How to Build a Bookcase, Bookshelf Cabinet

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This is Part 1 of a video series on building a bookcase or bookshelf for you home. This step by step guide shows you the tools, tips, measurements and techniques needed for this project.

[@JohnHeisz]

GREAT project and video, Jon!

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John Heisz Thanks John

[@darbinorvar]

Great project Jon! I really like how you always have a very thorough explanation in your videos.

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Darbin Orvar Thanks Darbin

[@MichaelAlm]

That's a really nice design. I look forward to seeing it all finished!

[@bellevuesnekkeri]

Really great looking bookcase Jon. I love how you make your designs so elegant, and dont "overdo" the trim work. looking forward to part 2 / finished product

[@richardvega3720]

Bn

[@joewhitefse]

Jon it's amazing how your little details make a piece made out of plywood look so elegant. Great project. Thanks for the video.

[@MakeSomething]

This is beautiful! Love it!

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Drunken Woodworker Thanks Dave

[@ScaleModelMedic]

What an amazing talent, great to watch!

[@scottcain5838]

You make all your builds look so easy Jon. Keep on posting. Love your work. Cheers from Australia.

[@foinkle]

Your videos are the best. Clear. Concise. Accurate. Precise. Well thought out and shot. These give me hope!

[@tonymartin8632]

Outstanding as always, never really thought of the trim on the inside really makes it stand out. Love learning from watching your skills at work

[@TheChrisPineWorkshop]

No matter how many book cases I have made over the years my wife always wants one more! :) Love the bead board for the back! Very sharp!

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Chris Pine Always need a bookcase : ) Thanks Chris

[@michaelr7110]

Just watched it again for like the 10th time...except that today (Sunday 8/30/15) I'm building a new closet shelves for my daughter and I just want to thank you very much for all the detail explanations - which now today make a whole lot of sense and makes the project look much better..this video is really awesome! Thank you Mr. Peters!!!

[@BillHantzopoulos]

Great video. I really like the design of the bookcase, especially the details.

[@tamaselkan8902]

Man of Moldings return! Great video John as always, looking forward to the finishing process!

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Tamás Elkán Thanks

[@cdefoor125]

Your daughter is so lucky to have you! I adore the beadboard backing!

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+cdefoor125 Thanks!

[@barretthageman3350]

Great bookcase. Love the attention to detail.

[@abelnieto432ify]

Great job Jon!!!Beautiful work bud!!

[@phurblama]

Thumbs up for great videos, easy to comprehend. Appreciate you mentioning all the home made jigs as well. Thanks again.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Phurba Lama Awesome..thx

[@exploros]

You made it look so simple. Thank you for this beautiful and informative video Jon! Wish you well. You are doing a fantastic job!

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exploros Thanks

[@carlospatricio88]

señor peters, usted se ha convertido en una inspiración para mi... gracias por sus videos

[@leonardconstant]

A+ work, Jon, as always! Thanks for the great walk-through

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Leonard Constant Thanks Leonard

[@Boomers_Bud]

Great project Jon and I really like the way you trimmed it all out. It's good to see you can still get a laugh out of all of this. Derek

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GiddyUp994 Thanks Derek

[@yngwie66]

Love the out takes!

[@Chatillgbt]

I enjoyed every minute! Clean work!

[@andreasstephan6372]

man, for me as an amateur this is so unbelieveable ... such a great job !

[@369dusty]

Jon, Well, I just watched your video from 7 plus years ago. I really enjoyed the design and your step by step instructions. You did not miss anything - it is strong, good looking and very functional. One great video equals one like and one subscription. Can't wait to see more !

[@JonPetersArtHome]

That’s so nice to hear! Thanks Don

[@danielherediaibarra]

Amazing, like always Jon, I really enjoy your videos 👌🏼

[@Papa_D]

Love all your video's Jon and I cracked up when you showed the bloopers or out-takes at the end ! :-)

[@avir5604]

Very nice bookcase, looking forward for part 2

[@cookiescrib3854]

I tell you what I'm a beginner at this and just learned two cool things. #1 seeing your crosscut sled I figured out how I can make one. #2 the way you use your sliding miter saw. Your video taught me a lot but two really cool things...thanks.

