Recommended books for the “neighborhood kids”: Essential Joinery: The Fundamental Techniques Every Woodworker Should Know. Hybrid Woodworking: Blending Power & Hand Tools for Quick, Quality Furniture.
Well done Marc. Good choice on the case construction. And obviously the pocket screws are no problem In the doors either. It is actually a bit faster to not do any joinery at all before the door assembly on glass panels. Then use a 1/2" or 3/8 rabbet bit to go on the inside of the door. No need to square the edges. You can actually sand glass on a belt sander to match the round, or just clip the corners at a 45. And no additional fasteners needed for the glass. Just use a healthy bead of silicone caulking on the inside edge of the rabbet. And that silicone will stick just fine to the paint. So you can do it after the painting is finished. So no putty on the door ends, no joinery fitting, no masking off the glass, and if the glass door breaks then you can replace the glass without replacing the door. When you want a glass door that's professional quality Shaker style then switch out the pocket screws for a domino joint and you got quick and easy glass doors.
In Boulder County, there’s a program that supplies an outdoor box like this that is on a post that sits on your property line. There is a map to show where they all are. You can take a book forever, or donate and put your old books in.
The soft close hinges have a little pull that helps keep the door closed, I use them on my camper and it keeps stuff in the cabinet in a moving vehicle under normal conditions.
Random idea: You should add a couple of countersunk screws to the front frame and magnets to the door to make the box invisibly latch. It would hold better when exposed to the elements
Sometimes its just enough to build something utilitarian like this cabinet. Most of the world wouldnt even know how to appreciate if this cabinet was made of ebony or wenge with halfblind dovetails. And not everything has to last 500 years of rough use. Kids certainly dont care anything else except the nice color perhaps 😁
Really enjoying making this as my first woodworking project. Question on the pocket hole joints for the door: I cut the groove centered down the length of the rails and stiles - and like you show here I cut them through the complete length of each door piece with a table saw. The result is, the pocket hole joints (seen at 3:55 in video) don't work because the groove is right where the wood should be for the screws to secure into. I'm gluing in some shims to correct for this - but wondering why you didn't seem to run into this issue?
Any concern regarding weather causing the plywood to delaminate over time? Do you think that laminated spruce/pine be an acceptable alternative. (Lowes model #179388) Any suggestion for an alternative to using glass in the door? We are planning to build 10 little libraries for an inner city project. Our woodworker's club will cut out all pieces, pre-drill and provide all components for students to construct, paint and install within their neighbor hoods. Lowes has offered to provide the materials.
I know nothing. I was wondering how you would recommend making the angle cut along the length of the top "stretchers" without access to a table saw? Thanks.
There are a few different options depending on what tools you have. If you have a circular saw many have the ability to angle the blade, the things to keep in mind is just make sure you have enough material under the saw to make a stable cut. This will likely mean being a bit less efficient with your wood and cutting them from a larger piece. Another simple option would be a hand plane, take the straight pieces and clamp them in place and mark the angle on the ends of the board, then draw lines to connect the marks. From there you can either hold the stretcher in a vice to plane it or just screw it in with the pocket screw and plane to the lines after its been assembled. Hope that helps :)
I didn’t want to be that guy but that is my concern as well. Drip edge. The good thing is that it’s not like a ledge that will be shedding water, it’s just what might accumulate and drip off the front edge of the roof.
good idea.. but since children are going to be running up to this excitedly, I think the glass should be replaced with plexiglass. would hate to see a neighbors kid run their arms through the glass!
Hi I’m Miquel from the Netherlands I like you channel en your work and I’m trying to get in contact with you i have tried true you website but it isn’t easy.. I have a project that’s already 3 years in my mind and I would like you to make that project for me I already started the project but I don’t have the machines en time i have used Purple Heart en ebony but I made many mistakes en now my motivation is gone but I really like to see my luxury music box finished is there any way to contact you ? With kind regards Miquel Hendriks
Speaking from experience, a lot;-) Went through a glass door once when I was younger and my sisters tried to keep me on the other side of that door ...
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Recommended books for the “neighborhood kids”:
Essential Joinery: The Fundamental Techniques Every Woodworker Should Know. Hybrid Woodworking: Blending Power & Hand Tools for Quick, Quality Furniture.
Well done Marc. Good choice on the case construction. And obviously the pocket screws are no problem In the doors either. It is actually a bit faster to not do any joinery at all before the door assembly on glass panels. Then use a 1/2" or 3/8 rabbet bit to go on the inside of the door. No need to square the edges. You can actually sand glass on a belt sander to match the round, or just clip the corners at a 45. And no additional fasteners needed for the glass. Just use a healthy bead of silicone caulking on the inside edge of the rabbet. And that silicone will stick just fine to the paint. So you can do it after the painting is finished. So no putty on the door ends, no joinery fitting, no masking off the glass, and if the glass door breaks then you can replace the glass without replacing the door.
When you want a glass door that's professional quality Shaker style then switch out the pocket screws for a domino joint and you got quick and easy glass doors.
In Boulder County, there’s a program that supplies an outdoor box like this that is on a post that sits on your property line. There is a map to show where they all are. You can take a book forever, or donate and put your old books in.
That’s cool!
They are all over here in Reno and Sparks.
Thanks for showing and telling about how to put together. My daughter is planning to build one for her Eagle Project for a local elementary school
With soft close hinges! Fancy!
Love what you guys are doing with your books. Great community spirit.
This would be a great project for me since I have all these copies of Essential Joinery lying around that I can't get rid of.
