Building Long Bookshelves That Don’t Sag

[@dombeck221]

Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves kzbin.infoUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.

[@DhulstDirk]

I doubt a non-woodworker would appreciate the level of expertise it takes to pull off a project like this. Any mistakes or miss cuts and you are throwing away quite a bit of money in time and materials. Absolutely nowhere to hide. Pretty ballsy to go with a biscuit face frame join for such a large project. Pretty much anyone else would have accepted the pin holes. I am seriously impressed.

[@bogermil4201]

As a former bench joiner, i understand just how hard assembling a frame with 82 biscuits is - very great deal of skill on show here

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

I doubt a woodworker used to naturally grown wood and its special needs in terms of directionality and joinery would call a plum and level built plywood box with cookie dowels, dados and screws "expertise" to be honest. Look at the inner back veneer alone, no matter how much stain there was put on, it's still just plywood showing, no effort whatsoever was made even tryna make it look like anything better than ply. It is reasonably well built and looks ok, but expertise ...? Expertise would use modern ways to understand statics and engineering, wouldn't it? Even the metal in the shelves would not be necessary, at all, with a third or even a quarter the width ply sheets turned into hollow box form sandwich shelves, no matter foam or just some flimsy sticks used as an inside divider - at least about a third of the overall weight would have been spared this way, which would count to about a third of the material used "unnecessarily", not to mention the ease to move and position a giant piece like that ... You got to fix it to the wall anyway in this height range, so You do not need any excess weight to "stabilize" it via gravity, do You? Weight as well as the distribution of the very weight inside a product is as important as its different materials combined to maximum strength are. Every part is supposed to take over at least two special tasks in terms of statics, better three tasks, and it gets into "expertise" engineering to reckon this and use the different material's strengths and weaknesses to produce a superior system outa "normal" materials by combination, at least in my book.

[@AffordBindEquipment]

@@manfredschmalbach9023 After over 45 years in the cabinet trade, 36 years with my own shop, I have found that there is a formula for bidding. There are 3 parts: materials, time (labor), and quality (labor). You only let the customer control one of these. You have no idea what restraints he had when starting this project. Box shelves would have taken a lot more time to build and no difference in the end result, except his are heavier. Well, somehow they got it into the office, everyone is happy, and he got paid. So the back doesn't meet your spec. Look at the installed pic. All the back is covered and will be until the buyer retires. And not even sure what you mean by making plywood look like anything other than plywood. It's plywood. Plywood will always be plywood. It will stain differently and have a different sheen when finished. Just how much time in the finishing process would you take to make it what you want? And then all your work gets covered up.... Given an unlimited budget, he could have had the shelves made from cast aircraft grade waffle cored aluminum and then veneered them. He could have made a stile and rail back with solid panels. He could have ....lots of things. But he didn't. I think his design was maybe overbuilt. I may have built it simpler. But the robust construction will keep him from ever getting a call a year from now that the shelves have sagged 1/4". That's the nightmare he has avoided and can sleep at night knowing he won't get that call. To say that this didn't show expertise reminds me of the Fine Woodworking mag I used to get. If you didn't use sustained growth all solid materials (mostly exotics), hand sawn, hand jointed and hand scraped smooth surfaces, all mortise and tenoned or dovetailed together (no fasteners, God forbid), finished with 15 coats of custom mixed shellac, french polished surfaces, all worthy of a museum or expensive gallery in New York, then don't bother, it's not worthy of consideration. But some of us need to make a living at what we do and to not say what we do doesn't take expertise is, well, may I say it, arrogance? I have never chopped a dovetail in all my years. It's part of that bidding formula. But some of my customers say what I do is magic. Is that expertise? I'll let them decide that and leave others to make a living as they can, without leaving snarky comments.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@AffordBindEquipment I already wrote, and gladly write again, how it was reasonably built and does look OK. I have no idea what restraints he had, You're absolutely right at that point; it just does not matter, at all, when the "expertise" word is discussed in context to what You saw, and what I saw, in a random KZbin clip. Honeycomb core, not from aluminium of course, but from bloody card board, is a standart fill-in used often for sandwiched box shelving when partial dividers like the aforementioned "sticks" would lead to an inferior product by not distributing the load evenly. Even bloody IKEA does it because it is so much cheaper and leads to a so much superior product. It is *waay* cheaper to use honeycomb cardboard and thin veneer or ply than use mahussive ply bricks, that's for sure. Which would open a wide gap in Your endprice You could fill with expert work. It would need some expertise to understand and subsequently build with those materials and not make a mess but a product, though. Calling a well built box shelf and the iron-ply-joke he showed "equal" in terms of load bearing, though, would only make me think You never ever have built a proper box shelf either, besides of never ever having cut a dove tail. Not a problem, don't get me wrong! Dovetails and boxshelves are completely unnecessary, as well as craftsman's expertise, these days, when everybody wants everything in China-quality and for Bangladesh- or Burundi-prices (... and does even know a guy who is a laywer, in terms of "nightmare", should You be risk-prone enough to really _build_ things instead of just trade them.) IKEA has enough expertise in their crap for all the friggin bookshelves the world will ever need. Only thing I was referring to was the expertise-word I did not see being met in the videoclip it was used for, at all, and only "in my book" of course, as I wrote, too. You might call loosely laying an "enforcement" right into the neutral axis of a system You plan to seriously load "expertise", I do not, and I won't even after a lively debate with people making a decent living of putting "enforcements" right into the neutral axis before calling this "expertise", sorry to break this to You. Oh, and in terms of looks: there are positive stains and reverse or negative stains available. Try it. Treat parts You cut from ply with both and compare. I'm sure You'll see it. "Expertise" would start in knowing the different outcomes of different sequential uses of both on the same part. It's not necessarily needed, though. But why calling a randomly stained random ply brick "built with expertise" then ...? See? Have a nice day

