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Part 4: Prepping for the Panels

With the joinery cut, the next step on the bead front bookcase is to get the side assemblies ready for the plywood panels. Don shares a few tips for positioning the rails and doing a dry assembly to make sure everything fits just right.

Bead-Front Bookcase

Part 1: Bookcase Overview

Part 2: Choosing And Sizing Material

Part 3: Frame & Panel Joinery

Part 4: Prepping for the Panels

Part 5: Creating the Plywood Panels

Part 6: Assembling the Sides

Part 7: Cutting the Case Joinery

Part 8: Accurate Shelf Pin Holes

Part 9: Assembling the Case

Part 10: Beaded Trim Details

Part 11: Final Beading & Adding the Top

Part 12: All About Drawers

Part 13: Building the Drawers

Part 14: Staining the Bookcase

Part 15: Applying the Finish