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04-02-2016, 11:55 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-01-2018, 10:14 PM by 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:
![[Image: 27664832549_8023d29252_b.jpg]](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4593/27664832549_8023d29252_b.jpg)
Shelves are adjustable:
![[Image: 39411294952_dce9a05f23_b.jpg]](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4727/39411294952_dce9a05f23_b.jpg)
Simple molding is made with one pass of a router:
![[Image: 38563581475_d0aae396ca_b.jpg]](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4680/38563581475_d0aae396ca_b.jpg)
The top is plywood wrapped in oak trim:
![[Image: 38563581655_25636b8270_b.jpg]](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4600/38563581655_25636b8270_b.jpg)
Mike
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Nice, I'll bet she loves it.
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Looks great, Mike. Nice even finish. Well built with nice proportions. Instant heirloom!
Well done!
Bob
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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!
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Good for you. Nice straight forward design. That will fit in all sorts of rooms.
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Thanks for the kind comments everyone.
And John, the design was inspired by Norm
Mike
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Very nice, bookshelves are something I need to put on my short list.
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Very nice work - congrats! I feel certain she will cherish it always.
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Nice job Mike. How does the Granddaughter like it?
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Well done Mike I really like it.
Someday I will have skills to make several we need.
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