April 2023 MBR The Woodworking Shelf

The Woodworking Shelf

Bookcases, Built-Ins & Cabinets
Fine Homebuilding & Fine Woodworking
The Taunton Press
63 South Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470
www.taunton.com
9781641551878, $24.99, PB, 224pp

https://www.amazon.com/Bookcases-Built-Ins-Cabinets-Homebuilding-Woodworking/dp/1641551879

Synopsis: Everyone needs more storage -- whether for household items and kitchenwares, books and other media, or just plain stuff. That's why building bookcases, built-ins, and cabinets is so popular among carpenters and woodworkers, whether the project is a simple shelved built-in or a high-style bookcase. Although building a basic box is fairly easy, constructing one that will hold a heavy load and has style takes some design savvy. Originally published in 2012, this new edition of "Bookcases, Built-Ins & Cabinets" from Taunton Press is an invaluable collection of articles from Fine Homebuilding and Fine Woodworking magazines, featuring some of America's most accomplished carpenters and woodworkers who contribute their DIY advice on building sturdy bookcases, built-ins, and cabinets.

Critique: Beautifully and informative illustrated throughout, and an essential, core addition to personal, professional, and community library woodworking collections, "Bookcases, Built-Ins & Cabinets" is an ideal DIY instructional guide and 'how-to' manual that is especially appropriate for the woodworking hobbiest and homeowner.

Editorial Note: Fine Homebuilding (www.finehomebuilding.com) has been providing information and inspiration to those passionate about quality home improvement, renovation, and construction since 1981. Fine Woodworking (www.finewoodworking.com) has been publishing the best woodworking information for small shop woodworkers since 1975.

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