Build Bookcase Glass Doors

I don t give exact measurements for the cutting of the wood in this project because the size of the doors will depend on the size of the shelf or cabinet you re.

Build bookcase glass doors.

It is now time to sketch out the door jambs on each side of the opening. The doors are available in hardwood veneers mdf or vinyl lam. If that is the case tighten the adjustment screw that is. The opened bookcase will take up to 13 1 2 or more inches of the door opening.

To 66in wide and up to 96in. Note if a different size opening or bookcase in in the plans proceed the same way but ensuring that the plywood is large enough to accommodate. Make cuts at 45 degree angles at the width on the top and the bottom of the wood. Each bookcase door has a fixed middle shelf and four adjustable shelves.

Shut the door and check to make sure the door isn t too close to the bookcase frame. The doors slide open along a steel roller system at the top and the bottom to reveal the secret room. The glass front doors will keep out the dust plus the glass retains that open look and makes the shelves look like a pretty display case. Sub step 4 sketch the jambs.

Remember to add a half inch to all sides while taking the measurement for the glass. Form and function all wrapped up together. By christian becksvoort 128 jan feb 1998 issue. Attach doors to bookcase.

Step 5 buying the glass doors. Bookcase sizes range from 36in. Have the glass cut for you according to your measurements. Diagonal cuts should face inwards.

Line up the bookcase so there is a 1 4 overhang on the top and attach the top screw of the top hinge into your spacer then the top screw of the bottom hinge. Build a bookcase with doors structure and details make the difference in this shaker style case.