I never thought I would find someone as good as Norman from 'Old Yankee workshop'; but, I think Tom is this good. Tom is a Master....
@annedwyer7973 жыл бұрын
Indeed! I also used to think no one could come close to Norm Abrams when it came to finish carpentry (he's a Master carpenter), but I think Tommy's pretty close, especially considering that he's a contractor and not a Master carpenter. But that also means that after 50 yrs. in the construction industry, he's learned to do a lot of things and does them well. FYI, Norm's series was actually called "New Yankee Workshop" ("...and remember, there's no more important safety equipment than these, safety glasses!") 😉
@Mr.Pop07 жыл бұрын
The takeaway from this video is that its easy to make something yourself. Its not the end all be all of bookshelves. You can skip some steps, go with different materials and make it your own. Dont got money for stair treads, then go with regular pine planks. Rounding that edge too hard? then just leave it as is and nail some molding to dress it up. The beauty of this is that you make it to suit your needs.
@ArtistryBranson7 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@someonespadre5 жыл бұрын
Those stair treads are 10 bucks at Home Depot, that's pretty unbeatable for a square nearly perfect piece of wood with no warp or check.
@b01brdcst2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Silva is doubtlessly a master in his trade.
@Shetasen5 жыл бұрын
I always find it funny how as a kid, i found this series so boring, but as an adult I love it, even though I never build anything.
@Hardox5 ай бұрын
I have also watched since I was a child. Tom Silva is a master and so easy to listen to...and Kevin is by far the best host.
@billybike576 жыл бұрын
I saw this on ASk This Old House and just ran across it to add to my file "Great Ideas for the Garage". Great job to Team Silva!
@warrenbuitendag52867 жыл бұрын
whenever i watch a woodworking video it feels like coming home after a while away :)
@weemeemoo7 жыл бұрын
How has nobody mentioned Kevin looking more and more like a hunk every year? Wacca wacca. home improvement + these guys = heaven
@chofbrighton70144 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your craftsmanship. Excellent instructional video. Looking forward to building this type of bookshelf soon. Thank you both for taking time to share your talents.
@defion1237 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but i find this video so relaxing... :) going to try and build my first book shelf soon!
@annedwyer7973 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean! Not only is Tommy Silva a master at what he does, he's very calm and chill in his presentation style. I love watching "This Old House" and "Ask TOH"!
@annedwyer7973 жыл бұрын
Love me some Tommy Silva, what a Master!
@mikefas54067 жыл бұрын
I just bought these same materials to make a book shelf for my daughter's room! Total cost was $81. I do have a nice table saw and router though so I'm going to use them. It's just easier. :)
@miriamkelly31066 жыл бұрын
I love how the process was step by step and simple. I learnt some new terms as well. Thanks for sharing this video.
@geoffreyyoung79186 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, great project for those of us who don't have lots of tools.
@MGN013 жыл бұрын
Great video and a great idea to use stair treads. The only thing that wasn't clear was the width of the bookshelf. I think from the 1:35 point of the video, it must be 38" as I see Tom measuring that out. I do realize this dimension is left to the individual maker, but just curious what others' thoughts on the width.
@OneIdeaTooMany2 жыл бұрын
I hope they keep making these sorts of videos even after Tommy retires.
@Junmalo9876 жыл бұрын
Yay! I'm going to build this! I've been looking for a small project to work on and this looks like something for beginners! Thank you!
@wahinenuiloa8 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Itʻs great that you show how to make the shelf with just the basic tools. Thanks for posting!
@jtotheb-ip2hh6 жыл бұрын
I was inspired by this video to pick up a few stair treads at Lowe's and build a shoe storage bench. Really glad I saw this and it was fun to build. Now I'm trying to think of something else we "need" just so I can use stair treads again.
@nutz4gunz4578 жыл бұрын
Tom is such a boss
@tmk55226 жыл бұрын
Him and norm are the best to ever do a tv show
@mrmadan846 жыл бұрын
Simple explanation, Simple equipment and finally Excellent product. Thank you & Great Work
@MJFAN6666 жыл бұрын
Really like this channel.. reminds me of those art shows I used to watch as a kid where people explain to you stuff with detail and clarity.. like Art Attack. I miss art attack
@lilcicero776 жыл бұрын
Karan Trivedi I preferred Rolf Harris
@Antiwasserstoff7 жыл бұрын
Pretty amazing! That's something we should be taught in School, sadly i wasn't at least. I'll try this out as soon as i've got time for it, thanks for this Video
@twdesignz067 жыл бұрын
FWIW, Lowes has stair treads in solid oak without a veneer, which is what I went with. Costs more, but I should be able to stain them, and they're a lot more durable than the pine stair treads (and the pine stair treads looked terrible at Lowes)
@someonespadre5 жыл бұрын
I hope Tommy doesn't mind if I use my router and table saw. My thought is to use one of the 1-1/2" scraps ripped off the back of a shelf for a toe kick. I need to make is 42" high to fit on a knee wall under the concave ceiling upstairs. I plan to stain and finish them, need three of them, may square off the end of the top because they sit next to each other.
