Making a shelf

[quakerboy]

16. Ive a few thoughts.

Unfortunately, I either waste a ton of boards, or I figure out how to do it right. After this shelf, there are 5 more.

I have a corner alcove that is a pain in the rear. Its inset 12 inches, and each side is 51 inches long Which means on a 8 foot board, I don't have a lot of room to spare in cutting a shelf. So, to fit right, I have to have it pretty close to perfect, otherwise I end up with gaps somewhere.

After cutting the one board, I have realized exactly how much of a pain it will be to do it manually with what my wife assures me is a very dull handsaw. Trying to figure out what tool I should get to replace it, and how to do it most affordably, seeing as I am time rich but cash poor.

I wanted to have it beveled, so it meets in the center of the corner. I suppose I could just cut at 90 degrees, and have one long and one short side, then trim the long side to 95. That might be easier, but its sure not as pretty in my mind.