February 21, 20179 yr Popular Post comment_99196 Well, one shell of a white oak bookcase down and one to go. The twin will have the face, back and top added tomorrow. I'm so ready for these to leave. Report
February 21, 20179 yr comment_99197 Nice! Will you add the finish or will that be done by the customer? Report
February 21, 20179 yr Author comment_99202 I will be applying the stain and finish Lew. I handed her the color samples today so hopefully by the end of the week I'll have it stained and will shoot it next week. It is 78" tall and 12" deep by 36" wide. I'm going to give her the option of a cleat on the back or a screw through the back into a stud. It is pretty stable but I'd sure hate for a grandchild to bring it over on them if they tried to climb it. Report
February 21, 20179 yr comment_99205 Very nice work. I don't like to get into big items like that anymore. Biggest reason is the basement shop. Report
February 22, 20179 yr comment_99248 Very nice Ron...I'm sure you will be glad to get those out of the shop too...gotta' weigh a bunch... Looking forward to seeing pics once the finish is done. Thanks... Report
February 22, 20179 yr Author comment_99267 2 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said: Very nice Ron...I'm sure you will be glad to get those out of the shop too...gotta' weigh a bunch... Looking forward to seeing pics once the finish is done. Thanks... Two wheeled cart Dave. When I get them installed at the client' home I'll take some mire pictures Report
February 22, 20179 yr comment_99323 Great job Ron!!! Looks like it turned out perfect as usual. Report
February 22, 20179 yr comment_99347 Nice case, Ron! One question: I've noticed on most tall bookcases there is a fixed shelf about half way up. Is this unnecessary with REAL wood, and just insurance when using MDF? Just curious. John Report
February 22, 20179 yr Author comment_99382 5 hours ago, HARO50 said: Nice case, Ron! One question: I've noticed on most tall bookcases there is a fixed shelf about half way up. Is this unnecessary with REAL wood, and just insurance when using MDF? Just curious. John Usually, I'll put a solid shelf in the center to give the bookcase some extra rigidity to prevent it from racking. On this bookcase, I fitted the back panel very snugly in hopes to add that same stiffness. Sure hope it works. You probably can't see it in the pictures but there are two tops on this bookcase. I cut a 3/4 rabett in the top and recessed a 3/4" top and then I glued another top over it so the case is really pretty structurally sound. Report
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