Barrister Bookcase Plans

Then use your table saw to cut the glass retainer strips free.

Barrister bookcase plans. Positioning this groove is the trick. A cap a base and a case with about a 14 opening a slightly shorter 12 version of the case is also included. The taller version in the photo includes two tall and two short cases plus if you run out of shelf space you can always build another section or two. Set the fence so the router bit plunges into the side with 11 8 of material between the top edge and the groove.

These complete plans from popular woodworking will guide you through each step. The nice thing about a modular design is that it allows for quite a bit of flexibility. The 1 4 cut will then. This early example of modular office furniture still makes it case.

Traditionally these stackable bookcases were used in the offices of lawyers and politicians. We recommend using the barrister bookcase hardware kit item 10195 sold separately. This classic bookcase lends a prestigious feel to any office and any collection of books or otherwise. You may stack the modular bookshelf units up to five high.

Imperial 7 95 learn more metric. Creating the groove in which the doors slide is the most difficult task involved in building these bookcases but all it takes is a plunge router with a guide fence and a 1 4 upcut spiral router bit. Featured in wood issue. And this particular barrister s bookcase is made up of three different sections.

Modular barrister s bookcases 69 a cope and stick router bit set makes fast work of the door frames. Each unit measures approximately 15 high 36 1 4 wide and 13 1 2 deep. A handy template provides solid repeatability for the cloud lift shapes jigsawn on various pieces. After sticking the rails and stiles above the ends of the rails are coped as shown at right.

The modules can be mixed and matched in a variety of ways. From the wood store. Select your plan package unit. They are excellent for storing books cds dvds and a lot more so you ll want to make a set of these for your home or office.

With only two units your barrister s bookcase does double duty as a sideboard or hall table.