How to Build a Modern Bookcase

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[@elirocha8548]

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.

[@julietphillips1991]

It is simple, modern and also timeless! Jon, you should do outtakes all the time...or more often!

[@rhwoodshop]

Gorgeous work and the outtakes were pretty funny too (Took me back to the time I had to open and close a box in my shot probably 20 times to get the take just right). I learned a lot from the application of your veneer.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Rock-n H Woodshop cool man thanks, ha ha yeah woodworking is the easy part : )

[@patrickdunn8918]

Yes, loved the video. A couple of recent projects with Veneer have been really great looking. I love this simplistic design on this one, but the bottom frame/kickplate with the mahogany ends was gorgeous. Thank you Jon for showing us what is possible. Watching you work just put a smile on my face every time 😃

[@Sonster9K]

The simplicity to this shelf just brings out the elegance!!! Great result!!!

[@phonophresh]

The outtakes are so great. We all need to see a little humanity! Keep it up, John.

[@phonophresh]

Uh...Jon.

[@MakeSomething]

Love the look of this! Very nice!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Make Something Thanks David, I really appreciate it.

[@cjc1216]

john i gotta say every time i watch one of your videos i cant help but think that your miters are the best in the business. good on ya man

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+cj c Thanks man

[@GetHandsDirty]

Beautiful looking piece of furniture! I love the white inside "infinite" look it has under certain light sources like when you're speaking near the end of the video.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Get Hands Dirty Thank you

[@chevyvega6622]

you are spot on with the out takes at the end of your vid. It really pulls me in!! First time I saw such, was on the end of the movie Cannonball Run, makes a great tie to the ending and adds personality no one else can copy!! Best channel out there!!

[@jukeman57]

Despite the bloopers, you are a master Jon. Beautiful job. Very modern & clean look. Thanks.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Michael Myrick Thank you Michael

[@williamconstruction9907]

simple and beautiful. well done. thank you for sharing all your techniques.

[@stevebiggs1822]

Would be a sweet cabinet for LPs! Thanks Jon for the tutorial.

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Lol, the out takes at the end are great :-) Great project Jon

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+The ShavingWood Workshop Thanks Tommy

[@thomasgilbert9347]

Good project. Thanks for the tutorial on veneering.

[@CatholicWoodworker]

Great design, and finish. Love the white interior accent.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Conrad Designs Thank you Conrad

[@Crazylalalalala]

I really like your simple, clean, modern designs.

[@valmirdesouzasilva1956]

Well done! Looks really nice!

[@scotttaylor1923]

What a great build. I'm really enjoying your channel. Thanks for the out takes too!

[@NickFerry]

clean lines are nice!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Nick Ferry Thanks Nick

[@sooth15]

Loved the bloopers, Jon! And yeah, it's hard to categorize this project. It's not difficult or complicated, but it demands an extremely high level of precision. The problem with very modern looking pieces is that they have to have very nice crisp lines, and any small defect tends to really stand out. You also never really mentioned what type of veneer you used, but I'm assuming it was paper backed cherry.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+sooth15 Thanks man, Yes all true and I'll talk about the veneer in the Q & A

[@welikalaa]

Jon, you use very simple methods to create beautiful products . I learned several tricks watching your videos. Thank you

[@stevecollins9450]

Great looking bookcase and well done video, Jon.

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+Steve Collins Thanks Steve

[@SuperAudionut]

Looks perfect for storing vinyl records. Nice work. You make it look easy.

[@hujohnny7785]

Great product, easy to clean -worked out great !

[@AndreaArzensek]

Your work is always beautiful! Enjoying your videos every time Jon!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Andrea Arzensek Thanks Andrea

[@peterhadobas8682]

Great build. Loved the outtakes!

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+Peter Hadobas Thanks Peter

[@kevo11438]

You sir draw the garsh-darnit straightest line at your 38 second mark this ol-timer has ever seen, I tell you whut. You sir just yourself a new subscriber

[@matt_williams1015]

Beautiful bookcase, nice job!

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+Matt Williams Thanks Matt

[@RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks]

Very beautiful as usual!

[@BillHantzopoulos]

Jon, always always first class stuff! I love the precision in your work.

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+Bill Hantzopoulos Thanks Bill

[@timbbennett9563]

Great video. I loved the out takes.

