Built in bookcase

Jeb Taylor

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Christmas present for my sister in law. It's going to be a built in cabinet that sits underneath the bar at her house. Keeps the kids from whacking their heads on the corner of the countertop too. It's a challenge since I've moved, still haven't figured out where to put everything yet in the new garage.

Finished the case and all the panel parts this weekend. Still have a few more doors to glue up, then finishing.
 

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x2 looking good so far.

Me three. :thumb:

Jeb, I've got the same little Ryobi sander, and despite Ryobi's reputation for lower-end tools, I love mine. I've used it a lot, and used it for long periods of time, and it just keeps on going. I'm definitely getting good bang for my buck with that tool.
 
I've got a lot of miles on that thing, but it's starting to wear. A few months ago something happened, now it vibrates like crazy. I figure it's on its' last legs. I'll keep you posted on the bookcase. Hopefully I can get everything but the finish on before my hand surgery thursday. Install will be in december sometime though.
 
Here's the semi-finished product. Took a while with one hand, but I got a little help. Finished with wipe on box store stain and minwax wipe on poly. The top isn't really exposed, but it got stained anyway. Probalby a little bit will be visible under the cabinet.

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Cabinet parts stained with the help of my wife.

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Ready to install under the counter/bar. I have a stained piece of trim/baseboard that will be put in too.
 
Nicely done Jeb.:thumb: I have a ryobi 5" ros sander and I find I like it more than the porter cable 5" ros one I have. I've had it as long as I can remember and the bearing is just starting to sgueal.
 
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