[@carbon1255]

@@manfredschmalbach9023 In the video he doesn't even have time to finish it himself, so he actually overspent on time.

[@yummboy2]

One of the best designed bookcases I have ever seen! The steel splines sandwiched between two 3/4" plywood shelves which have been laminated together will make the shelves strong enough to hold heavy books without sagging. The solid wood face frame will add even more strength to the shelves. Very clever and well done.

[@Ritalie]

The front facia obviously adds a lot of strength too. This design seems to originate with the "Mr. Sawdust" radial arm saw table which is famous on the internet for radial arm saw collectors. He specified that the steel rails be glued with epoxy, and not wood glue. Epoxy binds to steel and wood equally well, whereas wood glue shrinks significantly and doesn't remain attached to steel at all. Although epoxy could ruin the wood permanently if spilled, so it might be best to skip the epoxy and just trust the wood glue.

[@MrBlueyes95]

I wish I had the equipment you do. I have bought and thrown out so many bookshelves that can’t hold my books. This is gorgeous and would be perfect.

[@charlieodom9107]

I have been using metal strips in shelves for a very long time. Aluminum is normally strong enough, but steel would be cheaper. I typically use 1/2" plywood with a 3/4" wide piece of metal to keep the shelf thinner. Another trick I learned is to use a filler material between two thinner pieces of plywood to knock the weight down of the shelves, while keeping the rigidity of the metal strips or angle. That bookcase look amazing though!

[@julieenslow5915]

That is drop dead gorgeous. The wood, the design, the craftsmanship all worked together to make a perfect bookcase, stunning empty or with books on it!

[@mikerodent3164]

Can't agree more. Sumptuous. Only one criticism: I don't think he should use power tools at that sort of speed: one day he might get quite a nasty injury.

[@allthegearuk]

I have just used the idea of using steel in shelves for a shelf to hold my mitre saw. I used a 6.3mm router bit as it was all I had for a 5mm thick steel. It didn't really work as well as I hoped probably as the grove was a bit over sized. Perhaps once I had laminated the pieces together it might had been better but it didn't seem strong enough so I added a second piece of steel and that seemed to do the trick. You could also cut a rabbit on the pack panel for the shelf to sit in. As you shelves aren't too deep that would really help. Thanks for the idea.

