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I made this bookcase over a year ago and am just getting around to posting the pictures. The case measures 24” wide, by 12” deep by 6’ tall. I used cope and stick joints on the Jatoba frame with flat maple panels. The panels were made of 1/4” plywood good on both sides.The overlay on the top and bottom as well as the feet are Marble wood and lend a really special look to the case. The shelves are all adjustable. It is finished with one coat of linseed oil covered by three coats of Water-lox.
-- Bill G - West Springfield, MA
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Scott Bryan
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posted 204 days ago
This is a gorgeous bookcase. The marble wood adds a nice element of visual interest to the piece. I enjoy working with brazillian cherry as well but it is hard on tools. It and the maple compliment one another well.
Nice job.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
a1Jim
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posted 204 days ago
This is so beautiful very oustanding work
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
Rj
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posted 204 days ago
This is sooo nice! I love the wood combinations you used .
Great Job!
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mtnwild
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posted 203 days ago
Nice, looks great. Love the books!! They need a good home. Thanks…..........
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
Dusty56
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posted 203 days ago
This is a beautiful piece , Bill….I think I would have a hard time covering those sweet shelves with books though : )
-- 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 .
Skee
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posted 153 days ago
Excellent work! Echo the comment about wood choices… The maple and jatoba together look great! Nice contrast while also seeming to go together.
-- -- Skee from MN