Walnut Craftsman Bookcase (my first commission)

Labor of love!

Not to be too critical but I think the back panels should be better matched. Both panels are beautiful looking and could/should stand out in their own right but contrast each other a bit; maybe plainer wood in the back? It is however the back and what will be visible when it is against the wall is amazing looking, especially the side.

-- --Rev. Russ in NY-- A posse ad esse

It’s beautiful.I love it.

Very Neat.

-- Andrius Sta, Utrecht The Netherlands http://www.andriussta.com

A real beauty for sure. Congrats on your first sale as well!

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

Very nice design and I really like the choice of woods. The wavy glass is a different touch, but it works well. I think I would have charged in the $2800 – $3000 range for this case. I don’t think I would have had quite as much time in it. Thanks for the post.

-- Tim-- http://www.tmuli.com

I would say 2000 but people are really cheap round here so i would be lucky to get that even for that work of art and 95 hours is a good bit of time but like you said it was a first so if you build another you got all the templates i always tend to lose money on the first one cause of templates and just plain figuring it out eats time . looks great and love the photo idea

-- As Best I Can

Thats a beaut

-- Doug...

It’s wonderful. I was thinking $3200.

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

Thanks for the encouragement and bid estimates (and criticism…seriously. That’s why I like this web community). Actually, I bid it out at $900 labor plus materials and got a bonus upon completion…. and some likely referrals.

-- Life so short, the craft so long to learn

Someone got a steal at $1500.

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

This is a nice design, the configuration of the legs/side rails keeps it from looking two heavy which is often the case for walnut pieces.

Good idea getting a photographer to highlight your work, that can make a big difference.

Well done! Great design!

-- christopheralan http://www.projectwoodworks.com

I think this is a fantastic piece. The proportion and geometry is great! As quadcap mentioned, it does not appear heavy as is typical of walnut pieces. This has even made me rethink an upcoming walnut project. I particularly like the knotty side rail. And at $1500 somebody got a STEAL! Well Done!

Stunning!