Stacking Bookcases Monticello

Today we re taking the cover photo for the june 2011 issue stacking bookcases based on the reproductions at monticello.

Stacking bookcases monticello. Last night these bookcases were loaded up with about half of my woodworking library. That s my kids inheritance. Figuring out lay out and board feet from sketch up. Because of the small size of the box you can probably build it with material from your scrap bin.

The set of six bookcases currently at monticello were made in 1959 to recreate the original presses. That s why jefferson designed stackable bookshelves to be installed at his home at monticello. Have fun with the half blind dovetails on the back too. Make offer antique oak pair 3 stack barrister bookcases with drawer.

3 the specifications were carefully drawn up after compiling all written evidence as well as measuring remaining volumes from the jefferson library at the library of congress. Home decorators collection mission style 38 x 27 5 inch natural folding stacking bookcase 27 5 w natural 4 6 out of 5 stars 133 61 89 61. Monticello s stacking bookcases popular woodworking magazine march 2020 this modular system of stacking book boxes allowed thomas jefferson to easily expand and move his enormous library. Monticello s stacking bookcase posts on the bookcase project from oldest to new.

Monticello s stacking bookcases these stackable bookcases are based on the shelving that was used to store thomas jefferson s personal library when it was moved to washington d c. Since the day i started woodworking i have been concerned about amassing information on the craft. Antique globe wernicke barrister bookcase quarter sawn oak top only standard d. Each row of books was its own shelf easy to unstack and transport.

By examining the written records officials at monticello built six bookcases for the museum in 1959 that are a good guess at what would have housed jefferson s library though he could have had as many as 20 of these units if you do the math. To start the library of congress. For free 3 great tips for finishing mahogany in your woodworking projects. This box will provide you with plenty of practice with dovetail joints.