[@MartyBacke]

Nice build. All the little molding details really makes the difference.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Marty

[@malikalrubaee]

Hi Mr.peter its Delicate work and I loved your details ....soon i well finished my workshop

[@jackdotzman2908]

Very very nice vid on how you designed and built this bookcase. Great editing too, not a lot of boring shots of you sawing up everything, you mentioned how you did the task, showed us how you did it, on to the next shot, thank you. From Missouri

[@solidoak9612]

It turned out beautifully. Great work!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks

[@raulestrada5043]

Looks great ! Good job Jon !

[@JayBates]

Very well done. I have quite a few bookcases in my future for my wife. Thanks for some ideas.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Jay Bates Thanks Jay, yeah you've got a some big walls in that new house a few bookcases will be nice...... fun to make not so fun to paint : )

[@FrankFreitas1601]

Great video. You make it look so simple.. :-)

[@buddyy11100]

Great work as usual Jon. I picked up some tips in video so thanks for them. Got a big kick out of your bloopers too. Your videos always look so well put together and easy to follow along to. Funny to see the outtakes. All the best. Looking forward to seeing the finished product ! Bob

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buddyy11100 Thanks Bob

[@jacprivate3682]

This was probably one of your best videos. Thanks!

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Jac vds Cool man, Thanks

[@MinistryRlz]

Greetings from Argentina, your videos are amazing, thanks for sharing.

[@schubertpeter79]

Simply amazing!

[@aqwood6430]

Great work. I always have the exact same problem as you had in the end of the video!

[@139Oskar]

Hey Jon nice work. Can´t wait to see it painted and all set up. Greetings from Germany :)

[@thegolfnut812]

Very nice and well crafted. Thank you for making the video.

[@arth.4196]

Great Job Jon.

[@banjoman44]

Yes...definitely enjoyed the video. Great skill you have.

[@marissagovea4643]

Very talented! I love your work! All American work..doesn't get any better!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you

[@mmanut]

love it, great job, your daughter will love it.

[@rogerk9050]

Very nice build. Gonna look gr8

[@ibuildedthat2344]

Great video.. very easy to follow. Great work, keep it up!

[@paulcsaszar5824]

Looks beautiful and simple.

[@fat70]

thanks Jon for sharing this , i like the way you explain it , i think i will give it a try ,thanks again

[@sjbl1962]

That is a really nice looking bookcase Jon. While I'm not in need of a bookcase now, I'll keep this video in mind should the need arise. I love the attention to detail you devote to your builds. I am looking forward to how the project will look finished and installed. Too, I enjoyed the outtakes.

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Scott L Thanks Scott

[@fred306801]

Great video, Nice Job !! love the blooper reel.

[@MadWilly66]

Great looking bookshelf, Jon. My skill set is still in the small case style builds at the moment. That's why I watch your channel, and many others like yours, though - to learn new skills and techniques. Can't wait to see the next videos!! Thanks for producing them!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Chris

[@zeherculano3223]

Belo projeto e bela aula, com certeza está guardado para projetos futuros. Muito bom ver os erros de gravação!

[@tsyhll]

Jon, learned lots of things from this video. Thanks.

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Syahill Chik That's great thanks for the comment

[@allamericanhandyman7633]

Great carpentry skills you got there. And great video too!

[@tompritch56]

Great looking project. Thanks for posting.

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Tom Pritchard Thanks Tom

[@qwertyco]

Nice work Jon,you are my guide for my next life as woodworker haha

[@Rob-zp5dx]

Absolutely awesome, Jon! I'm looking to build a bookshelf for someone so they can store some knick-knacks on it. I'm going to follow you build - I only hope it turns out as well as yours did. Love your videos - keep up the awesome work!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Rob....go for it

[@uncleSamsites]

Beautiful! Exactly the thing i needed! Take care sam

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Sam van Gils That's great Sam, thanks for the comment.

[@jasrinjas8112]

paling terbaik jon kau punya video ni..mantap dari malaysia!!

