Bookcase build

[Jason Buresh]

While not as extraordinary as the one built a while ago, I am putting the finishing touches on my book case. I need to finish fitting and attaching trim and then it should be ready for paint. Thinking a green or a blue milk paint.

This is the biggest build I have done without the use of power tools. Many things learned along the way.

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[Jim Koepke]

Looks good so far.

What wood is used?

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[James Pallas]

Looks very good. How did you fasten the top? What joint did you use for the shelves? I vote for dark green. You have a well equipped hand tool kit there.
Jim

[Jason Buresh]

It is pine.

[Jason Buresh]

The top board of the carcass is dovetailed and the top is glued to that board. The shelves are held in by dados. I used a back saw to cut the walls of the dado down to depth, chiseled out the majority of waste, and used a router plane to flatten to final depth. Dark green was my original plan, and I think I am going to stick with it. I have a dark blue I picked up that's kinda nice though too.

[Nathan Johnson]

I like it and also vote dark green.
Are you going to shellac the knots prior to paint?

[Kevin Adams]

Nicely done! Looks like you’ve got a great cozy shop there, too, everything close by for easy use.

Kevin

[Jerry Olexa]

Looks good

[Jason Buresh]

I like it and also vote dark green.
Are you going to shellac the knots prior to paint?

I hadn't thought about that but seems like a good idea

[Don Penniman]

Very impressive - nicely designed and nicely built. Add another vote for dark green.

[Mike Manning]

Nice bookcase Jason. Why shellac the knots before painting?

[Christopher Charles]

Nicely done! And I'm partial to green as well. Post pics when finished.