@cgriesemer8 жыл бұрын
Tom Silva = GOAT
@jerrymansbergersr69597 жыл бұрын
I watch your show all the time I have learned a lot thank. you guys
@OIFEagle8 жыл бұрын
A great project, a shelf that is meant to last! Thanks!
@LinhPham16 жыл бұрын
beautifully done. Would be helpful if you have a blueprint and a list of materials
@scottrtomlinson7 жыл бұрын
I love that they insisted on doing this with tools most people have vs. advanced woodworking tools.
@mulekickhandmadeguitars84656 жыл бұрын
I like this shelf made of stair treads. very nice!
@colinblake246 жыл бұрын
A great video for those with limited power tools. Thanks
@leelemon33732 жыл бұрын
Old School Rocks. Thanks
@JRJRCIRC34 жыл бұрын
Tommy is an OG!!
@annedwyer7973 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed!
@chadhickey95275 жыл бұрын
Will rob and use. Thanks for the simple tool line up.
@chaz44712 жыл бұрын
I…. Love……THESE…. Guys!!!!!!!
@zenriley23515 жыл бұрын
Love This Old House
@dlamb28406 жыл бұрын
Good, fairly simple project for a beginner like me! Can’t wait to get started.
@jasongates-6 жыл бұрын
How did your project go?
@AngieWilliamsDesigns8 жыл бұрын
I like how you used limited tools so that someone with a small tool collection can build something like this.
@davy19728 жыл бұрын
Angie Overton I was thinking the same thing.
@mulekickhandmadeguitars84657 жыл бұрын
Building a new project is a great opportunity to buy a new toy (oops...I meant new tool).
@kenlehn88846 жыл бұрын
I agree. Very thoughtful.
@brianmerritt54106 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but a lot of people, myself included, are just looking for a piece of furniture that can get the job done.
@burhjyu5 жыл бұрын
am very satisfied with this product, maybe it will work amzn.to/34rxnSg
@Assassman6887 жыл бұрын
I love this old house
@daveschoonover27543 жыл бұрын
Did pilot holes get drilled into the shelves as well? Or only the sides?
@donovanpl8 жыл бұрын
Looks really nice made with really simple tools.
@davidvarchol49184 жыл бұрын
After seeing this episode of Ask This Old House, I finally decided to build this myself. I'm a big fan of Tommy's. I even got to meet him several years ago and thanked him for all that I've learned from him over the years. But I discovered an error in these plans. He's saying that there is 16 inches between shelves and I'm afraid it doesn't actually work out that way in real life. If there is 16 inches between the bottom three shelves, that only leaves about 10 or 11 inches between the top and the next shelf down. I had to adjust the distance to about 14 inches between shelves to get a relatively equal distance between all shelves. Just a minor error, but still. Also, I agree with some other posters here that it would be a shame to paint this. I will be either staining it or using a clear finish on it....using wood plugs to cover the screw holes instead of filler. Looking forward to building it this weekend.
@bobbg90414 жыл бұрын
Thats between centers! I'm joking, Tommy probably has too much on his plate, and he just goofed on his math it happens to everyone maybe its old age? It's so easy to screw up on paper and find out later the plans are wrong. Everyone makes mistakes maybe you did? With TV they usually don't show them but I'm going to bet they do make them its part of being human.
@martinltpm3 жыл бұрын
Or the shorter top shelf could be for shorter items/books
@annedwyer7973 жыл бұрын
You gotta remember that this particular lumber is "paint grade", not "stain grade". Tommy doesn't specifically clarify this in the video (he just says "finish with a coat of paint"), though the final item in the step-by-step instructions states "these materials are paint-grade only and cannot be stained".
@russelllane18093 жыл бұрын
if you look at the end of the video you can see the shelfs are not the same distance. the bottom is 16" and the other two are around 12"1/2. he never said make them all 16 " that was just the first measurment.
@chickenindoubleC5 ай бұрын
Bookshelves are typically designed to have more space on the bottom shelves than the upper shelves--not a mistake, but a feature!
@kimberleerivera70628 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tommy, and Kevin, what a great project! Very nice bookcase!
@javaTL3 жыл бұрын
So much to learn from this little project video!
