Introduction: Simple Semi-CNC Shelf
As per my roommate's request I made a super simple shelf for our
bathroom dresser.
To keep the clutter off the top.
As a DC at TechShop San Jose I used what I had at my disposal:
AutoCAD
Scrap wood
Epilog Laser cutter/engraver
table saw / bandsaw
wood screws
Step 1: Create Files / Laser Engrave Cut Lines
Using AutoCAD I quickly drew up a sketch of the shelf and side pieces.
Using TechShop's Epilog lasers I did a quick vector etching of
where to cut.
(my material was too thick to cut on the lasers themselves, in case you
were wondering. thus why this is a semi-CNC project hahah)
Step 2: Manual Cutting
Now that I have my cut lines engraved onto the material, I took a
step into the woodshop to complete the cuts. Using a table saw
I trimmed the shelf out. And using the Bandsaw I cut out the corners
of the shelf and the two side pieces.
Step 3: Assemble
Pop the three pieces together and screw in from the rear, and this
simple semi-CNC shelf is done!
Participated in the
Hurricane Lasers Contest
2 Comments
10 years ago on Introduction
I used 4 screws, (cus that was all I could find ahah)
one through the top part of the side pieces
and two through the shelf itself.
all screws come in through the inside of the dresser
into the back side of the shelf.
I thought I might need more screws but the 4 seem to
be holding up quite strongly =D
10 years ago on Introduction
Awesome! So it is screwed onto the bookshelf?