Defining The Exact Cut Lines — How To Make A Hanging Wall Shelf

With all the initial layout done, you are ready to start cutting the recesses; all that remains is to make a definite knifewall for the first wall of each recess. To do so, clamp your top and bottom pieces together, making sure the ends are flush. Using your square to register against, make a very short knife nick right on the inside pencil line of both recesses. By marking both pieces together, you are ensuring the side pieces will be the exact distance apart. Repeat for the two side pieces.

Squeeze the top and bottom pieces together and align the ends

Make sure the ends are aligned perfectly

Keep pressed tight and clamp securely in the vise

Use your square to make a single knife nick on the internal walls only

Define one of the walls with a knife nick across both edges

This will guide your first knifewall on both parts