@skelletorjo32277 жыл бұрын
Mr. Silva is a master.
@steamfan0073 жыл бұрын
Brilliant yet simple idea (and perfect timing for me)! But why cut the shelves off at 38"? Maybe that's the longest span Tom would build without a central support?
@paulp10088 жыл бұрын
When you make it you appreciate it....
@jjwdesign5 жыл бұрын
Stair treads! Great idea. I love to see videos like this. Thanks. Any ideas on staining. I assume you would need unfinished similar wood all around.
@soccerman00219818 жыл бұрын
Looks good, these are the vids I enjoy seeing TOH produce.
@justynakostrzewa13647 жыл бұрын
Brandon Sawyer,,,,,, piosenki piosenki piosenki piosenki Chcę piosenki dla dzieci piosenki
@dmat43565 жыл бұрын
Can you customize kitchen cabinets by replacing upgraded doors to your old box of the cabinets?
@chrissnively26366 жыл бұрын
6 pine stair treads are about $75 for 4 foot treads at Home Depot. They also have oak treads ... You guessed it ... much more $$$. Stair treads have become a multitasker item. Thanks Tom and Kevin.
@arbinnunez1096 жыл бұрын
This guy is the man
@ksxx19615 жыл бұрын
Great bookcase. Thanks for all the useful tips.
@gregortidholm7 жыл бұрын
Nice and simple! Thanks for the walkthrough
@logangomez44756 жыл бұрын
I need to do this after I clean my office.
@dennissmithjr.53708 жыл бұрын
I liked that, will have to try it. I think it would look really magnificent if it were stained instead of painted.
@Virxo1828 жыл бұрын
I agree. Make sure to use a wood conditioner
@Geekybros1118 жыл бұрын
Virxo182 and shampoo
@Geekybros1118 жыл бұрын
Jk
@justynakostrzewa13647 жыл бұрын
Luka Krkljes ,,
@justynakostrzewa13647 жыл бұрын
Dennis Smith Jr.,,
@lindarose69347 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@erickherrera92943 жыл бұрын
Would it be better to make dado joints for those shelf's instead of just screws? What the difference in term of strength?
@TheEnergyball7 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Clean and simple :) Thank you for the ideas and tips.
@watermain486 жыл бұрын
There's a lot more to Tom than "guess what this is"...great project.
@annedwyer7973 жыл бұрын
Tommy's a true master! He's been a contractor for decades and can do just about anything. I shudder when I see the crappy quality work ppl do on house flipping shows...Tommy Silva and the This Old House crews do superb work!
@dillonbarclay83739 ай бұрын
Very clever and simple
@WeAreBullets3 ай бұрын
i literally searched "wicked easy bookshelf" and this came up. lol very appropriate
@MarkSWilliams277 жыл бұрын
Nice use of basic tools that are in just about any DIYer's garage. Keep those block planes sharp, guys. You don't need a bunch of fancy stuff to make useful things. The old timers didn't have a barn full of power tools.
@brokenwave61256 жыл бұрын
Mark Williams No but they took way longer to make things. Powertools just allow you to make something in a day that took them a week.
@jaynesimmons63205 жыл бұрын
Wow nice job. You hold and saw with that circular saw so well. Takes practice definitely. Thanks for the post.
@p90pdack685 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid! Thank you! Also loved watching your show growing up
@annedwyer7973 жыл бұрын
Indeed! I've watched TOH for decades...Tommy's one of my heroes. Not only is he a master at what he does, he's just very chill in his presentation style.
@whipplefilter2 жыл бұрын
I’m just curious about the block plain and using it to round the corners. Would I have to worry about tear out on the end grain ? Or am I just paranoid ?
@themoodyonejb7 жыл бұрын
First video that popped up when I searched. Awesome and easy. Making two of them asap. 👍
@co-know-proconstructiontips6 жыл бұрын
Nice vid!!!!!Be proud of your work my friends!!! knowledge is power!!!
@Sunflower-nm6lw3 жыл бұрын
Awesome bookcase, Thank You for sharing your ideas ❤️
@TheHandystanley7 жыл бұрын
Picked up some great tips here. Thanks guys!
@truth65545 жыл бұрын
A Question: What's the easiest way to measure from the center of the rounded nose to the top flat plain. 7:50
@truth65545 жыл бұрын
It should be longer than on the verticle sides. 7:49
@ylarryc8 жыл бұрын
I love you guys...great video. Do you have any plans or videos for making wall panels...like the affect of a six panel door? Like you see in old libraries.....the panels come up about four feet from the floor....hard to explain.
@zinnakim47917 жыл бұрын
Helped so much!! Could you maybe labe which wood you used too?