[@ralphchristianson]

You have taken shelf building to a whole new level. Its truly a craftsman class of shelf making. Nice to see and thanks for sharing.

[@mykalimba]

I missed the part where the bodybuilders moved it into the house?

[@writertaylorleecooper9357]

Yeah, their names were Forktruck and Backhoe.

[@eggsngritstn]

Yeah, that thing was a load. Wow.

[@skoli55]

8 guys could probably move that thing. A little.

[@jbrisby]

They use robots for that now.

[@maksqwe1]

Crane.

[@markfreedman2470]

That is not a bookshelf. It’s a masterpiece!! WOW!

[@darickymeister]

I built two out of old water bed frames.... one was 4 feet wide and 90 inches tall and the second was 5.5 feet wide and 90 inches tall...built them in my laundry room and had some buddies help me get them upstairs to my living room... 1/2 plywood for the backs...had to jack them up to put legs under them to level... still standing... they are *heavy*

[@tomblack6972]

2 observations: you’ve got a wonderful shop space to work in, large and well lit. I’m jealous. Also, an abundance of the right tools that make getting the job done properly and efficiently. Again, I’m jealous.

[@johno186]

6:30 Holy S***! The face frame went on super easy. When you said 78 biscuits, I was thinking how much a pain my usual 6-8 biscuits are to line up and what you were about to face. Good work getting it all aligned correctly.

[@cussingandcrafts]

Soooooooo..... when I win the lottery I need 4 of these from you for my hardcover book collection. 🤣 But for real all the regular bookcases you can buy in store are complete crap. I appreciate your hard work and techniques sir. ☺️

[@RRRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@FixingFurniture]

Innovative solution Andrew - well done! I also use professional finishers at times because there's no substitute for experience! Scott

[@MrMetalhead0124]

Nice work! Love the fish plates that you installed between the individual shelves to stop warping!

[@RRRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@fusiondon]

I'm late to the game for a comment but, for what it's worth... You did a real nice job here, you hit all the details and then some. I "learn't" about the no-drip TiteBond, and you're a brave soul-garage man. I'm doing a similar, nearly 48 wide but not-so-heavy but double 3/4 is the way to go. Thank's a million, hope to see you around again in the KZbin Universe.

[@treesplease4053]

This is the innovation that i am looking for, my next job is done here by you, unfortunately all i can give you is a humble Thumbs up. Thank you so much. Subscriber for life her you are a brilliant cabinet maker

[@terryobrien9335]

wow! You just showed how to do what I was wrestling with for a wall in my new home. Wow! Thank you! (pardon the excessive use of exclamation points but I am so relieved and excited)

[@tkarcher940]

I am not a woodworker professionally but I can appreciate that this is an amazing gift to the community.

[@davidwinokur2131]

How many cabinetmakers does it take to change a light bulb? All of them... one to change the bulb and the rest to talk about how they would have done it!

[@vahpr]

As soon as you began wiping stain on I thought, yea, that’s why I’ve been painting the last and next few built in/bookshelf units I build. Not doing this for customers granted, but man just the thought of all that finishing work gives me shivers :) I will reserve the stain/clear method for smaller stuff! Beautiful unit, nice job

[@EdTravelingEast]

Beautiful bookcase that will last a lifetime!

[@lrodpeterson3046]

I've used steel before in shelves, as well. My technique has always been cutting a single slot toward the front of the shelf, using 3/4" angle iron, and drilling and tapping it to accept screws from the top of the shelf. I then fit a molding on the front of the shelf to give the appearance of bulk while adding another vertical "web" for strength. Since I use 5mm shelf pins to provide a degree of adjustment, I use one (or more, if necessary) in the rear to complement the front steel. Watching your video makes me realize the applied molding isn't a lot different than marrying the steel in between two sheets of ply, but one does what one thinks of. Nice looking case.

