The case is glued up and the back slats are milled and cut to size. Now’s the time to finish up this little piece. Start by making and fitting the drawer.
This little shelf is simple and doesn’t cost a whole lot in materials—the walnut and poplar (for the drawer box) came from my scrap pile, and the black-locust back slats came from my
I think that as soon as you start woodworking, you should strive to make beautiful furniture. In fact, you should forget about traditional joinery, fancy woods, and elaborate finishes.