[@timbbennett9563]

Great video, I loved the out-takes.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

***** Thanks

[@chickenguru4]

Beautiful bookcase Jon. Well done

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chickenguru4 Thanks

[@lilianaprina5991]

It looks terrific...

[@iwantosavemoney]

just beautiful I have to say I want to build a few shelves for my wife we want a house library and this is a good start in my research. thank you

[@MrAlienware1]

That was a good video with a lot of information...good job Jon keep up the good work...

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks

[@homelessjoe]

Haha glad you said something about those bees man. I was like wow these videos are really taking a toll on this guy haha. Glad you are doing okay, thanks for a great video.

[@AverageJoeLui]

Ya make it look so easy. Awsome.

[@martendschrage]

Your miters and molding is always so amazing!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks!

[@martendschrage]

***** is it just practice? I can't seem to come up with good corners, even on 45° angles.

[@FilmFactry]

very nice work!

[@shophangnhateto6606]

Thanks Jon. good job.

[@alejandrocovarrubias428]

Nice job . your videos are great

[@Alejandro31092]

Excelente compadre!!!

[@afype]

Great job Jon. I am trying to build shelves in my office. Three walls.

[@noureddine309]

Very high standards. amazing finish . thank you very much.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Noureddine Elyoussfi Thank you!

[@robertcarullo4926]

like all the trim work. makes it look custom and high end

[@morkthebuilder9943]

Love the workmanship. Made to look easy, but it wasn’t I bet. Great job

[@timothyfagan5725]

G'day Jon, very much enjoyed this video looking forward to seeing the finished product, am always impressed with your presentation Tim. PS: don't let a couple of bee stings make you give up beekeeping just suit up always never take the bees for granted

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Will do thanks Tim

[@WayneBrownWoodworking]

Really nice build Jon. You should be on TV.

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Wayne Brown Thanks Wayne

[@stevesalinas1172]

Looks awesome!! Keep the out takes coming😂

[@deadsmooth419]

Man u nailed that molding!!!! That is a difficult skill to master and the smaller the cuts the harder to match

[@sapitomacho5721]

Amazing job.

[@robertodibasco3967]

Mitico Jon ancora un capolavoro complimenti,

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Roberto

[@kevinjones3498]

exellent ! i have made so many pieces inspired by your designs .

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Kevin, appreciate it

[@myk1200s]

hay jon awesome videos keep them coming. what kind of table saw do you recommend for the kind of projects you do..thanks.

[@l.h.c.powerwashing7289]

Awesome! thanks John!!!

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+Eric Floors Thanks Eric!

[@erniesanchez8491]

I love your video. What size wood did you use for the face frame and

[@ambers9155]

This is a great idea! I have old furniture. I'm about to get new furniture in few months. I was wondering if I could turn my dresser into a book shelf somehow?

[@kevinefox2]

LOVE this video. It got me to where I could build my own 8 foot bathroom built-in, which in turn has gotten someone to hire me to build one for them. One quick question. I see you make the legs out of 2 pieces of 1 by glued together to make the legs. Is there a reason that you don't just use 2x2? Is it stronger to use 2 glues together? Thanks.

[@AndreaArzensek]

Great video and build :)

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Thanks Andrea

[@tristanwilton5777]

Great piece.

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Tristan Wilton Thanks Tristan

[@erniesanchez8491]

I enjoyed your video what size wood was used at the beginning

[@LethalLeftHook]

Master Peters!

[@TreesOnTheBeach]

Jon, your work is pretty incredible. I wish you were here in Kentucky!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you

[@blehman5181]

thanks, you really do fine work and make it look easy, thanks again i look forward to more of your videos 8/1/2015

[@richardmartin2265]

Hello from uk Devon love the clip any more of plywood I’m new at this and not much in tools but love making thing out of it any ideas

[@ItsAdventureTime1]

Love the outtakes at the end :)

[@NicklasVLund]

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[@albertmunoz9391]

you are a really good carpenter .. great job

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks, appreciate the comment

[@albertmunoz9391]

you are welcome i like your videos , i am a carpenter aprentice and willing to improve my carpentry skills.

[@anthonyderosa5181]

Very nice Jon.

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Anthony DeRosa Thanks Anthony