Build a Knick Knack Shelf

The first step in building these free woodworking plans is to cut the stock to length. As outlined in the step-by-step plans, you'll need one piece of 1x8 at 16-inches, three pieces of 1x6 at 16-inches (ripped to a 5-inch width on your table saw), one more 16-inch long piece ripped to 2-1/4" and two pieces at 28-1/4" long ripped to 5" width for the standards.

Next, using a compass, mark the curves as noted in the plans. You be making some curved cuts with your band saw or jig saw in the top-back and the two shelf standards, so mark the curves according to the plans with your compass.