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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | Everyone needs more storage for books and other media. That's why building shelving is so popular among woodworkers, whether the project is a simple shelved built-in or a high-style bookcase. While building a basic box is fairly easy, constructing a stylish piece that that will hold substantial weight takes some design savvy. In this collection of recent articles from "Fine Woodworking "and" Fine Homebuilding," America's most accomplished craftsmen contribute their advice on building sturdy and attractive bookcases and shelves, and also provide instruction for the special design requirements of built-ins and entertainment centers. The 16 projects, in a wide array of styles, offer enough variety to suit any taste and skill level. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Paperback: | 220 pages | | Publisher: | Taunton Press | | Publication Date: | October 14, 2008 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 1600850499 | | Product Length: | 10.5 inches | | Product Width: | 8.54 inches | | Product Height: | 0.6 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.57 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.71 inches | | Package Width: | 8.43 inches | | Package Height: | 0.55 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 12 reviews |
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59 of 60 found the following review helpful:
 Fantastic Guide with Details Nov 22, 2009
By Sonya
"readaholic"
I bought this book, mainly for the section on closets and bookshelves. I got a bonus though, because the section on cabinets was also one of my favorites. It will probably be a while before I tackle that, but the photos, steps and instructions are clear enough to not feel quite so intimidating. I've taken some woodworking classes like building cabinet doors, basic woodworking where we made shelves and simple drawers, but I have always been a little nervous about jumping right in. This book makes it appear so "doable". Even the front cover made me think, ummm I could do that. I have all the tools and have made some smaller project items, but it's time I think this lady will need to jump in with both feet.
What's really helpful, because I am a planner, is the helpful tips contained in this book. For instance, in the section on shelves on page 6, it shows shelf weight limits for different woods and wood thickness and lengths. Just the kind of information I need when planning a shelf to build. I loved the section on closets (even though a little short -but I guess it IS basically boxes! LOL) because it discussed the heights and widths shelves should be, how much space a hanging clothes need and tips on planning the layout. It discusses the differences and steps when using MDF vs Prefinished vs Wire shelving for closets.
Absolutely loved the details, instructions, tips, photos in this book. Highly recommend.
31 of 35 found the following review helpful:
Practical advice May 14, 2009
By Thomas Vincent
Especially helpful if you want to build simple bookcases from 3/4" birch plywood using drywall screws, glue, brads, circular saw (with jig), and hardwood trim. No dados! Keep the shelves 32" long and 9" wide.
19 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Excellent book! Apr 01, 2009
By B. Workman
This is an excellent book with great pictures. It does a good job of explaining some techniques and what tools are used. I bought it in order to get some ideas on how to build some nice built in cabinets. I am excited about how the project will come out!
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Good for Wood Jun 02, 2011
By Happy Fella
My purpose in buying the book was to build a custom bookcase for my stepdaughter--a recent college grad. She has tons of books, and so constructing a bookcase that was as sturdy as it is attractive was tops on my list. I live in an apartment and also have a minimal amount of woodworking tools (no planer, no router) and so the simpler the better in my case. The work is still in progress, but I find the book to be well laid out, well illustrated/photographed, and great for inspiring ideas and best approaches. It has already been of help with my project, and will serve as a welcome addition to my home improvement library.
17 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Overall an excellant book Feb 14, 2010
By G. Robinson
"Extensive reader"
The projects here are all doable by a determined beginner and use common equipment. I have two minor gripes though: first they mention shelf strength with and without a 2" edging; but never define what the 2" edging consists of. (BTW the sagulator that they refer to apparently no longer exists.) Second they seem to be rather fixated on table saws as tools and don't mention alternate techniques like router, bandsaw or panel saw. ( Everyone doesn't have room for a table saw nor necessarily want one.) The information presented is very useful and the pictures actually show what is going on. I much prefer loose tendons to biscuits as tendons are much stronger and much more useful.
The strength of materials is useful in spite of them not saying what they mean by 2" edging. I didn't realize that magazines are heaver than hard cover books so that was good information.
The most affordable book that really covers the subject and a good read.
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