[@StamosTee]

Great final result, very elegant.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Stamatis T Thanks

[@chrisp.76]

Nice looking piece!

[@mjarndt]

Great work John. Your work always looks good. I'm glad I found your channel now I've got more videos to watch.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+mike arndt Awesome..thanks man

[@BookofIsaiah]

Love your work, Jon!!! Very impressive!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+BookofIsaiah (Matt B) Thank you

[@DavidBishopinc]

Another beautiful piece. You the man Jon.

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+David Bishop Thanks David

[@carlosgiraldo812]

Beautiful!

[@lucemozioni]

Beautiful simple design and inspiring as always, I like the result a lot.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Fabrizio Zago Thank you Fabrizio

[@james6609]

jon lovely item and well made and i also like the out takes shows you are human like the rest of us ha ha as always a pleasure to watch you make lovely items

[@IsaacFloresGarcia]

Como siempre, un excelente trabajo¡¡¡ Muchas gracias por compartir tu conocimiento y demostrar pasion en lo que haces¡¡¡¡

[@treadwaytm]

Nice video, Jon. Enjoyed the outtakes.

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+Timothy Treadway Thanks Timothy

[@victorkrash1706]

beautiful piece jon....... bloopers are hylarious

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+Victor Guerrero ha : ) thanks Victor

[@PeriodWoodworker]

Very nice modern project and great process and attention to detail. I like the base design - simple but perfect sculptural element. Thanks for sharing with us. Steve

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+PeriodWoodworker Thanks you Steve

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

This came out great Jon, love the clean look of it!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Lane Bros WoodShop Thank you

[@MichaelLawing]

Classic look. I really like the design of the legs/frame.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Michael Lawing Thanks Michael

[@jbb5470]

Jon, pretty neat way of marking the trim on the side pieces. I always struggle matching the miters. Using the method you have shown will make my projects come out much better and easier!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Jb B that's great, thanks for the comment.

[@adammcmillen977]

Love the out takes!

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+Adam McMillen ha : ) thank Adam

[@andyandnancy]

Beautifully designed bookcase!

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+Andrew Kavanagh Thanks Andrew

[@kynanbful]

Looks great! Great work Jon

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+Kynan Batt Thank you Kynan

[@markmcgarrey8655]

Found this video very helpful.Planning my first veneering project. Thanks

[@brandnewattitude]

He made it look so easy.. Very nice book shelf

[@rahadianhardak7330]

very clean,. great!

[@daniel923e]

Came out beautiful, love your building videos :)

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+Danny D Thanks Danny

[@marthals89]

wow, it came out perfect

[@tooljunkie555]

looks great ! i would never guess that to be made of ply.nice looking veneers too. i like the blOOPS at the end..LOL

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Joe basementwoodworking ha ha : ) thanks Joe

[@wdfwgagyfgagyga]

I love you'rer videos, you explain what you are doing and how. just awsome work!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+wdfwgagyfgagyga Thank you

[@aldunlop4957]

Nice work Jon. You sir, are an inspiration.

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+Al Dunlop Thanks Al

[@wagnercintra4174]

parabéns, seus vídeos são ótimos e aprendo muito co eles. Abraço!!!

[@TranTheClever]

Ohh. My. Goodness! I need this. Shelves = storage. Storage not on the floor = space saver and happy momma 😄♥️🙏🏼 2:55

[@Fredatbedrock]

That looks great Love the style

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you Alan

[@johnconklin9039]

I kept the slats that I removed from a 1" mini blind to shorten it. They are handy to use between laminate/veneer and the base.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+John Conklin yeah they would great for that, smart move.

[@RR-ok4wz]

wow. very nice. you make it look SO easy!!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you!

[@LogrusUK]

Top bloopers! Great video, well done, Jon - budding carpenter here!

[@Wordsnwood]

Yup. them outtakes. I have so much footage like that... ;-) Love the clean look, Jon. Wasn't sure about the way you were curving the legs, but once it was in place I liked it.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+wordsnwood ha : ) thank you

[@dstarr3]

Really great stuff, man. I could really use a thing like this. I'll have to make one over summer.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Dave Starr Great, thanks Dave

[@bigvegass]

The outtakes give me hope. I usually can't speak a coherent sentence when it counts. :-) That design is so clean and beautiful.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Les W thanks Les, yeah talking is the hardest part for me also.