[@Beevreeter]

Nice job here - I had a similar project once and got past the 'no sag' issue by making the shelves as shallow torsion boxes with fairly thin plywood faces. They were exceptionally rigid and relatively lightweight.

[@tomnwendyhogan3297]

Hey Ken... that is a great idea! I've made tons of hollow core doors using the same process, and they are bullet proof!

[@markfrank0924]

A beautiful project, expertly done within incredible tolerances. I so appreciate Dirk's comment and agree completely.

[@robertstigter9195]

Awesome result of this genius Project. Fantastic idea with the metal bars inserted and the all glued mortise construction. Bet you are a Professional. Gongrats and regards from Germany.

[@danieldupre2282]

I am truly "AWESTRUCK" by your craftsmanship and impressed by your humble demeanor

[@MrTread-cn2ro]

You made attaching that face frame look easy, truly a testament to your skill, well done!

[@RRRWoodworks]

Thanks Mr. Tread!

[@Metalloys]

Super ! Accurate cutting and alignment is more than amazing. I also appreciate your calm and nice spirit. Great smile also. Someone else would've bragged and shouted all over the video for work like this.

[@sblack48]

As an Engineer I can tell you that putting those splines in the middle of the 2 layers will add zero stiffness to the shelf. When you load up the shelf and it sags the bottom surface will try to stretch and the top surface will try to compress. This is where the stress is the greatest - at what we call the extreme fibre distance. That's why I beams have their maximum cross section at the top and bottom. Somewhere near the center, if you were to plot the tensile stress, it would go from +ve to -ve i.e. It would equal zero. So those splines, be they steel or graphite, aren't doing anything.

[@RRRWoodworks]

Thanks Rv4 Guy! I was waiting and hoping an engineer would comment on this!! What’s the best way I can build these long shelves?

[@sblack48]

RRR Woodworks in an ideal world you would put your reinforcement on the bottom or top. Of course that would spoil the look on the top, so make do with it on the bottom. Inlay it in a dado (to hide it) with screws if steel, or if you had graphite rods epoxy them in. That way if the shelf wants to sag it will have to stretch the reinforcement. The further that reinforcement is from the center the stiffer the beam (which is what this is) will be. I think the stiffness is proportional to the cube of the depth. Doubling up on your material certainly helped, because you made it thicker, but those rods didn't do much. You do nice work and this engineering stuff is not obvious. I hope I was helpful and not a flamer.

[@HollywoodF1]

@@sblack48 Laminating together your 3/4" shelves increased the stiffness by a factor of 8 over a single 3/4" shelf. A 5' shelf is about 2.4 x's more flexible than a 4' shelf. 8/2.4= 3.3, So your 1.5"x5' shelves are 3.3 x's stiffer than a 3/4" x 4' shelf, and you already solved your problem without the (what looks like) 1/8"x 1" steel bars.

[@sblack48]

HollywoodF1 I agree. The wood made the difference.

[@robertpenoyer9998]

What you're saying is nonsense. Are you suggesting that if I put a steel rod into a soda straw it won't make the straw stiffer?

[@ow9196]

Very detailed woodworker!

[@NoDeadlines]

I love the idea of laminating two pieces with 1/8" steel bar in grooves between them. Talk about non-sag! Brilliant idea. I think I may use it myself in some upcoming project. Thanks for sharing. That book case looks beautiful - and is strong! BTW - I bought some Titebond at H.D. the other day - thought I'd try it out. Mine isn't the no-drip, but I'll try that next time. Thanks for the info!

[@LTVoyager]

Alan Runfeldt It is basically a variation on what is called a flitch beam. Tried and true technique.

[@rjmack3790]

Very NICE! Great color match and elegant, but simple design! Thanks for posting!

[@bms1227]

Wow, exactly the video I needed. I’m doing a 15’x15’ small home library just like this.

