How To Build A Bookcase With Glass Doors
Peachstone standard bookcase with its ornate design on its glass panel doors this bookcase is different from the majority out there on the market.
How to build a bookcase with glass doors. Build a bookcase with doors structure and details make the difference in this shaker style case. Supporting a tease as to what lies beyond the glass facade it is a must in a library or den. The width should be 1x8 to 1x4 inches.
By christian becksvoort 128 jan feb 1998 issue. Christian becksvoort designed this small bookcase to carry just a few details a dovetailed molding at the top of the case. Make sure that the recess is 1x4 inches in depth.
The stained glass doors in the center turn a seemingly mundane bookshelf into an addition that stands out in the room. I searched for an old door and finally found one at one of our local flea markets for 45 not too bad since it was. To 66in wide and up to 96in.
The opened bookcase will take up to 13 1 2 or more inches of the door opening. This free bookcase plan from lee s wood projects will get you a simple but elegant bookcase that will last for years to come. Each bookcase door has a fixed middle shelf and four adjustable shelves.
It is now time to sketch out the door jambs on each side of the opening. How to build a wood bookcase from lee s wood projects. Place the saw at the height of 1 4 inch while cutting the wooden frame.
The doors slide open along a steel roller system at the top and the bottom to reveal the secret room. Bookcase sizes range from 36in. Note if a different size opening or bookcase in in the plans proceed the same way but ensuring that the plywood is large enough to accommodate.
By susan jay design. Glass doors need not cover your bookcases entirely and a custom design like the one above is brings along with it a sense of uniqueness and creativity. That particular bookcase was created by gail at my repurposed life how fantastic.
There are photos diagrams a material list cutting instructions and building instructions in this bookcase plan. Order them directly from the manufacturer. Contemporary a straight design with no fuss is relative of contemporary form a pair of plain 4 panel glass doors may rest against a base of white.
The doors are available in hardwood veneers mdf or vinyl lam. Sub step 4 sketch the jambs. Traditional stately cherry wood finish and strong silhouettes of the classic design always make these wooden bookcases with glass doors an eye stopper.
Step 4 measurement for the glass doors. Step by step tutorial with links to supplies. How to build diy cabinet doors for almost any size bookcase using a only a couple tools.
How to build a bookcase using an old door. The folks at purebond plywood posted a picture of a bookcase made with an old door on the purebond facebook page and i thought it was a fabulous idea.
