BH84 Shelf Design Prototype

The BH84 is called that because it's minimal like a Bauhaus design and it's 85 inches tall (7 feet).

I spent several weeks designing this and then building it using a custom made tuned GPT that helped me a lot.

My goal was to re-design something like a minimalist shelving unit you'd see at IKEA, but use Canadian wood and make it more stable.

I also wanted to practice half lap joints, so that's the only joint used throughout. The bolts and nuts allow for easy dis-assembly so you can transport this large shelving unit in a sedan.

I started with really tight joints that you'd need a hammer to assemble, but I realized they needed to be more loose to allow for using the bolts.

These half lap joints hold the shelves.

There was no hardware required because the shelf and items would hold it down.

I might work on it more, but for now it's done. I'll just sand it and finish it and then it's time to move on to something else.

If you'd like one of these, please let me know: gavin.m.lottering@gmail.com