Crabtree Woodworks

Custom Wood Furniture / handmade in Wichita, Kansas

The gigantic Library bookshelf system is finished!!


I wrote the 1st post on the ” The gigantic Library bookshelf system” on June 24th, here it is Nov 23rd .  The owners have had the patience of Job … Continue reading

November 23, 2012 · 1 Comment

The gigantic Library bookshelf part 5


Not going to say much about this except you know the project  is too big when you have to walk around the shop to make sure you have sprayed  clear … Continue reading

September 23, 2012 · 1 Comment

The gigantic Library bookshelf part 4


My garage/shop space is slowly disappearing with the creation of the library bookshelf  system,  but I am finally starting to see the end. I got the entire east wall and 2 pieces … Continue reading

September 10, 2012 · Leave a comment

Cutting Dadoes in the bookcase sides to join the top,bottom and back of the box.


Pushing a piece of lumber through a saw blade that is 3/4″  thick and spinning very fast can pull that piece of wood right out of your hands. Because of … Continue reading

August 26, 2012 · Leave a comment

Making raised panels for a bookcase side


NOTE: Left Click on the Pics to enlarge. When finished click back arrow to go back to page.  The Crabtree Woodworks  logo will  always take you back to home page … Continue reading

August 25, 2012 · Leave a comment

The gigantic Library bookshelf part 3


The North wall of the Library bookshelf project is finished.. This is the  top half with shelves. The bottoms are sitting behind them. When set up they measure eight feet … Continue reading

August 19, 2012 · Leave a comment

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