The Bookshelf of Knowledge

Love your work!

-- Z, Rockwall, TX

Awesome Project. Thanks for sharing the story behind it.

-- Mike, Missouri --- “A positive life can not happen with a negative mind.” ---

wow, you, sir, do amazing work! I love this bookshelf!!!

-- Rob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Ang galing naman! Imagine how you glue those recycled pieces just to make several shelvings. I can see a lot of aspirants who made cutting boards but you are exemplary at it. You glue thousand of pieces to make something out of it. I was attracted to the wavy box you have in background. I know you will post it… otherwise please do. Thanks for posting.
God Bless.

-- Bert

i also love your work! very rustic yet modern. Very cool. Any way we can get some more pics of that building/studio of yours??? I’d love to see it – it looks awesome

-- Hey you dang woodchucks, quit chucking my wood!!!!

I agree, would love to see the studio!

-- Z, Rockwall, TX

@Bert: That wavy box is a floor lamp… I’ll upload it next. =)

-- Nico Jose; Designer/Maker &Artist www.s10-10.com

Very creative.
I’ve had an idea for a log book shelve kicking around in my head.
yours with the logs and the finished shelves is unique.
With the rope, is that just decorative? to hide the joints or is it funtional?

-- Doug...

That’s an unusual bookcase and very nicely done.

-- If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau

@CampD: All the branches have 2 pairs of 45degree dowels than lock them into the shelves, up and down. I even use some of the smaller branches as joints. The rope is for decoration and make it look cleaner, instead of adding wood filler.

-- Nico Jose; Designer/Maker &Artist www.s10-10.com

Another fine piece of woodwork/art form, your trend so far is wonderful, I like how you custom fit this to the contour of the wall, great execution and use of your imagination, if you keep dreaming up all these cool ideas, it wonders me if you get any sleep,lols, thanks for sharing

-- It's Mic Keep working and sharing

Nice work. Actually the work you have been posting recently has been really incredible. Thanks for sharing your work.

-- Anthony

I was wondering about the staggered shape, but as you explained, it is utilitarian, to make it easy to reach
the top shelf and to fit into the required space. It is also a very beautiful work of art, you certainly have
used your talent and schooling to create great craftsmanship and artistry. Thank you for sharing.

-- As ever, Gus-the 74 yr young apprentice carpenter

Great story, though it breaks my heart about the Mahogany trees, yet getting stock material is always silver lining. My favorite detail is the rope at each junction, very clean. Recycle / reuse … love it!!!

-- ~ Eric P Jorgenson: Jorgenson Design

You have a wonderful vision that comes through in all of the functional works of art that You have posted and it is amazing how You re-purpose most, if not all Your materials. The book self is truly an example of Your talents and will be inspirational to many who see it, My self included ! Thanks for sharing Your talents and vision, wonderful stuff !!! ......ROB

-- Rob,Gaithersburg,MD,One mans trash is another mans woodshop treasure !!