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[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?

[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!

[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]

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.

[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/.

[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.

[brlesh]

Congrats -- a beautiful book...but Easton Press only started publishing in 1975...?

That maybe the Heritage Press edition.

I think they did Dracula in 1965.

Still, a beautiful looking book!

B

[RonClinton]

Happy New Year folks. Wanted share my latest find, Easton Press, 1965, Dracula. What a beautiful book. Got it for some trade credit and my local used bookstore.

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Congrats -- a beautiful book...but Easton Press only started publishing in 1975...?

[mhatchett]

Happy New Year folks. Wanted share my latest find, Easton Press, 1965, Dracula. What a beautiful book. Got it for some trade credit and my local used bookstore.

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[dannyboy121070]

A holy grail that I never thought I'd see due to rights issues....a real favorite from my childhood.
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[TacomaDiver]

I've seen videos of this technology in action, and it's really something...a wise move on your part to get it. Enjoy that woodworking!

If the safety mechanism wasn't $100 and didn't wreck my blade, I would be tempted to try it out with a hot dog.

[RonClinton]

I don't want to say my wife "allowed" me to buy this, but she sees the benefit in having a saw of this nature. For those of you who aren't familiar, a SawStop is the only saw on the market with flesh-sensing technology, which means, if my fingers/hand/body touch the blade while it's on, in milliseconds, the blade is stopped and dropped out the way. It's the difference between amputation and a scratch. If I ever engage this safety system, it'll pay for itself immediately, especially considering that my medical deductible is $4k before my insurance even kicks in.

I've seen videos of this technology in action, and it's really something...a wise move on your part to get it. Enjoy that woodworking!

[TacomaDiver]

It's a stretch to say that this is book related, but here's this weekend's purchase:
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And here's a progress shot of the assembly:
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I probably won't be able to finish the assembly until next weekend.

I don't want to say my wife "allowed" me to buy this, but she sees the benefit in having a saw of this nature. For those of you who aren't familiar, a SawStop is the only saw on the market with flesh-sensing technology, which means, if my fingers/hand/body touch the blade while it's on, in milliseconds, the blade is stopped and dropped out the way. It's the difference between amputation and a scratch. If I ever engage this safety system, it'll pay for itself immediately, especially considering that my medical deductible is $4k before my insurance even kicks in.

Coming up next - more bookshelves! And probably some cutting boards!

[TacomaDiver]

Dude, that is impressive. I have absolutely no woodworking skills and a friend and I built shelves for my movie collection for my previous home and it was a whole lot of work and nowhere as nice or impressive as what you’ve done.. You should definitely be proud of yourself! Love to see more pics when the shelves are full!

Thank you! I did some really basic shelves for my movies (literally 1/4" plywood in a closet) when we first moved in. I did start the process of adding books last night. Nothing is in order yet but that should hopefully be finished this weekend.

Absolutely beautiful job, Jason. I’m moving in a couple months and have one room in the new place I place to have built-ins installed. I know my limits, though, so will have to bypass trying to finagle a YouTube degree and instead need to hire it out. If I had half your skills, I might give it a shot.

Thanks! Now that I'm an expert, I'm more than willing to offer my surfaces. I work cheap! Everything I did was a glorified box, so I believe in you! I do wonder what it would have cost if I hired someone though. I wish you the best at the new place and getting exactly what you want!

Nice job on the shelves!Â

I cheated in this house. My job was moving to a new building in 2002, and it came furnished, so they sold off all the old stuff. I got 28 bookcases at $5 each, so that's what I've used for the past 22 years.Â

Thank you!! Nice! A job two jobs ago was selling a bunch of furniture when they moved buildings, but I had no way to get bookcases from downtown Seattle to home while taking the bus.


The one thing we talked about that didn't happen was adding doors with plexiglass in them. I think I can still do that at a later date though - just might need some adjustments to the existing shelves.

Once I'm done loading these suckers up, I'll be sure to post some pictures!

[Dave1442397]

Nice job on the shelves! 

I cheated in this house. My job was moving to a new building in 2002, and it came furnished, so they sold off all the old stuff. I got 28 bookcases at $5 each, so that's what I've used for the past 22 years.