For sometime, I had wanted to build a bookcase for my son Forrest who is an avid reader. He is a senior at Campbell University. When we asked him what he'd like for Christmas, he said he wanted He & I to build a bookcase for him. Honestly, I had not mentioned my prior idea until he brought it up. As a beginning woodworker, this would be my first ever attempt at a "furniture type piece".
We chose Red Oak as the material of choice. We purchased some 8/4 stock from Scott Smith and purchased some A1 oak veneer from Anchor Hardwoods. Thank you Scott and Heather. These folks are good people and a pleasure to deal with.
Forrest and I began the project December 26th. We now have it ready for sanding and finish. We learned a lot. We are very pleased with how it turned out.
The plan called for dowels instead of the pilasters. But after some several practice attempts (Thanks Bas) we went with the brackets.
Spending this time with one of my favorite people has been the best Christmas present for me. It's a time I'll always look reflect on fondly.
I know how ncwoodworker folks like photos so I attached some below. They were taken with my iphone so please excuse the quality.
Thanks,
Kettrell
We chose Red Oak as the material of choice. We purchased some 8/4 stock from Scott Smith and purchased some A1 oak veneer from Anchor Hardwoods. Thank you Scott and Heather. These folks are good people and a pleasure to deal with.
Forrest and I began the project December 26th. We now have it ready for sanding and finish. We learned a lot. We are very pleased with how it turned out.
The plan called for dowels instead of the pilasters. But after some several practice attempts (Thanks Bas) we went with the brackets.
Spending this time with one of my favorite people has been the best Christmas present for me. It's a time I'll always look reflect on fondly.
I know how ncwoodworker folks like photos so I attached some below. They were taken with my iphone so please excuse the quality.
Thanks,
Kettrell
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