70 - How to Build a 6 ft. Standard Cherry Bookcase 4K

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This is a project that we built for a client. It is a 6 foot tall Standard Bookcase made from Cherry. It also is built with a single sheet of ¾’ Combination plywood, (which is an engineered plywood that has a veneer core sandwiched between 2 layers of MDF, then outer layers of flat sawn cherry), and it consists of a solid cherry top and trim. The project features adjustable shelves, and in addition to being 6’ tall, it is 2 feet wide, and 1’ in depth.
This is a fantastic project that is a lot of fun to build and doesn’t need a lot of skill. Having a table saw helps a lot, but not a lot of tools are needed to complete it. Plus everyone needs a bookcase or two.
Things we used for this project:
Tools:
Grizzly Cabinet Table Saw - amzn.to/3wXwzo1
BOSCH 12 Inch Sliding Glide Miter Saw - amzn.to/3j331SU
Kreg Trak and Stops Kit - amzn.to/3ZVgnkB
Kreg Self-Adhesive Measuring Tape - amzn.to/3DGNpLU
Dewalt 9ft Pocket Tape Measure - amzn.to/3HzzqZf
Empire Framing Square - amzn.to/3XRfnvX
Rockler Drill Jig - amzn.to/40w8jXZ
Shelf Pin Self Centering Drill Bit - amzn.to/3Hvzf1f
Dewalt Power Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries and Charger - amzn.to/3johJUr
BOSCH 12 Inch Sliding Glide Miter Saw - amzn.to/3j331SU
Kreg Trak and Stops Kit - amzn.to/3ZVgnkB
Kreg Self-Adhesive Measuring Tape - amzn.to/3DGNpLU
Grizzly Jointer - amzn.to/3j09TAk
Microjig Table Saw Pushblock - amzn.to/3XQ7I1y
Bessey 24" Parallel Clamp - amzn.to/3XOyl6u
Rockler Wood Glue Applicator Set - amzn.to/3ws9Ctc
Table saw Dado Blade - amzn.to/2wZH7m1
Dewalt Pre-Drill Countersink Bit Set - amzn.to/40wTMer
BORA 100" Straight Cut Guide for Circular Saws - amzn.to/3wPP79I
Dewalt Circular Saw, Tool Only - amzn.to/3DplHTx
Wood Glue Dispenser - amzn.to/3D94pKz
Grizzly Planer - amzn.to/3x2v20l
MNA Round-Over Bit - amzn.to/3Rnurzr
Ogee Rail and Stile Router Bit Set - amzn.to/3HVSq5C
Dewalt Biscuit Joiner - amzn.to/3HzBqkd
Jorgensen 48-inch Bar Clamps - amzn.to/3DwZbbs
Machinist Engineer Solid Square - amzn.to/3l22Mb2
Grizzly Bandsaw - amzn.to/3XUUobR
Ridgid Oscillating Belt Sander - amzn.to/3Y6G8g2
Milwaukee Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/3IeEOTb
Torx Bit Set - amzn.to/3YmGL5P
Freud Chamfer Bit Set - amzn.to/3l8VT8e
Microjig Grr-Ripper Table Saw Pushblock - amzn.to/3XQ7I1y
Woodpeckers Square 8-inch x 5-inch - amzn.to/401kV9k
Ridgid 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander - amzn.to/3JefhdM
Pneumatic Pin Nailer - amzn.to/40kXlUQ
Bosch Plunge Router & Fixed Base - amzn.to/3X0R3XS
Combination Square Set 6" & 12" - amzn.to/3kB2jfW
Soft Sanders Set - amzn.to/40v29aD
Hand Sanding Block - amzn.to/3Rnsx1F
Dewalt Bar Clamp - amzn.to/3Rgtzgd
Material:
100 grit SandBlaster Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets - amzn.to/3l7cWHM
150 grit SandBlaster Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets - amzn.to/3HVVE9b
220 grit SandBlaster Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets - amzn.to/3HvoBrj
320 grit SandBlaster Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets - amzn.to/3jp4Ut1
Titebond III Glue - amzn.to/3wvDDIh
Deck Screws 1-5/8" - amzn.to/3Y9ITxk
Sandpaper Set 5-Inch - amzn.to/3Wygb7S
Deft Satin Spray - amzn.to/40ffHXw
Birch Wood Biscuits - amzn.to/3l3jRl3
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[@bjspyder4148]

Watching your kids help you reminds me of my dad. I spent half my childhood crawling under, over, and behind things to hold for him. I remember it fondly.

