Jan/Feb 2006
Volume 49
Issue 1
Archives
IN THIS ISSUE
Project Articles
The Adjustable Shelf Bookcase
The Nesting Tables
The Lantern Holder and Toy Top
 
DEPARTMENTS
Ask Smitty
Owner’s Gallery
Letters from Owners
 
Academy Notes
Making Picture Frames
 
Service Pointers
Speed Changer
 
What's New
Shopsmith Router Arm
 
EDUCATION
Find A Shopsmith Woodworking Academy Near You
National Woodworking Academy in Dayton, OH
 
ONLINE CATALOGS
Online Accessory Catalog
Request Printed Accessory Catalog
 
LINKS
Links Worth Visiting
Free Woodworking Tips
 
FEEDBACK
Contacting Shopsmith
 
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Hands On

The Adjustable Shelf Bookcase
Five shelves (or more if you like) give you plenty of space for your favorite
volumes and decorator artifacts, too

List of Materials
(finished dimensions in inches)

A Sides (2) 3/4 x 11-1/4 x 78
B Top 3/4 x 11-1/4 x 35-1/4
C Bottom 3/4 x 11-1/4 x 35-1/4
D Shelves (variable) 3/4 x 11 x 34-1/4
E Top Face Frame 3/4 x 3 x 32-1/2
F Bottom Face Frame 3/4 x 2-1/2 x 32-1/2
G Side Face Frame (2) 3/4 x 1-3/4 x 78
H Top Front Molding 3/4 x 2-1/2 x 40
I Top Side Molding (2) 3/4 x 2-1/2 x 14
J Base Front 3/4 x 5 x 37-1/2
K Base Sides (2) 3/4 x 5 x 12
L Base Cleats (7) 3/4 x 3/4 x 4
M Back 1/4 x 35-1/4 x 74-3/4 (to fit)

Hardware

Dowels (8) 3/8 dia. x 2
Shelf Pins (dowels) 3/8 dia. x 1-1/4 *

Shaper/Molder Cutters used:
TOP MOLDING
Using Molder: 505563 (Bead), 505565 ( 5/8”Cove)
Using Shaper: 505605 (Bead), 5/8”Cove (no comparable cutter available)
BASE MOLDING
Using Molder: 555038 (3/16” Bead & Cove)
Using Shaper: 505618 (3/16” Bead & Cove)
SHELF EDGE
Using Molder: 555043 (3/4” Nosing)
Using Shaper: 555049 (3/4” Nosing)

* Cut from solid 3/8” dowel rod (without glue grooves). Chamfer each end very slightly for easier insertion and to
ensure that as much dowel as possible is engaged in the bookcase side holes.