Maple Bookcase (sliding dovetails)

[Dan_Shade]

i'm putting in a shiplap back on the case.  the individual boards can be seen in the first photo of post #20

I bought a FUJI HVLP spray system.  I'm working on a turn table so I can spin the whole works to put some lacquer on it. 

[WmFritz]

Very impressive, Dan. I really love the color.

[m wood]

Wow Dan, that maple absolutely pops with the linseed finish.  Nice boards you chose, nice work all around!
Mark

[grweldon]

Beautiful!  I love the way figured maple "pops" when a coat of finish goes on!  I couldn't quite tell what method you used to assemble the doors.  M&T?  Half-lap? Sliding dovetail?  Looking forward to admiring the finished project as I'm sure you are also!

[Dan_Shade]

the doors are mortised and tennoned.

I tried something new on this project.  I used liquid hide glue with the thoughts that if the piece needs repair someday, the hide glue would facilitate the fix.

before I have always used a titebond glue.

[downsouth]

Looks good.
  What did you thin the oil with?
   Is it pure linseed oil,or BLO?
 

[Dan_Shade]

boiled linseed oil thinned with mineral spirits, 1 part each.

I made a turntable yesterday which should spin the whole works. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZAKbuiAMwo

[ancjr]

Reminds me of a simplified Craftsman style, and very nice!

How are you liking the Fuji?  Ive always wanted one, but don't do enough painting of film finish to really need one....   :D

[ron barnes]

That is going to be a very nice bookcase.  You don't see doors on a bookcase very often.  Classy for sure.  The turntable looks like it will stand a lot of weight.  Great work.

[Dan_Shade]

I've determined I need some good practice to get good at spraying.  I ended up with some orange peel and rough surfaces.  I'm pretty sure it was operator error.

I wet sanded the pieces, which was a pain.  I don't think I went through anywhere.

but at any rate, this is where I am at.  I still need to get and install the glass.

  

and my stamp on the piece.


 

[SwampDonkey]

Excellent. I knew an old fellow that made a book case years ago, very similar in design. Nice piece.  ;D

[Magicman]

Very nice.  That piece will become an heirloom for sure.   

[dablack]

Lots of times I see a project posted and I think it is great work but I always find something that I would probably do a little different. 

Not this time.  I wouldn't change a thing.  Beautiful work. 

[thecfarm]

Like the way you signed it.Who is the lucky one getting that nice piece of work?

[mesquite buckeye]

Looks better every time I check out this thread. Beautiful ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

[Dan_Shade]

thanks for the kind remarks!

It's far from perfect.  I have a lot of room for improvement in my finishing skills, but I'm happy with it.

My mother would find no fault in it, haha.

I ordered the glass for it earlier today $94!  goes along well with the $90 in finishing supplies and $60 in brass supplies.

I used hinges from Horton Brasses.  they aren't cheap, but they are very nice.

[SwampDonkey]

If you put all the effort and time into a piece, you gotta use the good stuff.   ;D Locally I have no great quality or choice, so everyone knows where I shop from.  8)

Is the hide glue in granular form that your using? Was going to use it on a chair build.

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

Very nice Dan! If it don't turn out like you want....I'll take it!  :D

[WmFritz]

I think it looks Great, Dan.  Very nice job you did.

[jamesamd]

Very nice Dan  ;)
I am eagerly awaiting the finished pics.
What type of glass did You choose?

Jim

[Dan_Shade]

double strength 1/8" glass

[WDH]

I also use hardware from Horton Brasses.  Putting cheap Home Depot hardware on a fine piece diminishes it.  This is a fine piece that deserves the quality glass and hardware.