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This was a commission project for a customer of mine. I remodeled a garage into a family room and added a new two car garage. the family room was 21’ by 24’, the wall the book cases were added to was 21’. the 6 door bases were constructed as one unit 101” long x 20” deep and 32” high. The book cases were made as 1 unit also 101” long 14” deep w/ an 18” center offset and 63” high, I constructed them as single units to conserve materials, and keep costs lower. The construction materials were all Oak, I made all the trim, Used plywood for all cabinet boxes, and faced with solid oak. Construction was approx. 6 weeks to complete and install. The customer wanted to utilize electrical outlets that were enclosed with install. I added to bookshelf bases an electrical pull out that allowed for a surge strip with 6 outlets, I hid it in the center 4” offset. It was stained Early American with a Satin Lacquer finish. A very close match to the trim and hardwood floor.
-- Marty Ohio





























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4hisglory
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posted 304 days ago
looks great
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sry
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Great work Marty. I’ve been trying to convince the wife for a while that building new storage is a much better solution to my book troubles than simply buying less books. I’m going to have to show this to her for an example of what’s possible.
-- Steve -- University Heights, Ohio
Todd Thomas
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posted 304 days ago
very nice bookcases, good job
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SCOTSMAN
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nice a neat jobe well fitted look good in any house.regards Alistair.
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woodworm
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Great bookshelves storage.
I like the frame & panel doors.
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.