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Free Woodworking Plans - Bookcases and Bookshelves |
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In this On-Line Extra issue, we are showing a rendering of what the sofa table would look like if it were built with cherry and featured Craftsman-style pulls. This alternate design option is available to download in this Online Extra. |
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This is a striking upside-down bookcase which could be the makings of an interesting reading corner. |
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This bookcase will be a great talking point in the homes of old sailors and landlubbers alike. And it is cheap to make, too! |
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This free video has more than 1 hour of instructions on how to build a bookcase with adjustable shelves. You will get two options for the base. The basic case has a flat-bracket base, with simple curves cut on the bandsaw. Or, you can substitute an ogee bracket foot. |
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Our contemporary room divider is the ideal place for books and collectibles. And, It is easy to build. |
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To build a built-in wall unit bookcase, determine the dimensions of the space required; for simplicity, I have eliminated the window requirement as shown in the photo (at this site); the dimensions of this plan will be three equal-sized units. |
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Transform your living room from dull to delightful with a wooden fireplace mantle and bookcase. In a few simple steps you will have created a stylish and useful storage place for books, collectibles, a stereo or logs. This do-it-yourself home improvement free woodworking diy information is courtesy of the HGTV web site. |
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Ron recently custom built a bookcase in his family room. When it came to painting, he did what he has always does, and painted the back wall with the same color as cabinetry. But while flipping through a magazine, Ron’s wife saw a bookcase similar to the one Ron had just built, with the back painted an accent color. |
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Australian Woodsmith is a practical magazine for all woodworkers. From Issue 41. With a different base and a few moulding profile changes you can give your bookcase an entirely new appearance. It won not take any additional work but you will notice a more traditional look. |
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This free woodworking projects page is courtesy of the Meliz Crafts web site. |
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More Free Woodworking Projects - Bookcases and Bookshelves | |
This set of storage modules can sit close to the floor or rise all the way to the ceiling. Build as many as you like! |
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These are a set of bookshelves I am building for the Alaska Bird Observatory. They are approximately seven feet tall and nine feet long. The shelves are build from three seperate, dovetailed boxes which are joined together and rest on a base. More details at this link. |
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When you hear the phrase inchesknock-down furniture, inches you probably picture something that comes in a cardboard box, takes half an hour to assemble and can barely hold its own weight. Well, this cherry knock-down bookcase definitely doesn not fit that mold. It may be knock-down construction, but that’s where the resemblance ends. This project is a classic design that looks great and offers a few woodworking techniques that just might surprise you. It is knock-down construction the way it should be! |
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The knock-down cherry bookshelf can also be built with traditional mortise and tenon joinery. This alternate design option is available to download in this Online Extra. |
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When you hear the phrase knock-down furniture, inches what comes to mind? You probably picture something that comes in a cardboard box, takes half an hour to assemble and can barely hold its own weight. Well, the cherry knock-down bookshelf definitely doesn not fit that mold. It may be knock-down construction, but that’s where the resemblance ends. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra. |
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With a sheet of plywood you can make one of these woodworking projects. The project skill level is rated as Intermediate. |
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Here is a great project that will really exercise your woodworking abilities -- a set of medium height bookshelves held together with dovetails. |
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Add warmth and character to a room by installing built-in bookshelves in an unused corner with these easy step-by-step instructions. |
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This shelf unit is simple and inexpensive to build. It features adjustable shelves and can be used in the house or workshop. It can easily be mounted on your workshop wall. |
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A 36 inches wide x 36 inches deep x 96 inches high bookshelf. This is a basic design which should be easy for beginner woodworkers. |
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Bookcases and Bookshelves Woodworking Plans for sale |
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Originally called a barristers bookcase, whereby barrister is a British term for lawyer, these cases have been around since the beginning of the 20th century. Sadly, due to age and use, many of the original bookcases are in pretty rough condition. Our updated version breathes new life into the classic design and solves the problem that seemed to have been a design flaw in the original. Build them to suit the scale of your own library or office and we are sure they will be passed down for generations to come. Plan features:
Design features:
Designer: Andy Rae |
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Our twist on this classic project includes a drawer at the bottom to keep hanging files close at hand. Even full loaded, it rolls in and out easily on heavy-duty slides. The drawer box joiner requires just a single setup on the tablesaw explained within this plan. As an option, we will show you how to install a mortised lock in the bottom drawer. |
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Classic lines and rounded corners highlight this elegant cabinet. Hardwood glued to plywood lends the appearance of frame-and-panel sides without the need for cutting difficult joints. Half-lap joints cut on the tablesaw ease door construction. Mullions adhered to the glass create the look of four-pane divided-light doors without the pain of fussy moldings. |
