How to Build a Large Bookcase | Plans

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  • Опубліковано 26 бер 2021
  • Plans for this build are available on my website www.almfab.com/plans/bookcase
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  • @MichaelAlm
    @MichaelAlm  3 роки тому +24

    Thanks everyone for watching! Plans are up on my website www.almfab.com/plans/bookcase

  • @katzmosestools
    @katzmosestools 3 роки тому +49

    Really crushed this Michael! Gorgeous 😍

    • @MichaelAlm
      @MichaelAlm  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks JKM!!!

    • @marblemountainwoodworks8475
      @marblemountainwoodworks8475 3 роки тому +3

      I agree with JKM. Beautiful build! Not only that, the size of those sheet goods you had to wrangle in itself is most impressive 💪🏻

  • @naterapp7881
    @naterapp7881 3 роки тому +22

    Building a bookcase can sound like a simple job, but your video showed all the detail and planning that goes into it. Great job, and thanks for sharing!

  • @taylorl5794
    @taylorl5794 2 роки тому +6

    I love watching these videos and discovering just how inefficient I am in the workshop. The idea of cutting the shelves to length with the nose already installed blew my mind. Simple, yet revolutionary! Nice job!

  • @paulheitkemper1559
    @paulheitkemper1559 3 роки тому +14

    Lots of good tips here for me to poach. I also love that you included those little doses of humanity that happened during the build. Great job all around.

    • @MichaelAlm
      @MichaelAlm  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @DieCastoms
      @DieCastoms 3 роки тому

      It is really nice to see that the people one views as professionals and experts make just as many silly mistakes as the viewer. It shows that you don't need to be absolutely perfect to consider yourself good at what you do, because even the experts knock over half their shop, from time to time.

  •  3 роки тому +5

    Loved the chaotic focused energy of this video 🤣 so many things falling! Also, this bookshelf is a DREAM, so beautiful

  • @lindysmith13
    @lindysmith13 3 роки тому +1

    That is a great shelving unit. And Josh is a true friend!

  • @granander
    @granander 2 роки тому

    Turned out fantastic! Simple, clean and yet interesting small features keeping it from being boring. I am a new fan for sure! Thank you for sharing!

  • @f1rstclass289
    @f1rstclass289 3 роки тому

    High quality custom craftsmanship and build. I love the fit and finish.

  • @thomashendricks9774
    @thomashendricks9774 3 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love this book case design, so thoughtful and beautiful.

  • @GuitarFuYou
    @GuitarFuYou 3 роки тому +2

    Great video. Knocking stuff down and things falling over made this video VERY relate-able. Thanks!

  • @ryanmaly
    @ryanmaly 2 роки тому

    That's a beautiful bookcase! Excellent work. The simple crown adds so much to the look of the piece.

  • @thomlipiczky9021
    @thomlipiczky9021 3 роки тому

    Nice job! Always helpful to see how you handle the logistics of designing and installing large pieces.

  • @sallyking37
    @sallyking37 Рік тому

    Your attention to detail is awesome ... so enjoy watching you work!!

  • @kzookid2051
    @kzookid2051 Рік тому

    I love this! Almost four years ago I bought a 120-year-old house with a large window in the middle of the livingroom wall. I thought at the time it would be perfect with two bookcases up the sides and across the top of the window. I've toyed with different ideas of constructing this but never hit on a plan I really liked - until now. Thanks for both the video and the plans I will soon be getting. Awesome work!

  • @soundboy89
    @soundboy89 3 роки тому

    OMG that cleat-as-a-clamping-surface trick is awesome!

  • @MESTER47
    @MESTER47 3 роки тому +1

    Great build, and a nice touch having the top crown covered for the dust not to go inside.

  • @TheNavalspook
    @TheNavalspook Рік тому +1

    Built your bookcase with my own spin on the plans, made it 4-bay rather than 3-bay. Turned out great, just finished today. Thanks! It will hold about 600 books by my guessitmate.

  • @mattbowers5342
    @mattbowers5342 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing commission, I dream of finding jobs like this! I used the Rubio oil finish on my first job a couple months ago, I will definitely use it again. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @michealwynter7131
    @michealwynter7131 3 роки тому +3

    Great looking bookcase. Love your builds. Gotta say the Catherine Zeta Jones scene made me laugh out loud. Great movie.

