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How does Santa know if you've been naughty or nice? Is he watching you when you're sleeping, does he know when you're awake? No! Santa has some help to keep his eye on you. He has a trusty Elf on the Shelf to watch everything you do! The Holidays are approaching and AJ the Elf is here at the Dremel office! Spotted on his brand new DIY shelf, AJ will be getting his hands into all sorts of DIY projects over the next 12 days as he gears up for the holiday! Be sure to follow the fun each day @Dremel on Instagram as we share 12 Days of Dremel DIY Projects, and get inspired this holiday season! But first, a good Elf needs his shelf! Check out the complete step-by step walkthrough below to create your own DIY shelf for your holiday elf!

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Supplies Needed For This Project

TOOL

US40 Ultra-Saw™

Model # US40

ACCESSORY

Dremel Ultra-Saw US500 4" Premium Carbide Wood & Plastic Cutting Wheel

Model # US500

TOOL

Dremel GO

Model # GO

TOOL

Multi-Max™ MM35

Model # MM35

TOOL

4000 High Performance Variable Speed Rotary Tool

Model # 4000

ACCESSORY

Dremel MM70W Oscillating Sandpaper

Model # MM70W

ACCESSORY

628-01 Drill Bit Set

Model # 628-01

Materials

1
Bosch Jigsaw (and blade)
1
Hammer
1
24"x48"x3/4" plywood
10
#8 x 1-1/4in phillips flat wood screw
20
Common nails 1 inch
1
Wood glue (optional)
2
Clamps
1
Tape measure
1
7/64” Drill Bit Tape measure
1
Safety Glasses
1
Work Gloves

Let's Get Started

To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manuals for all tools used in this project. Wear eye and respiratory protection. Use clamps to support work piece whenever practical.

STEP 1

Measure twice cut once..and then cut a couple more times

Before you start your first cut, be sure to clamp your 24” x 48” inch plywood to a stationary table or workbench using 2 clamps. Now it’s time to make your mark! Measure out 8"x24" inches and mark your line with a pencil.(See Cut List for guidelines) Next, measure and cut (2) 5"x24x3/4" boards. Keep in mind that one of these boards will be used for the back of the shelf (where it would be attached to a wall) and the other you’ll use to cut out the side brackets. Helpful hint:To ensure you are cutting a straight line place a separate wooden board against the mark to help guide your saw as your make your cut. Also remember to account for your guide on your saw by measuring half an inch to the left of your cut line in the direction you are going to cut in.

STEP 2

Cut the brackets, don't be afraid to get fancy!

Using one of the 5x24” boards, measure and cut two (5”x7”) sections. Once cut, flip the board over and on the opposite sides, measure 1” up from the long edge (see picture) and 1” from the short edge. Now’s the time for your artistic ability to shine through! Use these marks as your guide to then draw a fancy curve/design of your choice between the measured points. Helpful hint: Wondering which one of your fine wooden boards to use for your brackets? Pick the ugly one! No really! You’ll only be using a small section of this board so you can make those choice cuts and keep that shelf looking pristine!