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A small three-board shelf that spans a stove's alcove opening, trim-screwed together in two steps — sized here for a 34" opening.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelf board Cut to your opening's actual width. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 34" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Top cap Cut to your opening's actual width, minus the side pieces' thickness. | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 32" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Side pieces Cut to your opening's actual height plus 2-1/4". | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x6, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 3 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood trim screws, 1-5/8" | 10 each | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 oz | ☐ |
| Wood stain | 1 qt | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x6, 6 ft, 1x2, 3 ft, Self-tapping wood trim screws, 1-5/8", Wood glue
Attach the 1x2 top cap on top of the 1x6 shelf board with four trim screws and wood glue, driven from underneath so the screw heads stay hidden.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x6, 6 ft, Self-tapping wood trim screws, 1-5/8", Wood filler, Wood stain
Attach the two side pieces to the ends of the shelf-and-cap assembly with three trim screws per side. Fill every screw head with wood filler, sand smooth once dry, and stain.