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Title: Bookcases by Niall Barrett ISBN: 1-56158-303-0 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: November, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.83 (6 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Would recommend
Comment: In general I like almost all the books and magazines that I own from Taunton press (such as Fine Woodworking, Fine Homebuilding, and some of their other books). In general the their writers are adept at what they do and their editing and illustrations are well done.
This book is no exception. Unlike several of the reviews I have read, I didn't find any glaring errors in any of the plans (I built the maple plywood bookshelf and adapted the beech bookshelf for my own needs). I find the designs and illustrations to be useful. I plan on building the cherry Shaker-style book shelf in the near future (it should be easy enought to adapt to hold my DVD collection).
Of course you will need some good power tools to complete these projects, especailly a good table saw (although I built the maple bookshelf mostly with my circular saw and a good edge guide), a biscuit joiner, jointer and a router. But this is pretty standard fare for any woodworking project.
Rating: 3
Summary: Barrister Bookcase--Take Care!
Comment: I've only tried one project from this book, the Barrister Bookcase. It looked like a great design and was a good opportunity to use my new Tenon Jig and my Biscuit Joiner. I'm an amateur, but have made at least 10 pieces of good quality hardwood furniture. I am urging fellow woodworkers to take care in following the plans, photos, and instructions for this project as there are errors in at least 1 dimension and numerous misleading features of the sketches and photos. Examining everything carefully will allow you to navigate the pitfalls, but don't take anything for granted.
I contacted Mr Barrett, the author, thru Taunton Press. Initially both appeared interested in my input, but when I had more than just one problem to recite, the communication stopped. I've offered to send Taunton a concise list of the problems but they will not answer my e-mails anymore.
It seems a shame when you purchase a rather polished looking instructional book, find problems, and the publisher isn't interested in correcting the problems.
Rating: 3
Summary: Great Book, but...
Comment: ... I decided to purchase this book, hopeing that I might be able to turn out some bookcases for myself in the shop. I still hope to, but it may have to wait until I win the lottery.
I was looking forward to something that I could build, ... I was thinking that any 'simple jigs' I could build myself, and with basic hand tools, (chisels, a few saws, a drill, and a few countersink bits, I'd be set. But this is NOT the case.
For almost all of the projects, Niall's plans call for the use of any number of expensive power tools. A table saw is essential, as well as a biscuit joiner, and a router. with a few bits. Any mortises that he cuts are done with a table mounted cutter.
With these tools, they would be simple projects, I however, will be cutting the dove-tails and mortises by hand, and I don't expect them to be as fast built.
Still, I look forward to building one or two, though his diagrams will no longer be a great help.
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Title: Bookcases, Shelves & Cabinets by Woodsmith Custom Woodworking, Oxmoor House ISBN: 0848726758 Publisher: Oxmoor House Pub. Date: January, 2003 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Shelves and Bookcases: Pro Tips and Simple Steps by Meredith Books ISBN: 0696213532 Publisher: Meredith Books Pub. Date: August, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Desks: Outstanding Projects from America's Best Craftsmen (Taunton Furniture Projects Series) by Andy Charron ISBN: 1561583480 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Tables: Outstanding Projects from America's Best Craftsmen (Taunton Furniture Projects Series) by Anthony Guidice, Anthony Giudice ISBN: 1561583421 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Beds by Jeff Miller ISBN: 1561582549 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: October, 1999 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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