The Woodshop Shed

Craftsman Style Bookcase

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I mostly followed a set of plans to build this bookcase which I don't normally do, but I wanted to be true to the style and the plans were so close to what I had in mind anyway. I altered a few details. For example, I did not use shelf pins to support the shelves. I figured out where I wanted them and built in supports permanently at that height. Adjustable shelves are for store bought bookcases.The wood is sapele which I haven't worked with before. I liked it, but it tears out when going through the planer, so a lot of sanding was involved. The piece is not stained, it just has polyurethane semi-gloss on it. The wood darkens considerably with just that clear coat.

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Cedar Gate

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Cedar Gate I built last spring. Clear Red Cedar. Domino joinery with TimberPro finish. The one cool thing I tried was drawboring the domino's. Worked great and I think helped with seasonal movement. Metalwork also by me. Finished with a patina and clear. Thanks for looking. Sako

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Lathe Tool Cabinet

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My tool holder previous to this was hung behind my lathe so I had to reach over the lathe to get or return a tool. It dawned on me that this was an injury waiting to happen.

Took an end section from one of my first furniture projects from the 70's added a base with wheels repurposed from another item, some top braces, a hardboard cover. Then built the top cabinet from old paneling and 2by4's. Cut the old center drawer from the desk down to make 2 small sliding boxes (photo 5) inside the desk section drawers. Only expenses were the 4 hinges and hasp.

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Sketchup: Making Section Cuts to Show Inner Details

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Whether you are preparing working drawings from your SketchUp model or just want to see some inner details, the Section Cut is a powerful tool

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