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This woodworking plan was originally featured in the July 2009 issue of WOOD Magazine. Classic lines and rounded corners highlight this elegant cabinet. Hardwood glued to plywood lends the appearance of frame-and-panel sides without the need for cutting difficult joints. Half-lap joints cut on the tablesaw ease door construction. Mullions adhered to the glass create the look of four-pane divided-light doors without the pain of fussy moldings. Overall dimensions: 41 inches wide x 16 inches deep x 36 inches high. |
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Our twist on this classic project includes a drawer at the bottom to keep hanging files close at hand. Even full loaded, it rolls in and out easily on heavy-duty slides. The drawer box joiner requires just a single setup on the tablesaw explained within this plan. As an option, we will show you how to install a mortised lock in the bottom drawer. Overall dimensions are 35 inches wide by 16 inches deep by 49 inches high. The woodworking plan for this item was featured in the Dec/Jan 2009 issue of WOOD. |
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This early example of modular office furniture still makes it case. You may stack the modular bookshelf units up to five high. With only two units your barristers bookcase does double duty as a sideboard or hall table. Each unit measures approximately 15 inches high, 36.25 inches wide and 13.5 inches deep. Three units shown. |
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We have seen a great many bookcases in our travels around the country, but none more good-looking and versatile than this one. And should you ever have to relocate, you will find the modular pieces making up the bookcase a breeze to take apart and reassemble. We even include instructions to build a four-high bookcase. The measurements below are for the two-high bookcase. |
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Put your treasured books, collectibles, and craftsmanship on display with this stylish case-on-case project that is surprisingly easy to build. Though this handsome piece looks sophisticated, you do not need the skills of a master craftsman to build it. Whether you have made cabriole legs before or not, you will discover the process for shaping them - using only a bandsaw, rasp, handsaw, and mill file - amazingly simple. |
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Here is a masterpiece you can build that will showcase your treasured tomes for years to come. Simply change the wood type and trim details to suit your taste. We will show you how. The bookcase has a fixed shelf and three adjustable shelves to hold loads of books or display items. The height measurement is approximate depending on which style you choose to build. |
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Standing fully 7 feet tall, with six shelves (five of which adjust on standards and brackets), this stately walnut showcase has more than enough room for a librarians ransom in books. Fluted face-frame stiles and rich cove molding at the top make it a natural for traditionally styled interiors. |
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With fluted pilasters and a keyed arch topped by a broken pediment, this project brings the vocabulary of classical architecture into the living room. By installing lights and glass shelves you can display fine collectibles. Or, if you wish, combine the two for the best of both interests. In this project you will learn how to rout flutes by using a simple auxiliary base with your plunge router. And large cove moldings are a breeze with just your table saw and a straightedge. |
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Simple, yet stunningly elegant. Add to the Arts-and-Crafts Collection set with this stately bookcase. We embellished ours with cutouts in the side panels, reproduction hardware, and glass-framed doors to capture the quality and ambience of furniture from this era of craftsmen. |
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Showcase your craftsmanship with this easy-to-build masterpiece. It goes together using straightforward rabbet, dado, and groove joinery. Super-simple faux tenons give the look of through-tenons for the bottom rails. |
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This bookcase clock provides lots of shelf space in less than one square foot of floor space. A perfect showcase for our white and black Shaker dial. Scroll patterns are drawn FULL SIZE. |
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This shelf unit makes an efficient use of corner space. It holds a surprisingly large number of books since both side can be used for storage. This pattern pack consists of 1 page, 18x24 inches. Or save on mailing costs! Available in PDF downloadable format too, view product 15-972. |
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Here is a masterpiece you can build that will showcase your treasured tomes for years to come. Simply change the wood type and trim details to suit your taste. We will show you how. The bookcase, which measures 33-3/4 inches wide by 13 inches deep by approximately 6-1/2 feet high, has a fixed shelf and three adjustable shelves to hold loads of books or display items. |
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Want the convenience of knock-down assembly without sacrificing furniture quality? This unique woodworking plan features solid-wood construction with easy, knock-down hardware for quick disassembly. Biscuit joinery (in place of mortise and tenon joinery) simplifies the construction without sacrificing strength. Plan includes shop tips and techniques for professional results. |
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Ingenious design adds five-drawer storage space, bookcase and display shelf to adorn your hearth or any small area in any room. Simply attractive; wonderfully useful! 24 inches high x 14 inches wide x 47 inches long. |
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Classic design. Glass doors protect prized books and collectibles. Oak and oak plywood. 5 ft. tall by 4 ft. wide by 1 ft. deep. |
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Features tempered glass doors and three shelves. 60 in. tall by 36 in. wide by 12 in. deep. |
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 Building Architectural Models BookWhether you intend to add flair to your office presentation or charm to your model train set, this book will give you professional insight into designing and producing architectural models--with truly spectacular results. This book is a primer for the design, construction, and presentation of the three-dimensional model from conceptual drawings. Ideal for use inside or outside the classroom, the process begins with the construction of a cube and tetrahedron, and moves on to encompass manufactured modules, a commercial building, a single-story house, and a city rowhouse. Landscaping and presentation details are also provided to make your creations look their absolute best. Beautiful photography illustrates the step-by-step instructions for the beginning projects, as well as a colorful gallery of more complex designs that will excite and inspire you. These projects are a wonderful combination of the precision of model-building and the limitlessness of your creativity. |
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