[@timmerkel2413]

Awesome haven't gotten a chance to look at the cutlets but might modify the size a bit and build this to hold my Vinyl collection

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Tim Merkel that's a great idea Tim.

[@ryanrelayo]

great projects and tutorials. Thanks

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Ryan

[@crispypoohs]

This looks awesome. I might actually try this one.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Crispy Walker cool , go for it. Thanks

[@JohnUk65]

really nice job.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+AKA 65 Thanks

[@thomasnielsen6409]

Love it, has a Scandinavian look to it. Thanks for sharing with us :-D

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+Thomas Nielsen Thanks Thomas

[@mamaedamaria]

Muito obrigado pela sua contribuição, seus vídeos são bastante didáticos e os móveis que você fabrica são úteis. Que Deus te abençoe em o nome de Jesus.

[@ZuluWood]

Fantastic Work 👍🇧🇷

[@adamestabrook1584]

Great video!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Adam Estabrook Thanks Adam

[@botchedonce7159]

Great outtakess!!! Hilarious!

[@511keyes]

Out takes!! Awesome!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Fiveeleven Keyes ha , cool man, Thanks

[@511keyes]

I mean, I love all your videos and appreciate immensely you sharing all of it... but the outtakes. love em!

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

Nice job. Would make a good LP storage unit. It reminds me of the G- Plan or Ercol Scandinavian style. I use titebond cold press glue when veneering and a vacuum cold press it allows more fiddle room to align things. My finishes are all oil based as it makes the grain pop better although it darkens it a little too.

[@greygoosemafia]

Great videos! great instruction.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Richard Cowtails Thanks Richard

[@markfredericks9892]

Great bloopers at the end! I'm also wondering about sandpaper grits on such thin veneer. Great video and very clean design!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Mark Fredericks Thanks Mark, I will talk about it

[@PoliticalAnimal87]

I'm not a fan of the modern style I don't think it holds a candle to the craftsmanship of the arts and crafts style Morris chair etc but I always enjoy your videos great job Jon excellent work

[@mememoons]

I like this modern and simple bookcase, I hope to get one like it :D

[@juliolacey846]

excelente! gracias por explicar claramente

[@MrYanbar]

hi PeterThank you for sharing your knowledgehis vídeos are very goodthe woodworking as a hobby for meI enjoyed his explanations and I will put into practice here in Brazil.

[@stevestadler4634]

damn! I love this!

[@dwiutama7973]

bersih dan rapi ... I like this vid

[@SeanRubino]

Looks great, Jon. I like your out takes. I do the same thing. Sometimes I can't even say my name.

[@MPCreazioniLegno]

Very well done Jon....not ridiculous but really funny :-) the last minute. Thanks for your professionality. Bye

[@saowczarek7671]

Very beautiful

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks

[@krisvitak]

simple, functional y good looking, more projects like these, like watching bloopers! quote: this is like ridiculous... jajaja

[@CodeFoxAus]

where's the two thumbs up button? Awesome looking cabinet!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+CodeFoxAus Thanks man appreciate it

[@eslamabbass9387]

Really awesome I am awaiting every upload for a new piece of art. Hope to start one day :-)

[@cillyede]

Very nice piece! Hubert

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Hu “cillyede” Ko Thanks Hubert

[@diogovieira2257]

Hello ... I live in Brazil and do not understand English, but I would say that I am subscribed to your channel and I am your big fan. Here in my country there is nothing like the things you do! you are a TRUE ARTIST. I would like to understand what you say as well would be easier to learn from you! (Google translator)

[@KINGMADDROX]

cote limpio linia suabe, hello

[@SR-xe4qy]

Beautiful project, Jon. Thanks for taking the time and effort to show this (and your many other great projects). Really like your unpretentious style- gives a novice “woodworker” like me inspiration to attempt this build. I’m curious why you didn’t mask off the white painted areas when you did the spray finish on the outside surfaces. Is it not necessary to do this? Thanks, and cheers on a job well done, Sanjeev

[@albanomathias9559]

Muito bom, parabéns.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Albano Mathias Thank you

[@ledugerio]

hey mister peter, great job

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Ledugerio antunes neto Thanks

[@HobokenHam]

I love your out-takes

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+HobokenHam Thanks man

[@mauriciozepeda4899]

saludos desde Chile. Master.

[@snipersoldier30]

very good