Son's Bookshelf

The project is beautiful …how about some details about it ?

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

Nice lines. Woodworkers tend to be anti-paint, but a well-made painted piece like this can be very elegant.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Nice bookshelf, the painted finish came out nice, can you advise painting/process/steps used? Thanks

-- Jim

looks very nice….good design

-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †

Bookshelves are next on my project list for my son too. Can you provide some simple specs on wood type and overall dimensions? Is there a standard depth that most woodworkers use for shelves? Also, what type of paint did you use? Also, did you brush, roll or spray? Thanks, and really great work there.

-- Measure, cut, curse, repeat.

Thanks for the comments. I updated the post to include more details.

-- Jeff - Plainfield, IL

I am a big fan of the fine foam roller. Some criticize (and I understand) that the foam roller can leave a slightly dimpled look. I feel the tradeoff is worth it because of the rollers ability to apply an extremly even coat of paint with little chance of drips and no brush strokes. I also find the roller faster than brushing. I imagine the specialty cabinet paint you mention improves results even further. I will give it a try. Thanks!

-- Jim