Built-in Bookcases

Rob,

These are gorgeous. I can well understand how much work it involved. It seems that you simply worked your tools to death. Bummer about the sander as well. Did you have to replace it? that is why I dislike borrowing someone else’s tools. I am always afraid of breaking it.

But in this case your project more than justified the path you took in its construction.

Well done!!!

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Nice work! Great addition to your home.

-- Steve, Carrollton, TX

Very nice Rob! I know how much work this is because a few years ago I built a birch wall of bookcases in my den very similar and also used 3/4 in. birch plywood and trimed in solid birch…except mine did’t go all the way to the floor but rests on a built in ledge about 3’ off the floor. Mine was stained a light “fruitwood” (I think).

Yours looks great!

-- Martin, Kansas

Nice! Large projects lead to large satisfaction when the job is done and you can admire all our hard work.

Scott,

The sander was very old and rarely used so my father-in-law wasn’t too worried about its replacement. He said he’ll use my new one if he needs it. I’ll pick him up a 1/4 sheet ROS for his b-day though – they are the way to go in my opinion.

Thanks for the nice comments everybody; much appreciated.

Very nice looking built-ins. Thank you for sharing.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

Those are great! You really did a fantastic job on them!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Looks like a pro job to me!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Great looking built-In. You did a beautiful job on it. I have always enjoyed doing built-Ins. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

I also have the TS3650 and I love it. I know the Rigid tools are much less expensive than many others but I can’t find a flaw with it. The built ins look great, I am wondering if I have room for a similar project now.

-- Total Freakin Newbie

Now thats a first class reading room…your time and effort will pay off in volumes…Blkcherry

‘pay off in volumes’ – LOL! Good one, blackcherry!

Rob, a fine job. I love a power wall of books and this is one of the best. I particularly like the little nooks above the door.

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

very nce job like that you used every inch of space for extra storage