Bookshelf for the wife

Nice project for the wife. I need to do the same. Good job.

Came out great Paul.
No more lost books & she’ll admire your ingenuity even time she makes a selection.
The trim & feet compliment your case work.

-- Eric

Looks great!! Now she can buy more books.

-- Jack, Albuquerque

Nice work and details!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Nice shelving unit you’ve built for the book collection.

This looks like a fairly wide span for plywood. Did you add any extra means of support or bracing to help prevent bowing? Have you had any bowing issues?

Just curious.

I’m sure you’re both much happier now.

-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."

Good looking book case great job

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Thanks everyone. Jonathan-I was worried about bowing too when I built it. Total span is about 5’. I used 1/4” birch for the back and extra nails then crossed my fingers. My wife sure know how to load a bookshelf down and no problems yet, so I think the backing was enough extra support. And you guessed it Jack! She told me last week she’ll be needing another one soon for all the books she’s been buying lately.

-- Paul

I sympathize with your bookshelf woes – my wife is a voracious reader and has littered every room with books. The shelf looks great, now just need to extend it to the ceiling and double it. ;)

-- Dominic - Maryland Amateur