  • @SpencleyDesignCo
    @SpencleyDesignCo 3 роки тому +1

    Incredible work on this one, Michael!

  • @JamesWilliams-en3os
    @JamesWilliams-en3os 2 роки тому

    Great build, I picked up a few good tips. Using your burnishing tool on the mitred plywood edges is brilliant!

  • @charleselkins4546
    @charleselkins4546 Рік тому

    The installed bookcase looks perfect for an art book collection. Well done.

  • @jonathanking4107
    @jonathanking4107 3 роки тому

    Brilliant. Excellent workmanship.

  • @LindaSmith-vq1br
    @LindaSmith-vq1br 3 роки тому

    Love the look and design!

  • @HowIDoThingsDIY
    @HowIDoThingsDIY 3 роки тому

    Wow, that's beautiful. Great work.

  • @suearmstrong3404
    @suearmstrong3404 2 роки тому

    That is incredibly beautiful!

  • @phiteonn3541
    @phiteonn3541 3 роки тому

    Stunning workmanship

  • @charlesxix
    @charlesxix 3 роки тому

    Absolutely gorgeous.

  • @jeffhayford8879
    @jeffhayford8879 3 роки тому

    Real nice not having the machines mixed at full volume. Thank you. Great build, too!

  • @jackknows6509
    @jackknows6509 3 роки тому

    Really nice bookcase. I do like the finish. Thanks for the CZ-J clip!!!

  • @jorgearenas872
    @jorgearenas872 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this professionnal work... Really clean and sober... Greetings from Medellín, Colombia!!!!

  • @meganthwaites
    @meganthwaites 3 роки тому +1

    That’s beautiful. A job really well done! Cam from blacktail studio also uses the rubio monocoat. Always a stunning finish and looked amazing on that oak😍

  • @paulpardee
    @paulpardee 3 роки тому

    Man, that looks REALLY good!

  • @howski98
    @howski98 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely beautiful work

  • @triplex86
    @triplex86 2 роки тому

    Wow, that looked so good

  • @dannyhale7645
    @dannyhale7645 3 роки тому +1

    Nice build. Those are some really beautiful bookcases. I love that sweet, old Dodge, too. I've been driving my '92 Dodge W150 Power Ram for almost 25 years. You can't kill those old Dodges.

    • @MichaelAlm
      @MichaelAlm  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Yeah my buddy just got that old dodge. Super handy to have in the neighborhood 😉

  • @JGV_IX
    @JGV_IX 3 роки тому

    Flawless! Very nicely done 😎

  • @GeeksWoodShop
    @GeeksWoodShop 3 роки тому

    Haha, the Mario ref was spot on. You are crushing it Michael, every project, every video. Props!

  • @tarynjones6781
    @tarynjones6781 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful design and ingenious assembly plan!

  • @nicholascmcneill
    @nicholascmcneill 3 роки тому +1

    Looks awesome!

  • @ericsimpson4045
    @ericsimpson4045 3 роки тому

    This shaper is so tempting🙈 and heres another thing you can do with it... great video again.

  • @jim7smith
    @jim7smith Рік тому

    Love the modular design......although I likely will not ever move again myself, others might. Great looking shelf unit!

  • @wynandduplessis9166
    @wynandduplessis9166 3 роки тому

    What a great bookcase!

  • @chrisbabbitt4202
    @chrisbabbitt4202 3 роки тому

    Very nice looking bookcase.

  • @evanharriman5352
    @evanharriman5352 3 роки тому

    Great work as always, bud!!

  • @steveforbes7718
    @steveforbes7718 Рік тому +1

    The book shelves/cases of which I always dream! I have a friend who is a carpenter and has many of the tools you have. Maybe we can do this one together. To say the least, that is the most impressive set of shelves I have seen made on YT, bar none!

  • @picoranchdesignbuild7052
    @picoranchdesignbuild7052 3 роки тому

    Super clean, nice details throughout, I really like the chamfer on the bottom of the shelves.

