How to build a bookcase - 258

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Bookcase #1: • Pocket Hole Bookcase -...
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[@MarkLindsayCNC]

I feel ya, Jay. I married the daughter of a librarian - I read out of self defense. It looks like she has a little bit of open space for more books there, though... I gotta tell ya there are only 2 differences in the way you made this bookcase and the way we did them back at the custom cabinet shop (and charged a pretty penny for.) One was we used biscuits and glue rather than pocket holes for the case work, and the other was that we used a 1/4" thick back rather than the thicker back you went with. That's it. That's a seriously nice bookcase that should outlive all of us. Great project!

[@JayBates]

For more information and plans check out the build article: jayscustomcreations.com/?p=54445 My entire business is sponsored by YOU. That means YOU visiting my website, watching my videos, and purchasing my plans allows me to create woodworking content for a living. There are many ways to show your support but purchasing a plan is the best way to do so. Thank you.

[@Shopbuilt]

I'm actually a big fan of his style of cabinet, the simple moulding selection and white colour gives it a really clean look.

[@malonecustomdesigns]

Wow. Love this. As a new to woodworking guy...my mid is continually blown!

[@alittlewheiser521]

I dabble I'm a little woodwork and I LOVE that table saw with the vaccum. Wish I would have put that one my Christmas wishlist. Your shop is so clean! Love the bookcase and tha ks for the video. We're going to make a bookcase with shelving for all my granddaughters books and puzzles.

[@djAnakin]

Congrats on getting Jay's Custom Creations to sponsor this one!! Score!

[@jacqueshollands5630]

A real pro. Love how clean the working area is.

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice shirt! Was just hanging with Guy this weekend. Great project, very useful as I plan on finishing my attic space and will need some nice shelving for it. Such a different method when you're going to be painting.

[@JayBates]

Definitely different when paint is involved.

[@jomaia811]

I'm from Brazil I do not understand English But I follow your work, and I like it a lot. Everything very well organized and planned

[@gm3264]

Jay, when I watch your videos, I get a major sense of satisfaction. I love your projects, and the reason I said satisfaction earlier, is because you and I work a lot alike. When I watch you do some of the same things I do I in the shop, that makes me feel like I'm doing things right. I'd like to add, I love the way you use pocket holes, and I love your use of materials, especially pine, plywood, and poplar. I use those myself all the time. So, THANKS for the great videos.

[@AdderlyPazos]

You have the most efficient and inviting shop of all the KZbinrs. I love your projects, I built the bunk beds you made a while ago. Thanks for making it look easy!

[@JayBates]

Very cool, Adderly. Thank you for the feedback and kind words.

[@stormchaser8605]

I already knew I liked your woodwork and videos Jay, but now that I see you have read the Wheel of Time it seals the deal. Top KZbinr 2016!

[@JayBates]

I read the internet. My wife reads books.

[@user-oe5jl6dr3p]

Nice shop, excellent workmanship. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Love the shallow depth, clean line look of this one. Great work!

[@JayBates]

Thanks!

[@GuysShop]

Really like the nice clean look of the piece. Especially the trim on the top. Looks great! And you are looking very fashionable in this video...

[@JayBates]

hahah. Thanks! I figured it was about time to wear my best..

[@kenderman1]

Very happy to see The Wheel of Time series in that bookcase! I love that series!

[@BensWorx]

Love your workshop Jay

[@HeliEnthusiast]

Great setup... Once you eliminate all the frustrations of woodworking (dust/making large cuts, space to work) it's really pretty damn easy to make stuff. Great job on the workshop.

[@tsstn]

Thanks for posting such wonderful videos Jay Bates. You are a real inspiration. I really enjoy your well thought out shop, and smooth purposeful camera work. It's great to see your projects come together so clean and simple. I know you put much time and thought into each one and you should know they are appreciated tremendously by individuals like me. Keep up the great work, please.

[@JayBates]

THANK YOU very much for the feedback and kind words. Much appreciated.

[@BruceAUlrich]

I spotted The Chronicles of Narnia. Good read. This bookcase turned out really nice. Good job!

[@MakingSawdust]

I agree that if you know what is going on the shelf then there is no need to make it adjustable. I really like the look and design of this shelf.

[@JackmanWorks]

Old that panning and zooming. Much respect sir!

[@MrOlivasalone]

Big key to take from this video. Using spacers between each shelf ensures all shelves are evenly spaced and level!

[@solidoak9612]

It turned out beautifully. Excellent work.