Nice build. I bet the kids in your neighborhood appreciate it. Parents too. Thank you for sharing.
I love the spray paint comment. ‘Looks like garbage’ LOL. That pretty much summarizes the results I get whenever i use a rattle can.
Magnets for door closer would work well on this project. Another great video.
The soft close hinges have a little pull that helps keep the door closed, I use them on my camper and it keeps stuff in the cabinet in a moving vehicle under normal conditions.
Nice to see you making an effort for your local community! Keep up the good work.
I have always wanted you to do this too. Thanks!
Thanks for the insteperation, now my kids want to make one too!
Another great project. You always make it look so easy. Thanks for the free plans.
I would've just . . . no, seriously, that library case looks great. I like the bright blue.
Thought I was watching a Steve Ramsey video
😊
Only difference was that Marc didn't use the Grrrrrrripper :D
@@SteveRamsey so I guess we know "Scott Field" Is Steve's burner account. :)
And it wasn’t purple
Soft close hinges...because #woodwhisperer. 👍🏻
GREAT idea with the books Nicole!!!! JimE
Nicely done Marc! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
This is a Great Idea!!
Why did you decide to use glass instead of acrylic? Despite your criticism on the paint, it looks great.
Great build!
Random idea: You should add a couple of countersunk screws to the front frame and magnets to the door to make the box invisibly latch. It would hold better when exposed to the elements
Nice build added to future build
Sometimes its just enough to build something utilitarian like this cabinet. Most of the world wouldnt even know how to appreciate if this cabinet was made of ebony or wenge with halfblind dovetails. And not everything has to last 500 years of rough use. Kids certainly dont care anything else except the nice color perhaps 😁
Nice job and a worthy cause. Thumbs up to crush a troll.
Love this channel!!
this is so cuteee
Really enjoying making this as my first woodworking project. Question on the pocket hole joints for the door: I cut the groove centered down the length of the rails and stiles - and like you show here I cut them through the complete length of each door piece with a table saw. The result is, the pocket hole joints (seen at 3:55 in video) don't work because the groove is right where the wood should be for the screws to secure into. I'm gluing in some shims to correct for this - but wondering why you didn't seem to run into this issue?
Nice work. #STAYSAFE
Wondering out loud how long that glass lasts. Must have pretty good kids ....I would have to use plexiglass....
I noticed that you use an increase 5000 miter sled, I was wondering if you coat the bottom with anything to make it slide easier ?
Beautiful piece of work. But I won’t use glass for a kid’s bookshelf.
Any concern regarding weather causing the plywood to delaminate over time?
Do you think that laminated spruce/pine be an acceptable alternative. (Lowes model #179388)
Any suggestion for an alternative to using glass in the door?
We are planning to build 10 little libraries for an inner city project. Our woodworker's club will cut out all pieces, pre-drill and provide all components for students to construct, paint and install within their neighbor hoods. Lowes has offered to provide the materials.
5:05 I ALWAYS do that! 😫
I don't think even a third coat would make that paint job look good.
I know nothing. I was wondering how you would recommend making the angle cut along the length of the top "stretchers" without access to a table saw? Thanks.
There are a few different options depending on what tools you have. If you have a circular saw many have the ability to angle the blade, the things to keep in mind is just make sure you have enough material under the saw to make a stable cut. This will likely mean being a bit less efficient with your wood and cutting them from a larger piece. Another simple option would be a hand plane, take the straight pieces and clamp them in place and mark the angle on the ends of the board, then draw lines to connect the marks. From there you can either hold the stretcher in a vice to plane it or just screw it in with the pocket screw and plane to the lines after its been assembled. Hope that helps :)
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Marc could build a wooden turd and I'd still watch!!
And he will give it a high-gloss finish just to troll a certain adage.
I added you
It would have been tempting to use dominoes instead of pocket holes just to troll the comments section.
This is a project I am going to do, and I always consider recording it for this reason.
He's MARC, your friendly, neighborhood librarian.. (spiderman emoji)
I'm surprised you didn't need a small lip on the roof to prevent water from following its underside past the door.
I didn’t want to be that guy but that is my concern as well. Drip edge. The good thing is that it’s not like a ledge that will be shedding water, it’s just what might accumulate and drip off the front edge of the roof.
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good idea.. but since children are going to be running up to this excitedly, I think the glass should be replaced with plexiglass. would hate to see a neighbors kid run their arms through the glass!
It’s books, not candy. 😂
the Kapex is back ?
Old news, my man.
Hi I’m Miquel from the Netherlands I like you channel en your work and I’m trying to get in contact with you i have tried true you website but it isn’t easy.. I have a project that’s already 3 years in my mind and I would like you to make that project for me I already started the project but I don’t have the machines en time i have used Purple Heart en ebony but I made many mistakes en now my motivation is gone but I really like to see my luxury music box finished is there any way to contact you ? With kind regards Miquel Hendriks
Kids and glass: what could possibly go wrong?
Speaking from experience, a lot;-) Went through a glass door once when I was younger and my sisters tried to keep me on the other side of that door ...
If it's out side and ANYONE has access to it I WOULDN'T use GLASS, law suit possible if glass breaks and cuts someone. Use PLASTIC.
Acrylic is probably indeed a better idea. Also easier to dimension on a table saw. Not as cheap, I suppose, and might yellow after a while.
@@langrock74 If your plexiglass ever gets damaged on the surface you can use novus cleaner to get out scratches and other imperfections.
Caulk