  • @TimelessMerchant
    @TimelessMerchant Рік тому

    great video & great craftsmanship!

  • @8arzum
    @8arzum 3 роки тому

    Fantastic piece dude.

  • @befmx31
    @befmx31 3 роки тому

    Really nice work.

  • @4431charlie
    @4431charlie Рік тому

    wow, what a beautiful job

  • @ericplautz3622
    @ericplautz3622 3 роки тому

    This is ah-mazing work. I love what you build and you're the only maker i've purchased a shirt from. Keep rocking it!!

  • @shawnfunstuff
    @shawnfunstuff 2 роки тому

    Awesome build, I learned a lot!

  • @iangrant4756
    @iangrant4756 3 роки тому

    Really nice job!

  • @167curly
    @167curly Рік тому

    A handsome project, Michael.

  • @fredyquiroz7654
    @fredyquiroz7654 3 роки тому +6

    Michael! Awesome shelves!
    This is the first video I’ve watched from you and it’s freaking awesome...
    Would you do a twin bunk bed when you get the opportunity? I’d like to see how you build those, there’s a lot of videos in UA-cam but I’m sure with your design skills it would turn out much better than DIY levels...
    I appreciate your videos.

  • @wairarapahandyman
    @wairarapahandyman 3 роки тому

    It was a nice detail to grain match the panels after you cut the sheets and assembled the three separate pieces, nice touch. Great project. Got yourself a new sub.

    • @MichaelAlm
      @MichaelAlm  3 роки тому

      You caught that! Nice!! Thank you 😁

  • @keithbailie3014
    @keithbailie3014 3 роки тому +2

    Very slick! I don’t need a bookshelf but I now want to build one. :)

  • @danielmezajr.3889
    @danielmezajr.3889 Рік тому

    This looks awesome!!

  • @slowsnail30
    @slowsnail30 2 роки тому

    It looks awesome 👏

  • @Psychlist1972
    @Psychlist1972 3 роки тому

    Nice build. The panels on the top were a thoughtful addition.

    • @MichaelAlm
      @MichaelAlm  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Yeah, I was really pleased with that 😁

  • @SpencerMc92
    @SpencerMc92 3 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @andrhamm
    @andrhamm 3 роки тому

    Wow that was a really cool use for the Shaper!

    • @MichaelAlm
      @MichaelAlm  3 роки тому

      Yeah! It worked like a charm

  • @scs3drg
    @scs3drg 3 роки тому

    looks fantastic

  • @tomedwardsmusic
    @tomedwardsmusic 3 роки тому

    Gorgeous build! Love me some white oak 🤩

  • @jenniferbecnel439
    @jenniferbecnel439 3 роки тому

    Nice bookcase. Great modular ideas, yet still looks like a single unit!

  • @Ariesphoenix1
    @Ariesphoenix1 2 роки тому

    Looks Great!!

  • @biglav6048
    @biglav6048 3 роки тому

    Always enjoy your videos and style!

  • @gnlman
    @gnlman 2 роки тому

    Awesome build. Nice to see that I am not the only one that has stuff falling in my shop when I am moving projects around. LOL

  • @svenamundsen4879
    @svenamundsen4879 3 роки тому

    Nice work!!

  • @georgesatory7242
    @georgesatory7242 5 місяців тому

    Nice work. I plan to do similar thing in maple. Since it will be a permanent built-in I will probably use only 4 panels for the 3 cases with the inner ones serving both sides. Thanks for some very useful tips.

  • @joespilman7333
    @joespilman7333 2 роки тому

    Great job

  • @GetHandsDirty
    @GetHandsDirty 3 роки тому +19

    Wow, it looks awesome! Very satisfying to see you building stuff with such precision and care. That finish looks interesting to me, mostly the single coat and matte features. Keep it you!

    • @MichaelAlm
      @MichaelAlm  3 роки тому

      Thanks Cris!! Yeah I was really happy with the Rubio. Huge time saver. They have a top coat that you can add if you want it shinier, which might be nice in certain applications, but the matte finish looks great!

  • @ctenos45069
    @ctenos45069 3 роки тому

    Very nice build, an excellent job with the video. I picked up a couple of good tips with this one.

