Bookcase Update
So it’s been a while since my last post, so I thought I’d post a little general info of what’s been going on. A little while ago I had a post that I was thinking of building an Asian inspired Greene and Greene bookcase. Well, I actually started the project and made the curved legs and side rails. After I was done, I just took a step back and totally did not like the way they looked. So, after making changes and racking my brain for a few days, it dawned on me that the look was just too heavy for a shorter piece like this will be. Back to the drawing board. I finally decided to scrap the whole idea and go with more of a traditional arts and crafts design. This will give me more of the lighter look that I was shooting for. I’ve included some pictures of the legs which are done with the exception of a groove that has to be cut. I have also got all of the rails glued up and in clamps right now as well as the back center divider. I’ll post more pics as progress continues.
On a little different note, I still have not made any progress on tool and storage cabinets or a decent workbench. After some thought and research I have decided to go with a Roubo workbench made out of Southern Yellow Pine. I went to Home Depot the other night and purchased enough SYP for the top. I then brought it back to the shop and stacked it so it would have good air flow all around it. I hope to get started on it in the next couple of weeks as soon as I get Leah’s bookcase done. As you can see by the picture of my pitiful little store-bought bench I’ve been stuck with, it will be a huge improvement. Hopefully then I can get some tool cabinets built.
Later – JD
