How to Build a Shaker Bookshelf - Woodworking

[@Benham_Design]

If you want to build your own you can pick up a set of plans here www.digitaldesignconcepts.art/product/shaker-bookcase-plans-download-project-plans-diy-how-to-build-a-bookshelf

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Outstanding instruction and details!! And of course a beautiful solid wood bookcase!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Nice work Brian...Great tip with the spacer blocks under the clamps, I'm going to use that one. And of course beautiful bookshelf.

[@jessjulian9458]

You are a great craftsman. I have watched every video you have posted. I wish you could do more, but I understand it takes a lot of time. Thanks for sharing your talents and experience.

[@jessjulian9458]

@@Benham_Design thank you for responding. I would love to learn more from you. You see, I have learned everything I know about woodworking from craftsman like you. I use many of your techniques in my shop. I have tinkered in woodworking for many years, but never had the time to get into it like I wanted to. I retired in 2004 and in 2009, I decided to do it as a full time hobby. I bought the best tools and setup a 1000 sq. ft. Shop. I soon realized I needed knowledge, and that is where you and others came in. I have every video you have published in my library, with many other great craftsmen. I can make anything I want to now, but I'm still learning. Thank you so much for your knowledge.

[@BiP00]

@@jessjulian9458 Next Level Carpentry is a great channel as well in case you weren't aware of it's existance, maybe it'll help you on your quest! :)

[@jessjulian9458]

@@BiP00 thanks for the tip. But I am subscribed to this channel. I have been for a long time now. If you know of or find other good people, please let me know. Thanks again.

[@HarlyGuy13]

I’m amazed at how many things I learned by watching this video.

[@TheIozl]

The way you resawed those really long boards on the bandsaw without a fence was pretty awesome. Respect.

[@dsdragoon]

Great looking bookshelf! I learned a lot about your glue-up process and your dadoing technique.

[@Raytenecks]

I watched this because of the nice preview image, but I've already found a few good tips in the first 10 minutes. Thanks!

[@Raytenecks]

In fact, I recently made a fan trellis and had a heck of the time with the dados, but your technique would have been perfect. I'm definitely going to have to try it.

[@vaelenorg]

This video was incredibly helpful for me! Thanks for all the detail into your process.

[@jimrosson6702]

Great bookshelf and great video as always.

[@Belg1970]

Brian, I was one of the people that asked for more of your process and you delivered in a big way. Thanks so much for taking the extra time to explain your process. I have more questions but will ask this one first, I've watched several videos on how woodworkers mill their boards and you seem to go in a slightly different order making you have to go back to the jointer, why not joint the edge when jointing the face?

[@Belg1970]

@@Benham_Design I don't think maybe I explained myself well enough. I was only talking about the edge of the board not the face.

[@BiP00]

I think it is because he joints one edge and the face to have it squared for the table saw to rip it, say a 1/16" wider than the desired measure for clamping, to then go back and joint the ripped edge to get better results when glueing that edge, since getting to the desired measure with the jointer, if the board doesn't have a consistent measure, it's close to impossible, and glueing and edge that has only been milled with the table saw will have lots of imperfections. .... Was that the question?

[@BiP00]

Man you're skilled! Thanks a lot!!!

[@jacko2606]

The only man I have notifications turned on for.

[@bennierheeder7015]

I always learn something from your videos.

[@markfoster2833]

Nice tip on the cauls, thanks

[@johnkirwan762]

Nice job as always 👍 tip- you can use a few dabs of CA/super glue between strips of tape when fixing on a jig- rather than double sided tape which can be fiddly. Look up "masking tape and super glue trick".

[@johnkirwan762]

@@Benham_Design cool- right to prioritize safety over saving time!! Cheers

[@geoffreyyoung5419]

Another great JOB

[@bruceschneider4928]

Kudos for the Dieter Rams book!

[@bruceschneider4928]

@@Benham_Design And influenced so many others. Jony Ive of Apple cites Rams as an influence. And Rams' 10 Principles go beyond product design, as they are relevant in other design fields. We graphic designers hold him in high regard.

[@jamesmyers2087]

Outstanding. I was looking for a classic bookshelf plan of attack for a gift project to the SIL. I’m doing this one and using your plans.

[@stormman8393]

Brian, some great ww tips there. Beautiful work, mate. The finished product looks alot more complicated than the simplicity it took to build.

