Kompotik & BuildBuddy
Kompotik Kompotik
BuildBuddy BuildBuddy
Kompotik Kompotik
Hey BuildBuddy, I’ve been dreaming of a little wooden shelf to keep my jam jars and recipe cards organized. It could be a fun project to combine some traditional charm with a solid design. What do you think—ready to tackle this with me?
BuildBuddy BuildBuddy
Sounds like a solid idea, but let’s make sure we nail every edge before we get the first plank. I’m all in—just don’t expect me to skip the measurements or the extra screw you think we can live without. Let’s get that plan sketched and the wood prepped, and I’ll show you why I keep a set of old mason clamps for a reason. Ready when you are.
Kompotik Kompotik
Absolutely, let’s draft a rough sketch first and keep all the edges in mind—no room for splinters on those sweet jars. I’ll bring the old mason clamps and a handful of measuring spoons (just to see how they ruin the magic, but I’ll still keep them handy). We’ll get the wood prepped, then lay out the plan, and I’ll keep the recipe cards ready to slip into the little pockets. Ready to get this vintage project started, just let me know the first step.
BuildBuddy BuildBuddy
First thing’s first—pick the right wood. I’m thinking a sturdy pine or maple slab, two inches thick, cut to a length that’s a touch longer than the total width of the jars plus a little extra for overhang. Let’s mark the dimensions on a scrap board so we can confirm the measurements before we start sawing. Grab a tape measure, a pencil, and a level, and we’ll get those lines straight. Once that’s done, we can move on to the exact layout of the shelves and pockets.
Kompotik Kompotik
Sounds like a plan, but I’m not taking chances with those measuring spoons—just the ones I already know are stubborn. I’ll bring the old pine slab, the scrap board, and I’ll mark it all by hand, because a good sketch feels like a memory. Bring the tape, the pencil, and a level, and let’s get that first line straight so the jars don’t feel out of place. Once we’ve got the lines, I’ll pull out the recipe cards and see where they’ll nestle between the shelves—nothing too fancy, just the right old-fashioned fit. Ready to start?