Tower Bookcase: Final Details

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Tower Bookcase

Part 7: Final Details

The bookcase project wraps up. This time around, we go with a painted finish. And for the smoothest result, spray paint works best. Phil shares the steps you need to follow to get a great-looking paint job.

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Scalloped-Lid Box

Part 5: Framing the Lids

With the lid panels complete, it's time to make the frames. Learn how to miter the frame pieces and glue up the frames easily. Then it's time to reinforce the miter joints with splines. A simple table saw jig is all that's needed.

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Double Duty Drawers

Large drawers seem like a good idea at first, but unless you're storing bulky items, stuff just gets lost. Here's a way to make the most of the unused space inside a large drawer.

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Scalloped-Lid Box

Part 6: Completing the Box

The scalloped lid box is ready for final assembly. This includes adding the hardware for operating the lid. You don't want hardware to distract from the looks of the lid panel. Here's how to install hidden pin hinges and a touch latch.

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Small Parts Sander

One of the difficult aspects of working with small parts is sanding them smooth. A typical hand-held sanding block doesn't work. However, you can make this clever bench-mounted block and get the job done in no time.