Hi there, I've got a question: my husband is building a short rectangular book case and we were wondering how to make the corners rounded. I'd appreciate any tips. Thanks!
Unfortunately, after filming finished, AskTheBuilder had to remove the brackets and move the large shelf again so that he could get back out through the door.
Hi Tim. I'm building a book shelf in my room. I'm using an ordinary plywood (3/4" thick, 12" width, and 78" length) and 4 "L" steel braces using 3/16" screws. My question is: How do you compute the weight this kind of book shelf will be able to support. I just hope that it can support my books. Thanks.
That's a nice video. One thing that would make it better, if you're looking for advice, would be to have some sort of mini-microphone on you so that listeners don't have to strain to hear you.
Thanks for the comment. I was wearing a lavalier microphone. :-) We converted that video from a VHS tape and the darn sound track on the tape had degraded. Sorry about that!
TIP: for bookcases very close to the ceiling, put a driver bit in a socket or ratcheting box end wrench.
I have a $20 GearWrench 35 pc. micro-driver (DOGS) set that works wonderfully on all types of screws and nuts. Works in places no screwdriver can get. For a cheaper alternative, HD and Lowe's both sell the same (except for color) ratcheting screwdriver that bends 45 or 90 degrees at the head. Comes with a dozen bits in the handle for less than $5.
Great video! Thank you very much for your advice!
Guinizelli777 2 years ago
Hi there, I've got a question: my husband is building a short rectangular book case and we were wondering how to make the corners rounded. I'd appreciate any tips. Thanks!
Karinvt 2 years ago
I jigsaw or a band saw is the tool. Use a fine-toothed blade and cut very slowly.
AsktheBuilder 2 years ago
Unfortunately, after filming finished, AskTheBuilder had to remove the brackets and move the large shelf again so that he could get back out through the door.
stockers1704 3 years ago
lol
whyunknown 3 years ago
damn this is great advice, very ingenious
t0m0369 3 years ago 2
Hi Tim. I'm building a book shelf in my room. I'm using an ordinary plywood (3/4" thick, 12" width, and 78" length) and 4 "L" steel braces using 3/16" screws. My question is: How do you compute the weight this kind of book shelf will be able to support. I just hope that it can support my books. Thanks.
jeffreyzamora 4 years ago
As much as I hate to say it, there is no magical method. Install just one shelf and load it. See if it appears to be under excessive strain.
AsktheBuilder 4 years ago
AsktheBuilder,
That's a nice video. One thing that would make it better, if you're looking for advice, would be to have some sort of mini-microphone on you so that listeners don't have to strain to hear you.
Thanks for the vid :)
indylaw06 4 years ago
Thanks for the comment. I was wearing a lavalier microphone. :-) We converted that video from a VHS tape and the darn sound track on the tape had degraded. Sorry about that!
AsktheBuilder 4 years ago
TIP: for bookcases very close to the ceiling, put a driver bit in a socket or ratcheting box end wrench.
I have a $20 GearWrench 35 pc. micro-driver (DOGS) set that works wonderfully on all types of screws and nuts. Works in places no screwdriver can get. For a cheaper alternative, HD and Lowe's both sell the same (except for color) ratcheting screwdriver that bends 45 or 90 degrees at the head. Comes with a dozen bits in the handle for less than $5.
byhammerandhand 4 years ago
Thanks for the tips I've added a lot of your handy tips videos to our Australian Group for property investors.
ForPropertyInvestors 4 years ago
You are most welcome!
AsktheBuilder 4 years ago
Really Helpful Tip Thanks AskThe Builder Dude :D
Snobert 5 years ago