Rustic style bookcase

[Nick B]

Just built this today. I based it off the plans from Ana White located here: http://ana-white.com/2012/03/plans/kentwood-bookshelf. I scaled it up to about 72"x36".  I used a brad nailer and wood glue for the top and back planking, everything else was pocket-hole joinery. I still need to sand and stain it.

[Ken Darga]

Nick,

A unit that tall will need to be anchored securely to studs in wall, or the like.

REASON:  It's top heavy, and when loaded with merchandise, it'll topple over, 

and cause injury to persons or property.

[James Waller]

Looks really good, Nick!

Hope you have plenty of rustic books to go in it.

[William Brady]

Looking sturdy and neat, so far. 

[George Crable]

Ditto! Sturdy and neat! 

[Nick B]

Finished staining it yesterday. I used a pre-stain sealer then a combo stain/poly.

[Al Barale]

Looks good Nick, Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[David Niebeling]

Looks awesome, like something you would see in a rustic store display.  Very cool.

[Ken Darga]

Nick,

What other rustic looking furniture projects do you have planned for the future?

[Nick B]

I have already built a dvd rack which is basically a miniature version of the bookcase and I am currently working on a patio cooler (thanks to Dan for the inspiration) as a gift for my in-laws.

[Ken Darga]

Nice...

Nick B said:

I have already built a dvd rack which is basically a miniature version of the bookcase and I am currently working on a patio cooler....../p>

[Ken Darga]

Leaving the holes open, on finished surfaces, allows dirt and dust to accumulate. 

Plugging the holes, allows for easier cleaning.

Spiders like those little nooks to build nests.

BRAVOGOLFTANGO said:

Very nice work and I like the fact you didn't fill the Kreg pocket holes, rustic looking.

[Nick B]

I actually used plugs in all the pocket holes along the front edges. It's a lot of work sanding them all down. And the plugs I got don't really blend in to well.