[@kanamasai5194]

You always introduce people in your video. They are never nameless beings hovering in the background. What wonderful courtesy. I can only imagine you are a respectful person who also receives a lot of respect. I'm awed by your old-style, once-upon a time common manners & courtesy.

[@boosterg]

Finally, a bookcase build that does not end with the case getting painted. Love it.

[@cindyfisher3149]

I love the tip about the straw for getting glue out of the corners. Thank you!

[@stephenrobinson8250]

Biscuits will provide extra holding power on the mitered corners of the bottom molding. If this bookcase gets placed on a carpet floor and someone tries to move it, it places a great deal of stress on the corners of the molding. The biscuits ensure the corners never come apart. Just a suggestion from one furniture maker to another. We can always learn new tips and tricks to help make our final product last long after we've gone.

[@jesper1406]

I love that the whole family is involved... Respect to you, Sir!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@janetpersons8030]

The glue we have today is very good and we no longer need to flood the parts. You may want to include that in your dialogue. You are a great woodworker .

[@backpacker3421]

LOVE the trick of doing a mitered cut in a straw to make a corner glue scraper. That is truly awesome.

[@jeannainnc8390]

Drooling over that plywood, just gorgeous.

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Dear James, Another yet beautifully made book case your customer will cherish & enjoy using it. It's always an absolute pleasure watching you & your family creating exceedingly nice pieces of work. Kind regards.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you so much!

[@HappyPappynKatyTX]

Perfect bookcase! My wife ordered 2 of these. Guess i have to get to work! Marvelous

[@jeremybaity7002]

That grain is absolutely beautiful. Really cool teamwork. Reminds me of when my Pops would highly encourage me to come help him work on the car. I never thought I enjoyed it until you meet grown men that have zero trade skills and appear lost when a thought is required. I just wanna know a little about a lot. Thank you for the knowledge.

[@jkasten101]

You continue to provide the best woodworking content on KZbin!! Fantastic instruction as usual!!!

[@janetpersons8030]

I really appreciate the way you build. You always explain what you are doing in layman’s terms.I love the plan and I am goin gto make one

[@MccaneWoodcrafts]

James, that is absolutely beautiful! Emily loves it and it look great in her apartment. Thank you so much for time to do this for her.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Frank! We are very happy she likes it. And I really appreciate you giving us the opportunity to build & film it, and for being so patient with our schedule.

[@aaronrubin7168]

What a gorgeous bookshelf! I'm inspired to make one myself now. Well done to you and the family!

[@chrisbresh8817]

I love your explanations, no assumption of your viewer's expertise. Thank you

[@timoteoharvey]

I have recently watched several of your videos and I really appreciate the level of skill that your daughters have with power tools and the great care that they take when handling them each and every time. I am trying to teach my kids the same thing!

[@gspdefalco]

Enjoy the way you describe how to do everything and that your girls help you out great job.

[@sharpeguns1]

Thank you for your great Video's. I've been real sick and Have had several Heart Attack's. You saved my Life. I watched and like alot of Videos. The Hospital Programming as long as the food was Terrible. I sufficed and your Videos kept me sane. Going back in the 29th, more Heart Surgery. But I'm prepared. God bless in his will. I love you Guys & Gals

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

The whole King family will have you in our hearts & prayers and we wish you a speedy recovery back to full health!

[@richarddicktaylor219]

Thank you for such an informative piece. It's terrific to see such an outstanding family enterprise & I liked the wry humour.

[@1954JDR]

That is a beautiful piece of furniture. Definitely showroom quality.

[@cocko40]

Very nice and precise. It’s also nice that it’s a family affair.

[@tsquaredwoodworks3037]

James, great video as always! Loved the humor in this one. You take what seems to be a crazy difficult project and break it down and show that it is not that hard. Us newbies can make great things too! Keep up the great work!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! You are very kind.

