Hey this is Wes...if you have any questions or stuck on a particular project you need help with, go to www.woodworkingwithwes.com

I've watched hundreds of woodworking videos from people big and small, skilled to just crafty. I've watched plenty of bookcase videos as a result. This is the best simple, elegant bookcase build I've watched yet. Will be using these methods to build my wife two bookcases for her birthday. Thank you very much for sharing this with us.

Once more you are unbelievable. Everything you make it's like a gold... Keep on going teaching us.

excellent tutorial and tips. i'm going to be building a whole room library soon and i feel more confident now. thank you Wes!

I am so glad I discovered your channel a few months ago. I am a " Newbee" woodworker of about 2 years. Your bookshelf making tutorial is so simply explained, and easily to follow. I have saved this tutorial in my Pintrest to build this bookcase. Wish me luck!!

I'm getting ready to build a seven foot tall by four feet wide bookcase myself, so I appreciate your advice, wisdom, and candir on this one. About brushes: pros will readily tell you horse hair brushes are the best for many reasons. And I agree. The extra expense is worth every penny. As for staining, there are proper techniques that are proper for a reason. It builds quality, beauty and value. The best tutorial I've seen is on a KZfaq channel called "WOODSHOP COMPANION". This old scchooler knows his stuff. If you use paint, use quality paints. I recommend a primer separate from the main coat. I don't like paint with primer combined. Results are not always uniform. My bookcase... mostly forest green, white shelves and trim, and twin doors with acrylic windows and a Windsor frosted glass film. Historical British styling. But that's just me. I will have it on here when I'm done.

This is a great video, thank you ❤

What a great video! I’ve put off building a set of book cases. This definitely gets me confident enough to jump in. I’m saving this video and the dresser video as well. I’m excited to tackle both projects as soon as I can! Thanks Wes. Love your work!

Perfect bookcase! I enjoyed watching the video. Thank you ❤

Just what I needed on a detailed description and building of a Tall Bookcase.

I love your channel Wes. I am wanting to learn how to build quality furniture and you are a great teacher. Keep the tutorials coming. Thanks, Hugh.

Your work is amazing and so is your teaching style. Bravo!

Thanks for allowing us into your shop Wes. As always very well done! Sorry I can't help with your finishing question, prefer stain and poly.

I like to use a wipe on water or oil based poly depending on how natural of a look you're going for. A little darker, deeper, oil based, more natural, water based, wipe on doesn't lea e brush strokes and poly has a bit longer dry time vs a shellac or lacquer, giving you more time to get it on the surface, super easy to do and very little mess to clean up. I prefer General Finishes. Thanks for all the videos, I really enjoy them from a Good ole' Oklahoma boy.

Like it! Impressive the nailing at 5:07 with out marking outside. Painting or finishing for these kinds of furniture's i prefer walnut varnish.

Great project as always, always look forward to your videos. As for topcoats, if I go for stain, it’s either Minwax or Zar. Followed by top coat of polyurethane or acrylic so I can get an ultra flat sheen. The key is always sanding your first topcoat with 600 grit sandpaper. If I’m going color, considering I make country style type of furniture as a hobby, I use nothing but old Village or old century acrylic paints. Because of the depth of their classic colors. I will sometimes use danish oil on certain projects, followed with a coat of polyurethane or two on top.

Mr Wes thank very much u are a good mentor I wish I can meet with you coz each n every video u post I enjoy

Wes great video ❤️ the Book case. You didn't show us how you cut the curved decorative piece at the top 😒.... Maybe next time 😁👍

Another great video, breaking down the process into very simple steps

Excellent job

Love it. Nice and simple design/build. This will be perfect for a free-standing kitchen pantry cabinet I need on one wall with just a couple screws at the top to secure it to the wall. Only change needed is a full face frame and add some doors matching those in my existing kitchen.

Beautiful....much needed lesson.....Thanx to the master!!!

nice method for drilling holes for shelf installation---make your fence do DOUBLE DUTY---i learned something this morning thanx rick

I love this book shelf and the tv cabinet you did a while back.

That’s really nice ❤❤

So beautiful

Excellent video, thanks for sharing this ❤

Nice and crisp 🎉

My favorite stupid simple finish is a wipe on poly. It provides a durable finish without a plastic feel

Absolutely love your videos,,i did a cabinet out 3/4 birch ply, was approximately 7 ft high.When i installed my drawers ended up having to put spacers in for my drawer slides because the sides where bowed. Any idea how to stop this from happening.Thanks Ray

Nice vid. Enjoyed it.

You are my favorite wood work

Awesome bookcase and your 4 items are truly important to produce a quality product. Depending on the wood used and the intended use, I find wiped polyurethane or tung oil to work great for natural finish.

Another great video Wes, and a beautiful bookcase.I always use oil based polyurethane on oak as it really brings out the colour and grain, it also very durable. I generally use matt.👌👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥🔥

Well done

I watching from malaysia. , thanks a lot

This video came at the right time Wes! My 'interior planner' has mentioned she would like some bookcases for her cook books! Just as soon as I build the wardrobes in the downstairs bedroom. I have picked up a lot of very good tips and advice from watching your channel. Do you have any previous video on building wardrobes? If you cant learn something new its a bad day. As for the finish on the bookcase, What about a wax finish? It would be a shame to paint over oak. Or a clear Polyurethane varnish, satin coat. The Acrylic just doesn't look as good, but I know it dries quicker .

I’m fairly new to furniture building and have found your videos very informative. I’ve a question regarding the top though, would gluing a solid wood top down to dimensionally stable plywood not cause it to crack during seasonal changes? Or is wood movement exaggerated these days?

Hey Wes, I really appreciate your experience and the way you explain your builds, it's really great! I do have a question though, when you are putting nail holes or seams what kind of putty do you use? I've tried a few different kinds and don't like the finish when I am staining. Thanks!

I am an audient viewer of your channel, love the simplicity of your explanations. I am curious about the pocket clips on your nailers, can you provide a link for them or advise me where you got them?

Question: what kind of drill bit did you use for the shelf pin holes? Those came out really clean.

Question did you edge band the bottom edge of the nailer at the top? It didn't look like you had . I always enjoy and learn something from your videos Thank you

Another great tutorial Wes, thank you. Could you share what product you use to fill your nail holes? I haven’t had a lot of luck with the ones I have tried. Thanks, Dan

Question for a newbie...would you have to worry about wood movement since you're gluing and nailing the solid wood top?

There were many good points. What were the four Wes was emphasizing?

Nice in classic designs the most proper finish i think is stain and poly or only poly

Strange question. Where did you get you glue bottle from? Tried glue bot, did not like. Thanks

Chaulk paint wax topcoat

Hi Wes. Great video as always. What happened to your big shop? Did you retire and sell your business?

Very nice Wes! I like your kitchen stool project too! I made six of them for my wife and her five girlfriends.

I must say, I can't believe how little glue you use compared to others. Really, where's it going to go?

Osmo

Min wax pre stain Min wax stain Min wax polycrilic Water. Base