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The bookcase are made of birch supplied from a local wood mill. Together with the owner of the mill I could sort out a pile of figured boards.
The finish is first a coat of boiled linseed oil, with two coats of Liberon finishing oil. At last I used a coat of wax.
-- Norwegian (living in Sarpsborg in Norway) www.masur.no
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GMoney
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posted 205 days ago
That is really some beautiful wood. What a nice design and great workmanship. Just the kind of bookcase I’d like to build. Well done!
-- Greg, CT
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 205 days ago
A beautiful piece of furniture.
I love the wavy grain of the Birch.
You did a great job of choosing the right boards.
You’ve also added a beautiful finish to it.
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Bradford
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A masterpiece of craftsmanship, very beautiful grain, and a finish that makes the grain “POP”. Excellent pics.
-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.
jockmike2
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Beautiful piece, looks really sturdy also. mike
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Lakey
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Nice score on the flame birch, and you did a beautiful job with it.
-- "No Board Left Behind"
GaryK
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That has to be the finest looking birch I have ever seem. Great bookcase.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Scott Bryan
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I haven’t seen birch with this kind of figure. This is a really nice piece. You did a good job both on the construction and the finishing sides as well.
Thanks for the post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
rikkor
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Wow, you sure made the best of sorting the woodpile. That is a very fine bookcase.
-- Maplewood, MN
cajunpen
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posted 204 days ago
Bravo – that is some beautiful wood. I think that the simplistic design of the bookcase was a great choice – it really showcases the beauty of the wood.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/