[@joshbrown1022]

Fantastic tip for drawing the arch, really dressed up my bookcase build! Thanks!

[@makeverse584]

This video is simply superb!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@colintebble5380]

Great to see the team putting together a beautiful constructed book case... A job well done again

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Colin!

[@robertdyson2228]

I just realized that KZbin had unsubscribed me from your channel. Like your work very much.

[@Thom4123]

What a beautiful bookcase. Excellent tutorial on your builds. Awesome job guys y’all take care.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you very much!

[@KCotreau]

This guy is a true perfectionist and master.

[@alfredneumann4692]

...... and there is no to much glue.... This Cherry looks very nice. Never seen such a kind of plywood here in Germany. Thank you for this video.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hello Alfred, thank you!

[@LostWhits]

I've never seen plywood like that in Australia either.

[@GuitarSlinger2112]

love that zero clearance tape on the miter saw. I just got some of that stuff myself. thanks for sharing!

[@Maritza1204]

Beautiful work Mr King, Sai's wrist "tattoo" is the best!!! 😄 she cracks me up with the photo Bombing. I LOVE yall's videos!

[@bobkoss280]

I love watching you work. So much envy.

[@300leothelion]

I like to choose nail varnish to match my chosen t-shirt as well.... Only kidding. Great build. Nearly same way I build mine. Thanks for uploading 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Thanks! Very helpful and informative! And, you can never have too many clamps!

[@tammyfinch5469]

Gorgeous! You guys never fail to amaze me.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Tammy, thank you!

[@eddiestipe2009]

James and team, another outstanding video. Your videos cover the material in great detail but also safety. Once again thank you for sharing.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Eddie. Thank you!

[@chrisswartzwelder8494]

I learned a straw technique for removing glue from you guys. I really enjoy the videos.

[@babakkhoramdin3146]

Perfect job you folks did. Awesome 👏👏👏

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!!

[@williamsr81]

The straw tool glue cleanout is a great tip. I always have issues with that. Wish I'd thought of it.

[@dalewilliamson1125]

Very nice project James and family.

[@kleincarpentry1438]

I love the straw trick, very clever!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

As always, you are a fountain of knowledge, with a nice mix of humor. Lovely shelf.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

You are too kind Tyson! :-)

[@raider6511]

Looks nice. Thanks for showing.

[@mprumsey]

Beautiful Job

[@peterbonifacio3288]

Excellent project and detailed video. Compliments!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

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[@stevewalker7822]

I really liked the raised panel look for the bottom trim.

[@nowaas66]

I like the fact that the glue sweeps itself to the trash ! :) Great educational video, thanks for sharing your fine woodworking with us.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Haha, Thank you!

[@robertevans6481]

Awesome build guys and gals....as well as the extra tips on how to....have a great weekend..

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Robert!

[@pbj1042]

Hi King family. I watched 5 vid's so far. I really enjoy your work. Good voice over, video camera skills. Looks you are having fun with your family its good to see that.

[@jaykeehan5813]

This was very helpful in moving me forward on my own bookcase project. I previously had no idea how to make my own cove moulding and from this video was inspired to create some this morning (I have a pin nailer on order now to get it attached). I also was in a quandary about whether it would be okay to glue a solid maple panel to my plywood top and it set my mind at ease to know that the wide gluing area would serve as a laminate and not to worry overmuch about wood movement. I may even try to make this exact project at some point if I can get an assistant. Thank you for the useful and inspirational video.

[@jasonleger1620]

Looks like you taught them well as they use some pretty safe practices as I see it. Good job and great looking work

[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for showing & sharing that

[@Kyle_Mo]

stunning piece!

[@TurkiAU]

Awesome as usual, thanks for sharing.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@davidclauson5256]

Thanks James, I didn't know titebond had come out with a new glue. Ordering now. Lol. Like those sanding pad, I will order some from your link.

[@markfrank0924]

Very nice work. I really enjoyed the video and appreciate the fact you ahve involved your kids as well. This is a skill that can be used as a career or hobby that can last a lifetime. I particularly appreciate the attention to detail and like you I see the value in lots of glue.

