Wall-Mounted Shelf

1x6 oak lumber
speed square
circular saw
router
champhered bit
220-grit sandpaper
rags
tack cloth
stain
foam brushes
polyurethane
pencil
level
2 store-bought molding shelves
self-anchoring Molly bolts
drill
screws

Steps:

1. Cut the oak lumber into a six-foot length. To get a straight cut, align the saw blade to the cut point, and then make the cut by holding the saw guide against a speed square.
2. To add detail, position the speed square for a 45-degree angle and make a cut so that you remove a 2x2-inch wedge from each front corner of the shelf. Use a router and a champhered bit to create a beveled detail along the ends and the front. Sand it smooth and remove the dust with a tack cloth or damp rag.
3. Stain the board as desired and apply two coats of polyurethane for protection once dry.