We used Ana’s plans in the Grade 12 Custom Woodworking class this semester at St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. Surprisingly the all boys class really enjoyed the project and there effort shows in the final products. We built them to order and sold them at cost to the other teachers to replenish the ever shrinking lumber budget.
For the first few bookcases we used wood screws,dowel plugs, and biscuit joints, but quickly smartened up and purchased a Kreg Master System. If you were on the fence about getting this system, then take our advice and go out and buy one. We now have a second system on order.
We added customizations with mitered trim pieces, custom colours, wallpapering (see pink shelf), and choice of a backer board or choosing to leave it open with trim all around. The project is such a hit, we now have 6 more shelves on-order for next semester.
Thanks for a great website.
(White, Pink, Lime Green, Wild Grape)
Because we used Pine with knots we used spackling compound to seal the knots and all parts were sanded with 80, 120 and finally 220 grit sand paper. Prior to painting in all corners we ran a bead of paint-able white caulking to give a nice finished look.
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Ashlee0703
Wed, 07/31/2013 - 12:55
I love that you did this as
I love that you did this as part of class! They're gorgeous!