    • @MichaelAlm
      @MichaelAlm  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Glad to hear it 😁

  • @albertlombus3918
    @albertlombus3918 3 роки тому

    Very nice job

  • @beanng6310
    @beanng6310 3 роки тому

    Great video quality 👍

  • @dianasalamanca5282
    @dianasalamanca5282 2 роки тому

    amazing job! I'm watching u from Chile

  • @jesswu0213
    @jesswu0213 3 роки тому

    Gorgeous piece. Subscribed

  • @mikerettingerps
    @mikerettingerps 3 роки тому

    That is one awesome bookcase.

  • @jalechavez6042
    @jalechavez6042 3 роки тому

    Bien hecho My Friend..!! Ji ji ji ji...Saludossss

  • @CheveeDodd
    @CheveeDodd 3 роки тому

    That turned out awesome! I haven't tried any of the hard wax products yet either. Might need to give that a try;

  • @samuelsilva8364
    @samuelsilva8364 3 роки тому +3

    Catherine Zeta Jooooones, she dips beneath lasers, oh oh ooooh!

  • @inztramental
    @inztramental 3 роки тому

    Top notch turnout brotha!😁👍

  • @peterfitzpatrick7032
    @peterfitzpatrick7032 3 роки тому +1

    I remember years ago, when I was just starting in hobby woodworking (I'm a machinist by trade & I deal in "thous" daily😉) I built a full height shelving unit for my sis... we carried it into the living room and were quite surprised when we couldnt stand it vertically !! 🙄😂😂 plinths became my best friend after that... 😕
    My late father, a CABINETMAKER, was probably having a good laugh at me from up above... 😇

  • @antzanton4842
    @antzanton4842 3 роки тому

    Nice work,

  • @zicarwoodworking
    @zicarwoodworking 3 роки тому

    nice video editing and gorgeou design, like it!

  • @badboy9462
    @badboy9462 3 роки тому

    That is beautiful 😍❤

  • @IgorKhrapov_83
    @IgorKhrapov_83 3 роки тому +13

    Thanks for Mario-sound. 😁

  • @singlecatt
    @singlecatt 2 роки тому

    Those are absolutely awesome. You did a beautiful job. Kinda wishing they were mine. Lol

  • @marvinwilliams4223
    @marvinwilliams4223 3 роки тому

    Good work

  • @jacekhubert100
    @jacekhubert100 3 роки тому

    Good job!!!!

  • @DsHardWoodCreations
    @DsHardWoodCreations 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice mike

  • @benmooreman
    @benmooreman 3 роки тому

    Josh is a really good friend. I hope he gets a first-class meal or something nice for compensation.

  • @bsyishay
    @bsyishay 3 роки тому

    It is beautiful

  • @WiltonSilveira
    @WiltonSilveira Рік тому +1

    Saudações. Meus cumprimentos pelo magnífico trabalho e planejamento! Para quem não conhece nada ou pouco, os detalhes são inspiradores!

  • @fred0c
    @fred0c 2 роки тому

    I watched all 26 min, lol. Great job.

  • @chm1701
    @chm1701 2 роки тому

    Nice work, Michael. I was watching Jason’s boat build and having recently listened to you on the Shop Sounds Podcast, I thought I’d swing by and take a look at some of your videos and I’ve decided stick around and sub. I really liked this build and there’s some great tips too. Oh, and when you took the bookcase up the stairs, all I could think about was the Friends episode where Ross kept shouting the word ‘Pivot’ to get the sofa up the stairs. Classic episode! I’m off to watch your patterned plywood videos now. All the best to you. Chris, UK.

    • @MichaelAlm
      @MichaelAlm  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Chis!! If it wasn't in a clients house I would've been yelling "PIVOT" the whole time 🤣 Cheers!

  • @pap314
    @pap314 3 роки тому

    Clean!

  • @triciac.5078
    @triciac.5078 3 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous bookcase. Even if they’re not art books, books get heavy. Especially when you can double or triple stack smaller books. I need to flip my shelves soon as they’re slightly sagging.

    • @MichaelAlm
      @MichaelAlm  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!! Yeah I can only imagine what this thing will weigh when the owner fills it up 😳