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Well, this is my first post on lumberjocks. In fact, its the first time I ever showed anyone outside my immediate family and a few friends at work any woodworking project. So I’m pretty nervous. Anyway, my wife said my son Dylan needed a bookshelf. When I asked him what type of bookshelf he wanted, he replied bullbowber bookbelf. I assumed he said bulldozer. Based on his reaction, I think I got the translation correct.
Its made from 1X12 pine from home depot, hardboard, peg board, a couple of old matching flashlights and a heat register. Unfortunately I didn’t spend the time to get the lights to work. The hydraulic cylinders are an old banister to my basement stairs and the shelf paper (which I think makes the whole project) was found on ebay. Let me tell you if you ever want an industrial look, that diamond plate shelf paper is a very inexpensive way to go.
Hope you enjoy the project!
-- Tom, Simsbury, CT
17 comments so far
Don Newton
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posted 391 days ago
This proves it! Lumberjocks are the most creative people. Well done.
-- Don, Pittsburgh
jtdyal
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posted 391 days ago
I’m impressed! Until I read it, I thought you real diamond plate. Thanks for the tip. Maybe I can build one for a nephew. Did you draw it out first or ready-fire-aim? I like the picture window for the cab.
Good Job. Keep the post coming.
-- ~jtd
mtnwild
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posted 391 days ago
Far out man, great job. His face says it all. Welcome!
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Grant Davis
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posted 391 days ago
Had you not aid it I would have never guessed it was not real diamond plate. The shelf paper makes the project and as mtnwild says…...the smile on that little guys face says it all.
-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"
thetimberkid
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posted 391 days ago
Very cool!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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SCOTSMAN
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posted 391 days ago
This will make any little boy very happy for years to come then his children too your obviously a great dad and mum well done my friends god Bless Alistair
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yosoybyrd
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posted 391 days ago
Thats a really neat project i bet Dylan loves it.
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clieb91
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posted 391 days ago
Welcome t LumberJocks Tom. That is a really awesome looking bookshelf. I do believe you got the transaltion correct, Dylan seems to like it a lot.
Can’t wait to see some your other projects.
CtL
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douginaz
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posted 391 days ago
Welcome to LJ’s no need to be nervous – glad you shared and ditto to what the others said. Great looking project,
Later,
Doug in AZ.
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Robb
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posted 391 days ago
That is awesome! I gotta show this to my wife…our son would love it, too.
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NY_Rocking_Chairs
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posted 390 days ago
This is why I don’t tell my wife how to find this place, the want list will soon grow to exceed capacity…
Awesome job and creativity.
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toyguy
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posted 390 days ago
Well done my new friend…. and welcome to the LJ’s.
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woodup
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posted 390 days ago
Way to Go! Very creative use of storage space and design! Thanks for sharing!
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cheller
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That is one lucky kid. Nice job.
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ND2ELK
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posted 384 days ago
Outstanding! You did a great job on this piece. That looks like one happy boy. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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AgentTwitch
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posted 374 days ago
What boy wouldnt love one of these?! My nephew loves his trucks! Very cool
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Richforever
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posted 374 days ago
Thanks for posting! I want one for my bedroom! Buzz Lightyear is in the living room and my ship models are in my bedroom.
-- Rich, Seattle, WA