[@robjohnston8083]

Hey Brian, Thanks for taking the time to share this, I always learn something from your videos. Awhile ago you mentioned building a router table, perhaps a short tour of it what you like, what you might do differently next time sort of thing might go down well. Most of the youtube router table videos are not from actual working pros , I'd certainly be very interested in your thoughts on the subject. Cheers

[@BiP00]

@@Benham_Design I would watch a 10 hour video on that subject hahaha

[@DsHardWoodCreations]

Great technique and explanation

[@cobberpete1]

Nice job Brian. As always, something useful to pick up. Love your Col technique. I will be adopting it in the future :)

[@ldb8435]

great video,

[@hawkdaddy64]

I cut my backer board dado's on the table saw, set it at 1/8 high and 1/4 depth and it turns out perfect.

[@JamesWanders]

Really enjoyed the video! Curious what kind/color of finish you used?

[@omaromar-lg3yu]

This is great

[@VinceEspositoJr]

Printed the plans and will be making this one. Can you share what you used for the finish? Thank you.

[@Benham_Design]

It's been awhile since I built it, but I think I used minwax wipe on poly. Thanks for picking up the plans! Appreciate the support.

[@thrash99er]

I was curious why use the router instead of just a drill for the holes for the adjustable shelves is there a benefit to using the router versus just a drill or drill press?

[@LukePighetti]

There's more than one way to skin a cat

[@trevormorris2777]

What type of wood did you use for this?

[@Hatchmade]

Why the cauls directly over the clamps? When I’ve used cauls I usually put a pair between the clamps. Is there an advantage to doing it over the clamp? Only one caul?

[@Belg1970]

I had the same thought but think the parallel clamp is acting as the other caul killing two birds so to speak??

[@tthomasokc]

If you are using parallel clamps that stay straight and rigid the clamp will function as the second caul and eliminate the need to wrestle with trying to align and clamp two cauls. In a wide glue up it can be a real PITA to get two cauls aligned and clamped. If are using squeeze clamps or long pipe clamps that flex or bow with clamped you will have to use two cauls as clamping to the clamp with introduce a bow into the panel.

[@robsim4692]

Who wants a bookshelf that shakes! Geez!

[@Benham_Design]

Haha, it's only shaking because the concert floor in the shop is super unlevel. It doesn't do that once it was put in place Geez! Physics!

[@robsim4692]

@Brian Benham - Artist • Designer • Craftsman Geez, Shaker Bookself! Jokes, get it? "Shaker" "Bookshelf" Bookself that shakes! Geez! Come on, man, clearly, you're very skilled and just over looking the funny in my funny! You're forgiven, carry on!

[@Benham_Design]

😂😂😂 I thought you were talking about when I was standing it up and it was rocking back and forth. Geez! Tell a joke I can understand 😂

[@robsim4692]

@Brian Benham - Artist • Designer • Craftsman well you didn't have to go and get all mean about it, geez! Sorry! You really know how to use your big city words to really cut another person deep! I'm not sure how I'll recover, but just know if I do, I'll be back with more bad jokes that you may not understand, but others will laugh. Yes, they will laugh!

[@Benham_Design]

😂 thanks for coming back

[@adrianperalta7192]

Excelente!👍

[@dirtybaywoodshop-joeporter5650]

Beautiful work, Brian! #goals What type of wood did you use for the bookcase?

[@dirtybaywoodshop-joeporter5650]

Beautiful, that's what I thought. Cherry is one of my favorite woods that I've worked with so far.

[@LukePighetti]

4mm dominos would be too thick for gluing up the back?

[@Benham_Design]

4mm domino would fit, but after I sanded all the parts they are under a half inch so there is not much meat on either side of the domino. Also when trying to sell plans to a project, when I use the domino I get a lot of comments. " How am I supposed to build that I don't have all those fancy tools." So that gets old real quick.

[@LukePighetti]

Makes sense, thanks!

[@thagler5]

The link provided for plans doesn't work fyi...

[@Benham_Design]

Thanks man, it looks like I had a server issue, it should be back up now. www.briansbenham.com/thelittlestore/product/shaker-bookcase-plans-diy-how-to-build-a-bookshelf/

[@Wood_Slice]

Don't wanna be rude but a $1500 Miter Saw with that clamp stop for repeatable clamps, I just cracked up. lol

[@coolhardware65]

cant afford all the bar clamps

[@joekrow5154]

Brian Benham I read your blog post and can say you speak the truth. I have spent hours watching KZbin saying it must be nice to have all those tools and they really do make the job EASIER. But patience has taught me that YOU make the job. As I try to make my way into more than a hobby every once in a while commission job wood worker to more serious and steady work I know my tools and my skill set with both grow. Thanks for the awesome content.