[@MrToolmaker23]

Hello from Canada. Beautiful piece. When you started putting the face frame together I thought, "Hmm. That's a big assembly to attach to the carcass all at once. Might be hard to get it all lined up." Then you started cutting biscuit pockets. Dude. Ballsy. Liked and subscribed. Work safe.

[@lucy2beme]

Very beautiful job, your friend is very lucky to have such a talented friend. Love it!

[@ceec165]

Beautiful bookcase, I have lots of books and bookshelves are sagging... I learned a lot watching this video, so router is going to be put to good use for the next bookcases. But you lost me at biscuits... and soooo many biscuits...Sorry, glue and nail gun for me. My apologies to the purists, I am just a DIYer and not into details 😁😂 but I admire your patience. Respect.

[@Stelios.Posantzis]

I've seen your video before but re-watching it gave me this brilliant idea: why not make a barrister's bookcase but this time use the steel rods not only to support but also to hold together the case? To achieve this the have the rods threaded at both ends and keep the panels under tension at both ends with a couple of hidden nuts. By making the case this way, not only is it stronger but it's also modular, i.e. it can be dismantled and flat-packed! I want the case to be strong so it can carry a full load of heavy books without having to empty it when moving it. In the old days when barristers bookcases where made I think the paper used was lighter but today with books made with glossy paper they can get really heavy and I don't trust an old case to withstand a full length's worth or such books.

[@rexpimplemyer3839]

This project is an impressive build. I didn't think of the embedded rails for support. Gives me an idea for my own office that would allow for a wrap around shelf in a corner. Thanks for the upload.

[@janetrodgers8473]

I'm not a Joiner/Carpenter. I was so impressed by how you tackled the shelf problem. Ingenious.

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Fantastic looking work and clever idea for making the shelves less likely to sag.

[@mmoton55]

Excellent workmanship. You also have an awesome shop, tools and system. Thanks for sharing!

[@StariusPrime]

I've been scheming and planing my dream bookshelves for years. I absolutely hate the tendency for modern (cheap) bookshelves to sag under the weight of hardcover books. But in all that time, this is the first technique I've come across that uses the metal reinforcement. I'm definitely going to use this technique now when undertaking my dream shelves.

[@TootieM01]

I am in serious awe of his skills. Yes, he has all the right tools, but it takes skill to create a finished product like this. That many biscuits, yowza!! The finish guy did an excellent job also. Gorgeous piece, worth every bit of money.

[@tcmixman]

Excellent Craftsmanship! Bravo 🏆

[@willhoward9190]

Fantastic job and I have learned a few more tricks. Thanks a bunch.....

[@meincotu]

Beautiful work and the wisdom to get help when needed. Smart people don't know everything. They do however ,know when to call in the right people and make a winning team.

[@Michael-kf6bc]

Clever way to increase the strength of the shelf. I bet doubling up sure added to the weight of it unit. I especially like the way the backing turned out after stain. Great job. 👍🏻

[@MrCesarthegreat]

Going to give it a try....But my is 4’ by 7’ may have to add support underneath

[@neilfurby555]

Nice work! And what a well equipped factory you have to work in...makes quite a difference when industrial size tools are available, together with lots of comfortable space!

[@FrankC76]

I've been watching bookcase builds all morning and this one made me stop in my tracks. The method you used for making 1 1/2" thick shelves with metal reinforcement, dadoed to the sides and the back...you could store anvils on those shelves. The installation of the face frame was impressive. It came out beautiful. I really enjoyed this video.

[@RRRWoodworks]

Thanks Frank!

[@tammyt3434]

I've seen a few bookcase videos today, and I think nothing looked so professional as watching you make cuts with safety grips!

[@MichaelGalletly]

That is amazing, I'm going to remember the "steel rods in the plywood sandwich" when I start doing bookshelves for my home office.

[@lmtz007]

Hi Michael I was wondering about the "ribs" in the plywood... are they made of STEEL? or do you recommend me other material...?

