The concept for this was a build that was simple enough, but using raw / unmilled lumber.  Really just a way to get me back into the shop and practice the basics a little more.  I am certainly still in a learning phase so every project teaches me something I can do better or different.

So this is a simple "Postmodern" wall shelf that I made in about a week of on and off time in the shop.  It started as unmilled Cherry from a local wholesaler ($3.99 BF) and is finished with Odie's Oil.  All in all I have $25 worth of wood and consumables, so not too bad.





I am certainly no furniture maker.  More of a crafts and Bird house guy, but I am trying to expand my horizons.

Looks good!  These things can be trickier to make than you realize.  I'm still a noob struggling with getting four good mitered corners like that on the equipment I have, but getting there.  Wish I could mill down rough lumber like that.  Someday...
Edit:  Question, are those mitered corners just glued?  Cause that's not a particularly strong joint, unless you got some hidden splines in there I can't see.

I also still struggle with getting perfect mite joints.  This one came closer than others I have done.  But still working on my technique.

As for the joints, they are glued and then pin nailed with 23 gauge 1" pins.  The two cubes are also not directly attached to each other.  They slip into slots and then have a small cross tab in the back that holds them in place.  The idea is I can break it down if ever needed for packing or shipping.