Finally finished!!!

[rcp612]

Here is my latest accomplishment, the Barrister’s Bookcase. It was featured in Vol.4/No.24 of Woodcraft magazine just in time while I was trying to figure out how to build one to match my desk and file cabinet in my office.
Andy Rae does a fantastic job with his detailed descriptions and procedures for this project but, nevertheless, I ended up making a few changes. Anyway, I’m very pleased with the end product, as is SWMBO. And, as everyone knows, that’s all that counts.

[drillman88]

I remeber seeing that in the magazine and thought it was a very nice piece.
Your turned out great the finish matches the look of the piece, not elaborate but tasteful. Well done!!!!!

What is the backing piece? It adds a distinctive flavor.

[SARGE..g-47]

Very nice piece rcp... I am curious about the backing also as I can't idenify what it is?

Congrats...

[Tom Miller]

Nicely done!

I'm guessing it's textured glass, combined with the camera flash that gives it the leopard skin look (which isn't otherwise noticeable?).

Regards,
Tom

[John Hunter]

Very nice.

[BadeMillsap]

Well Done!

A project "on my list" ... nicely executed!

[rcp612]

I remeber seeing that in the magazine and thought it was a very nice piece.
Your turned out great the finish matches the look of the piece, not elaborate but tasteful. Well done!!!!!

What is the backing piece? It adds a distinctive flavor.

The back is oak ply. It really looks odd through that "seedy" glass. I hadn't noticed it before.

[Pappy]

Some very nice work!

[jgrobler]

Looks great. Is this a stackable set?

[rcp612]

Looks great. Is this a stackable set?

Yes it is. LOML said I didn't include enough details. There is actually 4 separate units on my bookcase. The top, (2) cases, and the base. Each unit is built with like sized frames and the bottom frames have 1/8"x1 1/8" registration strips that match the top of the unit under it. So in reality, it could be reversed except for the top which has a recessed panel.

[cgallery]

That looks great. Much nicer than many I've seen. I also like the finish.

[lrogers]

Very nice work! The photo effect for the backing is very interesting. I would like to duplicate that for real.

[ironhat]

I've always liked these cases and yours do homage to the design!

[radhak]

Very clean and professional looks. One of these days I'm gonna reach these levels of craftsmanship <so he mumbles>.

That photo effect is the carpet reflected in the glass. Arrestingly uniform, I should say.