[@charlieodom9107]

@@lmtz007 steel works and is cheap. Aluminum is lighter and not as strong, but still works. Square stock works the best, but can add a lot of weight. Your best bet is to buy some of different materials and test the strength. You'll be surprised at how much a simple piece of flat stock can hold! I literally drove my dad's 4 ton dually over a 4' shelf with steel flat stock in it!

[@censusgary]

Most law books are online nowadays, but people expect to see bound law books in a law office, so the elegant bookcase is still a requisite part of law-office decor. In fact, it’s one of the most popular symbols of the legal profession.

[@1965zimmy]

Wow! Very impressive build.

[@bsdguy]

Wow, those are bookshelves.....like they used to make!

[@todd1771]

I acquired a 7 foot tall "bookcase" that was used as to store shoes for a big family. Anyway it has vertical dividers or walls every 11" and it makes the best bookcase ever. You can remove books without other books falling over. The shelves only span 11" so shelf sag is not a problem. Highly recommended for heavily used reference book storage.

[@RobWhittlestone]

What a joy to have the right tools! Beautiful workmanship! AWESOME JOB! Sheer quality and beauty!

[@digimikek]

Very impressive, well done! Particularly like the steal shelf support

[@markw3598]

He stole the shelf supports!?!?

[@sheph7ceo799]

Beautiful piece, well done! Over the years I have used the same technique myself many times. Except... I use 3 1/8” x ¾” cold rolled steel strips and epoxy for glue-up. First learned and used the technique in 1980 after reading the book “How to Master the Radial Saw!” Wally Kunkel (aka Mr. Sawdust). I have been successful using 3 pieces of steel and ½” and ¾ plywood for 1-1/4” thick shelves. Btw, rather than match up biscuit slots I simply take a slotting router bit and run a slot on the case carcass to receive the biscuits on the face frame, learned that from Norm Abrams and his New Yankee Woodshop.

[@lrodpeterson3046]

Also an advocate for long slot to receive biscuits.

[@tuffguy007]

For me with my meager home shop, it is tougher to run a straight slot on the edge than it is to accurately mark and cut biscuit slots. The biscuit/plate joiner is a very useful tool for me.

[@charlieodom9107]

I like the slot idea, but in my experience, getting the slots in the right spot is really easy. I might try to slot my whole bookcase next time to see if it saves any time.

[@kellypeterson2690]

unbelievable! what a great workshop you have

[@darrellblair5818]

What a wonderful job young man. Refreshing to see young folks so talented. Thanks for an uplifting video.

[@spacewolfjr]

That looks incredible! You should be so proud :)

[@TheMyEighties]

Smart and great craftsmanship

[@bigoldmikey]

Excellent. I've only used metal rods twice, to span a 72 inch bookcase. Great video, and Well done.

[@arresha_eng]

Thank you, you gave a lot of ideas for building shelves.

[@mulekickhandmadeguitars8465]

This came out absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I'd never seen the method you used for stiffening those wide shelves. What a great technique.

[@mareecostigan8673]

What an awesome book case!!! I like the added strength. I’ll definitely make one for my collection of books.

[@DrWoodyII]

Beautiful bookcase, great idea for the toe kick space. Thank you for sharing.

[@chestnut250]

That is one GORGEOUS bookcase! I really liked the internal reinforcement steel slat concept, providing plenty of anti-sag strength yet remaining invisible to the finished bookcase. Beautiful work and very well created video depicting the steps involved in making this.

[@CU96821]

With inch and a half thick shelves I wonder if the metal splines in the center really do anything? The sagging comes from the tension along the bottom, compression on top and the center is neutral.

[@aucourant9998]

Beautiful job. A real craftsman.

[@RRRWoodworks]

Thanks aucourant!

[@markanne54]

Beautiful job, and it's nice to see that top-flight woodworking still has a place for biscuits and pocket holes after all the disdain from certain youtubers.

[@steveforbes7718]

Fantastic! I hope that mine will come out 1/4 as good as this.

