On the Shelf
Classic and Traditional Shelving Designs
15 step-by-step Woodworking Projects
by Alan and Gill Bridgewater

Hardcover
220 x 295mm
80pp

Published by New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd.

R.R.P.$19.90

ISBN 1-85974-173-8

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Column Bookcase

Folk Art Shelf

Rietveld "Crate" Bookcase

Cube Bookcase

Double-Bracket Slat Shelf

American Arts and Crafts Bookcase

Shaker Hanging Shelf

As reviewed in House & HOME Issue 63

On The Shelf, by Alan and Gill Bridgewater, shows how to make 15 different types of classic and modern shelves for different areas of the home - from the kitchen to the entry hall, family room and beyond. Using basic tools and DIY skills, practically anyone can produce the projects in this book.

Each plan contains detailed instructions, a cutting list, construction drawings with dimensions, and assembly drawings. There’s even design variations to allow for some customisation. Colour photographs are used to illustrate important machining operations such as marking out and joinery.

Projects include a Column Bookcase, Folk Art Shelf, Reitveld 'Crate' Bookcase (based on classic Reitveld designs from the 1930's depression era), a Cube Bookcase, Double Bracket Slat Shelf, American Arts and Crafts Bookcase (featuring attractive through tenons with wedges and curved top sides), a Shaker Hanging Shelf, Cyma-Curved Hanging Shelves, Stepped Shelves on Wheels, System Shelves, Plate Display Shelves, French Provincial Shelf, American Craftsman Bookcase, Herb-Drying Shelf and the Designer Bookcase.

These are simple and attractive projects, ideal for beginners and a great asset in the home.

Photos: Colour

Units of Measurement: Metric

Contents

Introduction

Tools, Techniques and Materials
Small machines and traditional hand tools
Materials and wood types
Joints and fixing
Finishing materials and techniques

Projects
Column Bookcase
Folk Art Shelf
Rietveld "Crate" Bookcase
Cube Bookcase
Double-Bracket Slat Shelf
American Arts and Crafts Bookcase
Shaker Hanging Shelf
Cyma-Curved Hanging Shelves
Stepped Shelves on Wheels
System Shelves
Plate Display Shelves
French Provincial Shelf
American "Craftsman" Bookcase
Herb-Drying Shelf
Designer Bookcase

Index

Cyma-Curved Hanging Shelves

Stepped Shelves on Wheels

System Shelves

Plate Display Shelves

French Provincial Shelf

American "Craftsman" Bookcase

Herb-Drying Shelf

Designer Bookcase