Bookcases, Barrister
The Barrister Bookcase style has been around for over a century. Traditionally found in legal offices, these fine pieces of furniture have negotiated their way from the lawyers office to your home. We feature a number of woodworking plans to build the many styles that have been brought to the bench.
Our twist on this classic project includes a drawer at the bottom to keep hanging files close at hand. Even full loaded, it rolls in and out easily on heavy-duty slides. The drawer box joiner requires just a single setup on the tablesaw explained within this plan. As an option, weâll show you how to install a mortised lock in the bottom drawer.
This early example of modular office furniture still makes it case. You may stack the modular bookshelf units up to five high. With only two units your barristers bookcase does double duty as a sidebo...
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