
I began the project by ripping 6” strips of sanded pine plywood. I attached those to the walls using brad nails and wood glue. Filled the holes with glaziers putty and sanded lightly once dry. Primed and painted to finish.
I then had a local mill rough cut the lumber for the shelves. I stripped the bark (except one which I loved so I left it on) and sanded at 120, 180 and 220. I drilled 1 1/4” holes to fit the pipe through and finished the wood with 4 coats of Varathane Diamond Finish clear coat.
I used Varsol and some elbow grease to remove the black coating on all the gas pipe.
Finally i pieced it all together!

Estimated Cost
$800 CDN
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Varathane Diamond Finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate