel which would allow the shelf to hang flush to the wall using small brads with heads. I made a small business card holder with a similar vertical cut panel with out a backer. I simply drilled two very small hole in the vertical panel and use small brass brads to mount onto the wall. The heads of the brass brads are visable but they look OK for what I use it for. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Very nice! I love the look of cherry. For hanging, you could use French cleats. Like Frank suggested, if you use a backer on the scrolled section the French cleat would hold it against the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 excellent job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 You could also cut some T slots below the fretwork. depending on how thick the wood is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Great looking shelf. You could also use angled up shallow holes--(1/2" or less) in the shelf part and hang from protruding screw heads in the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 6 hours ago, Dan said: Very nice! I love the look of cherry. For hanging, you could use French cleats. Like Frank suggested, if you use a backer on the scrolled section the French cleat would hold it against the wall. A french cleat will not allow the shelf to mount flush with the wall unless the cleat can be recessed into the backer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 2 hours ago, FrankEV said: A french cleat will not allow the shelf to mount flush with the wall unless the cleat can be recessed into the backer. I put little rubber feet on the back of the stuff I hang to protect the paint on the walls. This leave enough room for the French cleats and holds the item to the wall. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl S Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Very Nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSull Posted April 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Thanks for the tips, I chose not to use a backer on this because I never could decide what color so the fisherman would not look wonky and stand out. In 20 20 hindsight I maybe should have used a backer on just the bottom half. Next time! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Did you turn the little pillars? Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSull Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 No I found the cherry pillars online. I would like to learn to turn things, maybe a small lathe is in my future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 Whether you turned them or not you mage a gorgeous shelf! Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Top of the line construction, style,and beauty. You've really created a gotta have !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 (edited) Nicely done - thanks for sharing it. I use Keyhole hangers from Amazon:on some of my heavier hanging items. These things hold an incredible amount of weight if you use wall anchors and/or attach to a stud. Too keep the item upright (appearing flat ) I add stick on felt tabs to the bottom Just a note on wall anchors: If not for this wall anchor tool, I would not be using or hanging anything anywhere - it was well worth the purchase price and paid for itself after the first use. Before getting it, hanging things on walls was a real PITA! Edited April 16, 2021 by new2woodwrk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namunolie Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 Love this Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Very nice. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgerboy Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Very nice, where did you get the pattern for the backer or the trout brackets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSull Posted April 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Hi Badgerboy, I got the pattern from The Wooden Teddy Bear, they are close to me in Idaho and I get a lot of blades etc from them. The cherry spindles I got from Cherry Tree, forget where they are located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Top shelf work! I used to do a good bit of fly fishing in farming ponds around my home town. I'm a big fan of keyhole slots for hanging things flush. I keep a keyhole bit in my router table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgerboy Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 18 hours ago, CSull said: Hi Badgerboy, I got the pattern from The Wooden Teddy Bear, they are close to me in Idaho and I get a lot of blades etc from them. The cherry spindles I got from Cherry Tree, forget where they are located. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 On 4/11/2021 at 9:05 PM, CSull said: I did this out of cherry, and I have to say hanging it was the biggest problem. I ended up using the command adhesive hangers, not my favorite but I could not figure another way to get it close to the wall. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. What a beautiful job you did on this project. Effeminately one to be very proud to display. I love not only your work but also the finish on it. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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