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Towering Tomes Bookcase Woodworking Plan.

Standing fully 7 feet tall, with six shelves (five of which adjust on standards and brackets), this stately walnut showcase has more than enough room for a librarians ransom in books. Fluted face-frame stiles and rich cove molding at the top make it a natural for traditionally styled interiors.

Finished Dimensions
Height: 84 inches (213.4 cm)
Width: 41.5 inches (105.4 cm)
Depth: 16.375 inches (41.6 cm)

Plan Author: Jim Downing

Plan Contributors: Marlen Kemmet, Kim Downing, Mike Henry, Lorna Johnson, Jamie Downing, Hopkins Associates, Nancy Briggs

Plan Size: 1.0MB, 11 pages

Published Date: 2000

Plan Language: English, all measurements are inches/feet unless stated otherwise.

Wood and Supplies needed:
2 of 3/4 x 48 x 96 inch walnut plywood
1 of 1/4 x 48 x 96 inch walnut plywood
2 of 3/4 x 9-1/4 x 96 inch walnut
1 of 3/4 x 7-1/4 x 96 inch walnut
1 of 3/4 x 11-1/4 x 96 inch walnut
a bill of materials and supply list is provided on the plan

Tools needed:
Tablesaw, clamps, drill and common workshop tools.

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Towering Tomes Bookcase Woodworking Plan. - Paper plan
Item: 31-MD-00108PAPER
USD 17.95 | 17 Points | In Stock
Towering Tomes Bookcase Woodworking Plan. - PDF plan
Item: 31-MD-00108PDF
USD 14.95 | 14 Points | In Stock

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The #31 series plans (plans that start with 31- ) are available in either paper or PDF download. This is a project plan that you can download immediately after your purchase. If you want the paper plan mailed to you, choose that option instead. PDF plans cheaper than the paper plans in this series plus you save the shipping cost and delivery time! This project plan has full color pages with scaled templates that you can print onto 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper. It will be just like you are reading the magazine article itself! All building instructions and finishing guidelines included.

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