Build Bookcase Glass Doors

Christian becksvoort designed this small bookcase to carry just a few details a dovetailed molding at the top of the case a mitered base and strip of wood just above the doors.

Build bookcase glass doors.

Diagonal cuts should face inwards. Have the glass cut for you according to your measurements. The opened bookcase will take up to 13 1 2 or more inches of the door opening. Attach doors to bookcase.

Sub step 4 sketch the jambs. Line up the bookcase so there is a 1 4 overhang on the top and attach the top screw of the top hinge into your spacer then the top screw of the bottom hinge. Note if a different size opening or bookcase in in the plans proceed the same way but ensuring that the plywood is large enough to accommodate. The doors slide open along a steel roller system at the top and the bottom to reveal the secret room.

Each bookcase door has a fixed middle shelf and four adjustable shelves. Step 6 45 degree cuts. Shut the door and check to make sure the door isn t too close to the bookcase frame. The doors are available in hardwood veneers mdf or vinyl lam.

Order them directly from the manufacturer. I don t give exact measurements for the cutting of the wood in this project because the size of the doors will depend on the size of the shelf or cabinet you re. If that is the case tighten the adjustment screw that is. To 66in wide and up to 96in.

Build a bookcase with doors structure and details make the difference in this shaker style case. Make cuts at 45 degree angles at the width on the top and the bottom of the wood. By christian becksvoort 128 jan feb 1998 issue. Remember to add a half inch to all sides while taking the measurement for the glass.

Step 5 buying the glass doors. Bookcase sizes range from 36in.