@michaelmancini57734 жыл бұрын
The problem with 5/4 pine or oak step treads that span more than 3', is that they warp , whereas 3/4" birch ply can be ripped and have an applied nosing with some glue and a little sanding, your good to go with structural integrity, either dado'd in or adjustable shelves.
@Turoloco6 жыл бұрын
Instant subscribe. I'm gonna start getting my necessary tools together.
@jamesbarlowjr.37623 жыл бұрын
Very Nice. How much something like that sell for if made. Possibly Stain or Natural Finish. Thanks. Well Done! 🤝
@annedwyer7973 жыл бұрын
Make sure you know whether your lumber is "paint grade" or "stain grade"! Staining wood that's paint grade won't be very successful.
@lizzapaolia9599 ай бұрын
Excellent video 🙏
@flamechill5 жыл бұрын
You should list materials in the description, that would be helpful
@robertborg37353 жыл бұрын
I agree
@Jeff-Champwild8 жыл бұрын
Love these woodworking segments!
@-gina11146 жыл бұрын
👍 Love this! Thank you!
@JW778 жыл бұрын
I went to the local HD today and their stair treads are sold out. Must have been people who saw this video.
@randalltaylor11877 жыл бұрын
EJ Wu job.s
@randalltaylor11877 жыл бұрын
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@bighands696 жыл бұрын
If you cannot access stair treads just use plain wood and if you want them curved ended use a plain but straight edged can still look as good. I fire up book cases like this routinely with just plain wood. You will be slow on your first attempted but by your twentieth you will be flying through them like a master. Add a cheap router and it will expand your horizons. I would suggest basic tools of a hammer, chisels, spokeshave, hand saw, tenon saw, japanese saw, router, circular saw. With these tools you can do many many things.
@johnwayne21036 жыл бұрын
Check Craigslist under materials sometimes job sites may have extras you can buy cheap.
@LoveofChocolate186 жыл бұрын
Lowes has pine stair treads, similar to the ones used in the video, that I like to use when I don't feel like planing down 2x12s.
@paullincoln27076 жыл бұрын
Love that construction
@fireworxz4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@DoomWalker427 жыл бұрын
How many shelves would I need to make a book case to fit 175 books?
@karissatwymon43187 жыл бұрын
i love all of yall work
@golf4ubacknine7682 жыл бұрын
Love it 👍👍
@kk-om5zm7 жыл бұрын
bravo....!!Clear job!
@iamdann7836 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot from this epi! thanks...
@deffloyd8 жыл бұрын
I wish you would have shown all steps like sanding and staining.
@juancarmona15438 жыл бұрын
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queermosa 9.
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@passivesolarhousingcoop19034 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@darrellrousu13906 жыл бұрын
Looks good but what's the distance between the shelf
@OscarM.943 жыл бұрын
@4:37 good tip causs you'll break the top of the chisel🔨🪛
@mrcwoodworks45236 жыл бұрын
I love this channel
@UnitedPebbles5 жыл бұрын
Bc guys, hey guys, stair treads are probably designed for impact weight? But hey, must be heavy to move around and can it be uninstall easily like Ikea furniture?
@keithupton86ku4 жыл бұрын
Heavy is subjective, you can modify the design to make it as light as possible. Uninstall easy is also subjective. The purpose of this design is to not be like Ikea furniture. Yes, it's cheap and easy to put together. Which is its downfall- it doesn't last long and can't be modified. The piece that these guys just built can last 50+ years.
@nicholasmccartney42548 жыл бұрын
I made a drawing and cutlist for people who are beginners and want to make this. Hope it helps 1drv.ms/b/s!Alg2-6Oe1ndf7lRo-DSD3tiYkUyc UPDATE: The link above was from OneDrive, where I used to do all of my cloud storage. Unfortunately they have cut everyone's free limit. In my case from it went from 1TB to 5GB and I was forced to remove most of my files. When I find a new home for the files, I will post a new link.
@cmbass888 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nicholas for your effort. This showed me a few errors in my drawing before I started. Really helps. Much appreciated.
@bricago23028 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you!
@Geekybros1118 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Mc Cartney thank u so much
@dustinthornton38078 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nicholas, I noticed you mentioned in your drawing that the video says 16" between shelves but you think the math does not work. If you notice their finished product they made the bottom shelf larger. Then shelf 2 from bottom the same measurement. That would give you perfect space at the very top for anything the height of a magazine or smaller. Just wanted to point that out for anyone who would like a larger bottom and middle shelf like myself.
@nicholasmccartney42548 жыл бұрын
Dustin Thornton Great comment. Thanks for pointing that out.