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[Sock Monkey]

I got a shipping notice yesterday that did not include the specifics as to the contents, but if this is what I think it is, then I have some very special headed my way. I don't want to say more in case I'm wrong, but I'll update as more information becomes available.

[mhatchett]

Hi Guys,
Just want to put in a plug for the 3rd volume of Mark Sieber's, He who Types Between the Rows 3. Lots of great essays and observations from somebody that has been around the horror scene for many years. A nice Cemetery Dance effort. I do wish his books were available in hardback but the paperbacks are very nice. As an old guy, I will say the font is easy to read. I was happy to grab this title. Mark will be selling books along with his lovely wife Clara at Scares that Cares Authorcon V in Williamsburg VA March 28-29. You can also check him out at http://horrordrive-in.com/serendipity2021/.

[TacomaDiver]

Back in June of 2024, I posted this link about my basement bookshelves that I built - https://forum.cemeterydance.com/foru...769#post198769

There's a little note about one day adding shelves to this little room that's attached to this part of the basement - well, that project began in February of 2025.

The wood was purchased and broken down then, and ever since, I've been working random weekends (I also started a new job that's been kicking my ass!) so it's been slow going.

Well, today I officially finished one side of the room! (It's all about perspective.)

This side of the room has four shelves that go floor to ceiling (whereas the other side has two shelves in-between various doors so they aren't connected; stand alones.)

Similar in appearance and construction (the same materials though - maple plywood, red oak plywood, and poplar) but assembled differently since I've learned quite a bit more since the original set was completed.

Anyways, here's a shot of them empty:
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(I messed up putting that third one together, so all of my shelf pin holes were in the wrong spots)

And then once they got filled:
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Makes this room look so much taller and brighter (since previously I had a few random IKEA Billy shelves in here and they were DARK.)


I ran out of finished shelf face frame (but have more shelves already made) so I will hopefully get this project finished around the 11th and 12th of July.

Also in the process of finishing a 12 drawer cabinet for my wife's comic book collection.

Next project is slated to be an end grain cutting board for one of my dearest friends.

[Ben Staad]

TacomaDiver Those look great. Congrats to you! On a plus side that third bookshelf can fit all those oversized editions. It must be a great feeling being able to display the books how you want to.

[TacomaDiver]

Thanks Ben Staad !

It is nice to display all of my books and now have room to spare.

I do need to go through my collection and get rid of some random duplicates and books I'll never read or don't need to own.

Do own a few editions I would sell if I could get what people say they're "worth" - looking at you Earthling Goblin for one!

[RonClinton]

Beautiful work, very nicely done! Asking as someone who knows nothing about woodworking, how do you keep the thin'ish shelving from bowing under the weight of the books without a rigid front lip on each shelf?