How do I build rustic looking shelves out of landscaping timbers?
There is no reason why shelves cannot be made of any timber. However the quality of timber used for “landscaping” is usually not adequate for indoor use. It has a much higher moisture content and will warp and distort if used indoors. You can obtain a rustic effect by using thick boards and sanding them or using a spoke shave to make the front edge uneven. If you’re thinking of using split logs such as those used in landscaping you will have to firstly allow them to dry out for approx. 3 months in the environment where they are to be used and then strip off all the bark. You will then have the problem of shelf brackets. The only way we can see to do this is to cut through on the curved face a square parallel slot and put the bracket into this slot. We would not recommend suspending the shelves by putting the brackets on the flat top surface.
