Build Bookcase Glass Doors

Remember to add a half inch to all sides while taking the measurement for the glass.

Build bookcase glass doors.

Form and function all wrapped up together. Line up the bookcase so there is a 1 4 overhang on the top and attach the top screw of the top hinge into your spacer then the top screw of the bottom hinge. Sub step 4 sketch the jambs. The glass front doors will keep out the dust plus the glass retains that open look and makes the shelves look like a pretty display case.

Make cuts at 45 degree angles at the width on the top and the bottom of the wood. Step 6 45 degree cuts. Note if a different size opening or bookcase in in the plans proceed the same way but ensuring that the plywood is large enough to accommodate. The opened bookcase will take up to 13 1 2 or more inches of the door opening.

The doors are available in hardwood veneers mdf or vinyl lam. Diagonal cuts should face inwards. Each bookcase door has a fixed middle shelf and four adjustable shelves. Order them directly from the manufacturer.

Attach doors to bookcase. It is now time to sketch out the door jambs on each side of the opening. To 66in wide and up to 96in. Christian becksvoort designed this small bookcase to carry just a few details a dovetailed molding at the top of the case a mitered base and strip of wood just above the doors.

Shut the door and check to make sure the door isn t too close to the bookcase frame. Have the glass cut for you according to your measurements. I don t give exact measurements for the cutting of the wood in this project because the size of the doors will depend on the size of the shelf or cabinet you re. Step 5 buying the glass doors.

The doors slide open along a steel roller system at the top and the bottom to reveal the secret room. If that is the case tighten the adjustment screw that is.