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Paolini bookcase
May 18, 2013
I built Gregory Paolini’s bookcase a couple of years or so ago when the article came out in the magazine. I had some trouble with the routing, I think my bit was off so I had to chop a lot of the mortises, but all in all, I’m happy with the results. I really don’t like oak all that much so I found some curly maple and it took on a different look. I think the grain popped well enough.
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Very nice! It looks like you may have opened up the distance between shelves? If so, what are your dimensions?
Or did you follow the original Paolini dimensions?
Your use of curly maple really works with this design. I've made a couple of these in oak and one in cherry - I didn't think of using maple - but now... Thanks for sharing!
Cahudson - I really don't remember but it is possible that I did make it a few inches longer.
I have long admired this design and you have executed it beautifully. Your choice of material is right on the mark. Great job!
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