[@markusburrell8809]

great instructive build, Thanks

[@lmaorightnow]

Awesome work!

[@miketaylor7064]

Very nice work!!

[@mikeknoll1130]

That is a very nice book cast, great job.

[@joecatling8043]

Mr James you are a wood working genious thank you, i enjoy all your shows

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Joe, Thank you!

[@lcook0825]

Another great video and presented in layman terms as usual. Thanks.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@koalafan1576]

Great job on the bookshelf.

[@MikeBramm]

Another fine woodworking project from the King family. Great job. I'll have to get some of that Titebond 2000. 😉

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

😆😂🤣👍🏻

[@jeffmo1018]

Beautiful piece

[@MichaelGalletly]

Beautiful.

[@chadhickey9527]

Very nice setup.

[@seantalbot3178]

Superb, as always!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@mikeuk1954]

Lovely bookcase. Your Girls are a credit to you James. I have workshop envy. 😉

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Mike. Thank you!

[@alaskanmal]

Hi from South Australia, another great video very pleasing to watch with a great result, and I love the tips and explanations you give as you go along. Keep em coming

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

That is very kind. Thank you!

[@smithsoncreationshandcraft5770]

Very nice. I like that bookcase alot👍👍❤️

[@cwbwoodchip]

Thanks for making these videos they are very helpful

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@lcook0825]

Very nice video. Thanks.

[@unsunghero72]

Nicely done! Beautiful .

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@keithwilliamson236]

Beautiful

[@kevindumais9610]

You have some really good helpers!

[@jimrow6704]

Love that push stick

[@na2305]

Really really nice. You do amazing work

[@SCRAPWOODTOCRAFTWOOD]

Excellent well explained video as always james thank you

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thanks Warren!

[@Pantor1643]

Well done once again. I’m having a bad cold. So I’m home enjoying your videos. 😂

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thanks Luis! I hope you feel better soon!

[@barstad-9591]

I really like the results you got from the raised panel bit.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Yes, All of the different raised panel bit shapes seem to make really nice trim profiles.

[@SanAndFe]

Oh I don’t know, I think that colour nail varnish would suit you ; ) Nice build, nice video, nice family. Look forward to your next video. 👍🏻

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Haha, Thank you!

[@ianblackman2144]

Very nice work

[@johngunning2123]

Great job! I feel like making something after watching this. Love that Rockler jig, a great piece of kit to have. I made my own out of an old cupboard someone threw away and used electrical tape on the drill bit to set the depth. It works but by the time you have drilled so many holes the tape is pretty sad. I would love to own an assembly bench like the one in the video.

[@aboalyism]

Professional and beautiful family

[@DragonGateDesign]

Turns out awesome

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@janetpersons8030]

That was a great exposition I am going to follow your example.

[@Asta-wl8jz]

I just ran across your site. Beautiful workmanship!

[@robertorivera4027]

Eres un verdadero maestro, tus trabajos siempre son un lujo, saludos cordiales desde Viña Del Mar, Chile

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@pi1171]

James, you've got everything I need. A big shop, nice wood materials, awesome tools and great woodworking skills. Really enjoy to watch and as a bonus, I learn things.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@chrisgriego549]

And he has Great help!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Chis, you are correct! I could do nothing without my family helping!

[@huntingtreasure8855]

very nice build thanks

[@edwinleach7401]

Under the bottom shelf would be a great place to set up a hidden space for valuables.

[@everetthooker4975]

Outstanding job

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@troyfraser5395]

Nice video. Biscuit joints actually make the joint weaker though - they are more used for alignment

[@extreme.4576]

Gorgeous!!!! I need to order the sled cleaning GLUE!!!! Hahaha 👍🏽

[@extreme.4576]

Self cleaning!!! Dang autocorrect!!

[@michaelroof1969]

nice looking!

[@nathansilver9190]

Hi James, Yet another fine video of you and your girls doing a great project. I really enjoy your passion for the craft. It reminds me of.....me. I also want to say thank you for the quality of your productions, it's SO nice to watch your videos without all of yhe ego, drama and swearing. Keep it up, you're doing great. Thanks again my friend.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Nathan, That is very kind. Thank you!