[@Yoursoul101]

So that part at 7:16, why wouldn't that need more reinforcement with some screws or biscuits? I always thought those diagonal pieces worked to provide some type of support.

[@jbourgeois5092]

SOOOO satisfying watching that full face-frame go on all together

[@7349yt]

Beautiful work.

[@oldporkchops]

Thanks for sharing this idea. I'm intending to build one myself. I take it that the left and right sides of the bookshelf do not need a double layer of 3/4 inch plywood for additional support?

[@Devin82m]

That turned out great looking and I love how sturdy it is, great idea.

[@samadrid6321]

Excellent build, shelves that won't sag but need a crane to lift them in place.

[@RRRWoodworks]

🤣

[@rudycockrell8029]

Gorgeous work.

[@jerrysmith372]

That is a beautiful book case! I really like your solution for sagging shelves. I will file that away in the back of my brain for if I ever need it. Thank you.

[@jamesurban2348]

You have another new subscriber here as well. Who knew you could learn yet another few things from another bookcase build video, well done! The pace of the video was on point too. Your use of biscuits was a nail-biter!!

[@craigwyjack7453]

Beautiful, Great Job.

[@woodysranch2690]

Do a search for Torsion Box. You can make long non sag shelves from much thinner material by putting some lengthwise spacers across the span. 1/4 inch top and bottom with 1/2 inch spacer in a shallow dado groove. The result would be just as strong, but lighter and possibly cheaper. I suppose the problem would be matching the veneer, but consider it if they will be painted

[@dugchris2009]

Great job! Beautiful! Easy to do when you have all the right tools. Would love to have this set up for my husband!

[@Joesmith-fu4ps]

It takes more than the right tools.

[@r1273m]

Wonderful craftmanship. I'm just glad I wasn't the guy that had to carry it up the stairs!

[@tuffguy007]

Love the use of a flush face frame for support. The thickness gives it a much more substantial (expensive) look than a 3/4" edge would give. Nice piece.

[@BlackWit11]

Beautiful piece of work!

[@p03t13666]

New hobby woodworker here, what are the metal straps used at the 2 min mark? That is an idea I'd love to use on a shelf I'm planning.

[@donnacockerham9780]

I have five brothers and I wish just one of them had your skills and the time to build bookshelves for my library. Great job and so beautiful. I priced bookshelves (the few sturdy ones I could find)and they were well over $1,000 apiece! I guess my bookshelves will be the cardboard boxes that they are in until I hit the lottery. Can you suggest a bookshelf on the market that won't sag under heavy books. Thank you. Great video!

[@nathanhill8448]

Love this build! I’m gonna copy it.

[@brianmatthews609]

I would sure like to see a video on your "exact dimension" dado jig you used on this build.

[@sapelesteve]

Excellent work & the use of those metal inserts for the shelving was pure genius! You have a new subscriber.

[@xcvsdxvsx]

Very clever indeed.

[@arraghsureitllbegrand571]

@@xcvsdxvsx Did that make you feel good and educated ??

[@xcvsdxvsx]

@@arraghsureitllbegrand571 Better than you must feel with that stick up your back side.

[@garyh4458]

Seems pretty obvious to me... or at least it is something I have already thought of... so it's either obvious or I am a genius.

[@HoldMeForever]

I think they were carbon fiber rods.

[@tahoefor]

The fact that face frame went onto the bookcase and matched 80 biscuits is beyond me. You have some serious skills, although how you measure and got right angles so right is not clear from the video.

[@ReaperXC]

What was the metal you added intro he ply boards? Can’t find any pink tot his information.

[@lindak8664]

Beautiful! I was nervous for you, matching us all those biscuits. Such a good job!

[@ramiroavilamolina7122]

Hi, Do you think it's possible to make this out of pine wood? Mostlikely not the same exact detail, but of that size using only pine?

[@MrHidevaldo]

Awesome job! You´re amazing. My admiration from Brasil. Best bookcase!