Granddaughter's bookshelf complete

[Ohio Mike]

I checked off an item on my ToDo list today.  This bookshelf is 27 x 12 x 40 inches tall and fits into an awkward little corner in my Granddaughter's room.  



I enjoy projects like this that are quick and cheap to build.  



Materials = 1 sheet of 3/4" oak ply from the Home Depot, some scraps of oak from my leftover pile for the trim and face frame, and a can of Minwax Polyshades.







Bottom trim has a simple 45 degree chamfer made on the table saw:

  




Shelves are adjustable:





Simple molding is made with one pass of a router:





The top is plywood wrapped in oak trim:

  




Mike

[tag]

Nice, I'll bet she loves it.

[RedBob]

Looks great, Mike. Nice even finish. Well built with nice proportions. Instant heirloom!

Well done!
Bob

[Joel H.]

I really like quick & cheap - but I really like nice & functional even better. I think you scored on all of them.

I also know how much fun it is to build stuff for grandchildren - sweet!

Joel

[John Mihich]

Good for you. Nice straight forward design. That will fit in all sorts of rooms.

[Ohio Mike]

Thanks for the kind comments everyone.

And John, the design was inspired by Norm



Mike

[bobs64ford352]

Very nice, bookshelves are something I need to put on my short list.

Bob

[Tapper]

Very nice work - congrats! I feel certain she will cherish it always.

Doug

[Steve N]

Nice job Mike. How does the Granddaughter like it?

[Arlin Eastman]

Well done Mike I really like it.

Someday I will have skills to make several we need.