[@thehamlinwoodshop]

Jay, pocket hole plugs with Durham's wood putty are awesome with painting. You'll never see the joint. Great build. Thanks!

[@jpcoe9920]

The design of this is really good mate. Thanks for the video.

[@faketales12]

Really digging the new shop layout, Jay! Sweet bookcase as well ha

[@koryjames8361]

Looks great and works well in the room. Nice job Jay. As always.

[@robbiejeffrey4618]

You do some quality great work. I finally jumped in this year and started a wood working business built my first book case cabinet and it turned out ok. I learned where I need to adjust and improve and watching your video's has helped learn

[@amirdepaz888]

Well built. Slick looking.

[@barryroberts6470]

Very Nicely Made Jay, love it well done. TC, Barry (from England)

[@TheZalaran]

Wonderful to have on hand for little ones.

[@hoanghungcuong6343]

Looks great Rachel! I'd probably run into it and something would fall off and break! Kiss to Cali! ♥️ 1:47

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Looks great sitting there. Nice work.

[@evanherk]

comparing the first bookcase 2013 with this, you have come a long way. The first one was neat, but this is pro work.

[@JayBates]

Thank you very much.

[@RussHaynesWoodworking]

Love the finished product, and I'm a big fan of your videos. I think I've followed you from the start and seen them all. This is the only time I have seen something that I think will probably need addressed over time: You need a center foot or two. Books are heavy. Despite the stiffening you achieve for each shelf by attaching the hardwood strip to the face, the weight of all the shelves and books is on the two outside feet, with 6' of books stacked three shelves high, all on a 3/4" piece of plywood. Over time, your bottom shelf is going to sag, with only the base moulding there to stiffen it. Since the bottom is covered by that base moulding, it would be wise to add a couple more points of contact with the floor underneath to transfer the weight to the floor more evenly, so that the long spans of horizontal plywood are less prone to sag. As I said, great project, great video. Much love.

[@JayBates]

How will the bottom shelf sag when it is connected along it's full length to the front face frame as well as the plywood back?

[@Mitermikeswoodshop]

Nice Job Jay, i think it would take me my whole life to read that many books.....lol.

[@SeanRubino]

Nice bookcase, Jay. I'm digging your new work flow.

[@JayBates]

Thanks Sean. Definitely a handy setup.

[@StoneandSonsWorkshop]

My exact thoughts!

[@keithorr1244]

Well done, and very approachable. Great selection on the shelf too. Thanks for posting.

[@HansHoffmeister]

Nice work Jay. Got a couple ideas that I will be using for my built in book case

[@OneWoodAuwoodworking]

That looks great Jay, I really need something like that. And congrats on the sponsorship by Jay those things are rare man

[@JayBates]

Thanks dude!

[@brittanyg1988]

Really love the your videos and awesome woodwork.

[@TedAlexander24]

Very nice bookcase. Man your shop looks great.

[@JayBates]

Thanks, Ted!

[@Thom4123]

Another awesome project the bookcase looks great.

[@BradleyMakesThings]

That came out great, Jay! Good job!

[@avysdesigns1640]

This bookcase came out awesome!!

[@gyixtao]

awesome bookcase, and those Robert Jordan books really make it shine ;)

[@MidwestManMountain]

Great book collection. Wonderful build :)

[@StevenZybert]

Hell yeah! Robert Jordan up on the shelves :D Great job as always.

[@gmor46]

Very nicely done Jay!

[@utkanf]

Thanks for the video Jay. As always very detailed and calm explanation, plus fun video edit. You the man!

[@k.cashman427]

Very clean; nice job with great explanations. Thanks.

[@dstarr3]

Good looking stuff as always. I'm still trying to warm up to the idea of more painted projects, but this looks good in white.

[@kennethlegendre]

If I had two of me working in the shop I could do what you do too. :) Nice build and they video style is awesome to.

[@VampireOnline]

Looks great! I build a smaller bookcase similar to this that I never ended up painting... I should get around to that haha.

[@wasabisdaddy]

Still in love with your miter station

[@pfoster2338]

I really enjoyed the formate of this video, camera angles and overall editing was excellent! Enjoyed the project build...

[@donnymcarter]

I really like this book shelf! Nice work Jay!

[@JS-ct5jn]

I see some familiar favorites there on the shelves. The Robert Jordan Wheel of Time series being among them. Also, being from Michigan originally, I appreciate the homages to the Detroit sport teams :0) Great build and video. Keep it up!

