The Mug Holder Shelf

Compliments of Shopsmith, Inc.

Looking for a fast-selling item that's quick and easy to make? You just found it ! Here's an elegant and practical item that looks great in any kitchen, whether its décor is Early American or more traditional. For a more contemporary look, replace the arched top with a straight one and the shaker style pegs with straight, 1/2" diameter dowel rods glued into position at a slight angle. For our example, we used red oak with oak shaker pegs…but you could just as easily make the Holder from a light-colored wood such as maple, birch or pine with birch shaker pegs…or, for a higher priced model, choose cherry or walnut with matching pegs you turn yourself on a lathe. To build the project, you'll need a table saw with dado attachment, a disc sander and a drill press. As an option, a shaper or router set-up could be used to shape the edges of the project for added value. If you're making our arch-topped model shown here, you'll also need a bandsaw or scroll saw. To save time when cutting the tops on the curved versions, you can stack four or five blanks together with double-sided tape and "pad saw" them all at once using your bandsaw.

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