norman.walsh.name: Comments on /2006/11/03/bookcasePlanshttp://norman.walsh.name/2006/11/03/bookcasePlans/comments.atom2012-02-13T07:08:49.455094ZComment 1 on /2006/11/03/bookcasePlanshttp://norman.walsh.name/2010/09/25/oauth#comment00012006-11-03T17:40:30Z2006-11-03T17:40:30ZDanny Ayersda39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709

Still looking good!

Comment 2 on /2006/11/03/bookcasePlanshttp://norman.walsh.name/2010/09/25/oauth#comment00022006-11-04T03:53:11Z2006-11-04T03:53:11ZChuckda39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709

I don't know why I feel compelled to offer unsolicited advice, but...
After you get your router, be sure to spend a few minutes to build yourelf a little jig. You've got lots of rabbets and lap joints to cut, and doing them free-hand will not be fun.
Also, since you're going to be cutting grooves for metal strips, you might want to consider a router kit that includes a plunge base.
And don't forget clamps - they're the secret sauce of woodworking.

Comment 3 on /2006/11/03/bookcasePlanshttp://norman.walsh.name/2010/09/25/oauth#comment00032006-11-04T03:57:25Z2006-11-04T03:57:25ZChuckda39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709

And of course, those would be rabbet and dado joints, not lap joints.

Comment 4 on /2006/11/03/bookcasePlanshttp://norman.walsh.name/2010/09/25/oauth#comment00042006-11-06T12:38:24Z2006-11-06T12:38:24ZDave Pawsonda39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709

I've never seen any books 49.5inches high Norm. Is it 3/4" solid timber, 'cos I can see it sagging unless it's pretty solid, when full of books!

Agree with Chuck though on guides. My favourite is a guide clamp from Trend (UK). http://www.trendmachinery.co.uk/clampguides/ though I'm sure you can find similar.

Enjoy.