Custom Built-ins Part 2: Bookshelves (Diresta inspired)

[@SableSunsets]

Wow this is an inspiring build ! I’m doing something similar on my own my husband doesn’t know how to use any tools not even a drill so he can’t help me. Watching you I get the feel for the process so thanks !

[@lovetolearn2749]

Exactly what I needed:) Thank you for sharing!

[@teresawoodruff8727]

These look great!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

That came out great!

[@shaunZ96]

did you have to scribe the wood piece on the wall?

[@MrCaptainpope]

nice job! what router bit were you using in the beginning of the video?

[@twentyonevintage]

Hi such a great video thanks! Was wondering where you secured the bottom part? Did you screw on the floors or walls on the bottom? Thanks!!! :)

[@TwoDogGarageWoodworks]

Thanks! I screwed each section into a posterior wall stud.

[@sman222222]

Just built a very similar set. Just wondered how you secured the bookcases to the wall???

[@TwoDogGarageWoodworks]

At the very top, I screwed them to studs. Hope that helps!

[@0velyful]

@@TwoDogGarageWoodworks Did you screw through the back panels? Where did you put the screws? I couldn't figure out how to screw through the side of the bookcases.

[@TwoDogGarageWoodworks]

Ana Ho yes I screwed through the back panel at the top where there was a thicker bracing.

[@tommycristaldi9037]

Upon attaching the shelves on top of the cabinets do you screw them into the back wall so they don’t move?

[@TwoDogGarageWoodworks]

Yes each is screwed into a stud at the top.

[@tommycristaldi9037]

@@TwoDogGarageWoodworks I figured. I was like it’s held in place by gravity! Haha

[@JamesWilliams-he9th]

Looks great! Do you think the doubled-up 3/4 plywood for 40 in shelves would sag?

[@TwoDogGarageWoodworks]

Mine are close to 36 inches, no sag. Should be good

[@GuichoThe1st]

What track saw Dido you use?

[@TwoDogGarageWoodworks]

Luis R. Salazar Castillo technically not a track saw. Just straight edge I bought at Lowe’s. Still have to measure the side of the saw to the side of the blade to line it up right. Not a bad cheaper option

[@jinniema]

What was the depth of your bookshelf carcass 11.5"?

[@TwoDogGarageWoodworks]

Ours are about 15 inches. It was solely based on our widest book. No wrong answer, whatever works for you!

[@wkupshaw]

So the shelves are doubled up 3/4 inch plywood and the sides are just single 3/4 inch? Once assembled the sides and shelves look the same width.

[@CarlosRodriguez-vg2ob]

Hi could you please tell me the kind of wood you used. I’m about to make one just like yours

[@TwoDogGarageWoodworks]

I used poplar

[@tyrehester5550]

Man loves that wood filler