[@DavidBishopinc]

That looks beautiful Mr Bates

[@Диванный64Эксперт]

Все как всегда ! от и до как в аптеке !

[@DIYTyler]

What a great sponsor, good brand to rep! Nice work man, need to make myself a cabinet for resting long crosscuts on the table saw, way safer and more comfortable.

[@JayBates]

Fold out wing.....

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

Came out really nice, some great books in there too 🤓

[@aroundhomediy]

The bookshelf looks awesome Jay! Y'all might like Patrick Rothfuss or Brandon Sanderson's books if you haven't already checked them out :).

[@davy1972]

your shop looks great.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Nice build Jay !

[@mavezy]

Great work and awesome set up you got there!

[@bobt2522]

That is a nice looking back bookcase. when you were installing the shelves, would it have been easier to start at the top and work toward the bottom? That would let the side force from the pocket screw push the shelf against the spacer instead of away from it. You used this concept when you assembled the case itself.

[@alianajacobs5703]

I like your workshop it looks organised my man could learn something from you! Thank you for this informative video!

[@InterioWorkshop]

Very nice bookcase Jay

[@ben_r_]

How do you keep the books from sticking to the latex paint? Did you coat the latex with something afterwards? If so what? And what was the application process? Spraying? Wiping? Brushing?

[@meanders9221]

Looks professionally done. And no problem of course using pocket hole joinery where appropriate since the method was used by 18th century masters such as John and Thomas Seymour (w/o a handy jig, look like they were cut with a carving gouge). Have you filled pocket holes with the angle-cut dowels? Seems like that would work fine on a painted piece.

[@tompalmer334]

nicely done Jay

[@TrevorVera]

Very nicely done. I wish we had better prices on plywood in my area.

[@applianceemt]

Every thumbs down on this video has shop envy. Great job, that is a beautiful piece. Your shop is amazing, and your skills are even more amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@camillewing4507]

I love your workshop!!!! So well thought out!!! I want one!!!

[@mihumus]

Very nice work Jay!

[@zenvarley]

That looks amazing in place. Very fun to watch. Also, whomever those books belong to, great choice, especially the Wheel of Time series. :D

[@mnight207]

Jay,, you should start doing classes for underprivileged kids in the neighborhood. Would be awesome for the lower class communities to have these skills

[@PeterAlkema]

wow amazing video and awesome workshop

[@larryriepenhoff1856]

Welp, he's a Lions fan. Now I gotta subscribe.

[@ultimate1933]

Bravo sir, bravo

[@simsfoto]

That really turned out nice! Did you consider making cutouts for the baseboards so the shelf can sit more flush against the wall?

[@SyberPrepper]

Great practical project. Enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@jordansmithson9602]

I need more bookcases in my life, seriously. I have a problem. :P

[@rileydirckx2468]

You have an awesome sponsor.

[@AlWheelin]

Love the classic look.

[@mcfadden3413]

First video of yours I've watched... SUBSCRIBED!! - Great work!

[@jonathanwoodstock8556]

excellent library you have there. wot for life

[@beartechdeck]

Good job jay.

[@glensmuglin8912]

I see that sto doys has really awesome

[@MattDiresta]

really came out nice ! love it!

[@debrakramer9321]

Nice detail work, if the bookcase was permanent i would of tied in the baseboard to the wall so it would be a seamless transition

[@JohanScheepers]

Very nice bookcase.

[@uknowulikethat4042]

old school Jay with the long hair on the first case, seems like forever ago. keep up the great work

[@spllbnd2]

Great build and love your channel. One thing that I am curious about and noticed that Charles Hanson mentioned it too is the fact that you used latex paint. My question is do you have any issues with books or items sticking to the shelves by using latex paint? I have always heard that you should use oil based paints for case work such as a bookcase due to the fact that oil based paints dry completely, while latex paints can take years to completely dry to where things will not stick to them. Cheers and keep you the great builds.

[@JayBates]

No but a quick coat of water based poly would solve that.

[@specialk22tt]

I was totally looking for the Left Behind series on the shelves...

[@johnbrian118]

What kind of nail gun are you using?

[@SusanArdenAuthor]

Very informative! Great shop.

[@donniegaskill1836]

Good and informative. Having been a pipefitter and welder in my career of the US Navy (20+ yrs) I have decided to change hobbies and try woodworking. What kind of table are you using that has all of the holes? Also, I have heard mentioned {tortion box (sp?). What is it? I have watched other wood workers videos, but I always come back to yours and that sweet Texan April Wilkerson..lol. Thanks for the great vids.