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Hello All, this bookcase I made in Jan. 08. The lumber store, Busy Beaver had a good sale on 1×10 x 6’, for 2.99 apiece pine of course. So I got some and decided to build it. Its 12 inches deep, 44” wide, and 67 1/2” tall. I stained it Puritan Pine and put semi-gloss poly on it. I’m posting this because, Projects don’t need to cost alot, or take forever to make. As long as you enjoy and have fun. Thanks for looking.
Total cost: 10 boards x 2.99 = __ not much
Enjoy
-- Your Brother in WoodWorking John, Pittsburgh , PA.
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Grumpy
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posted 78 days ago
Very cost effective & versatile John.
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Dusty56
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posted 78 days ago
So far , so good !
I was wondering if you were going to put a back on it or if it will be secured to a wall to let the wall color show through around the books and if the single thickness shelves will support books without sagging being nearly 4’ wide.The color is excellent and the “raised panel ” ends add alot to the piece ….
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Lip
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posted 78 days ago
Looks like a great project … must be some heavy pine John … looks like it managed to turn the whole room sideways! : X
PS … don’t ever tell my wife “Projects don’t need to cost alot” ... her markup is outrageous! lol
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motthunter
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posted 77 days ago
looking good
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Scott Bryan
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posted 77 days ago
John,
This is a nice booKcase. Pine is a pretty wood to work with and the knots add character to the piece. The raised panels add a nice touch to the piece 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.
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posted 77 days ago
You created a good buy into a great project- nice job
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Bradford
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posted 77 days ago
John, good point. Affordability, functionality, and excellent design. You nailed this one on the head.
-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.
Allan Branch
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posted 69 days ago
pappy it looks great, is there a place to see how you built it? I am a newbie sorry if its a dumb question.
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mrtrim
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posted 69 days ago
great job pappy !
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