Where to get materials for building a set of tall bookcases
 

Hello all,

I've got a plan to build some tall bookcases (double-door cupboard at
the bottom - 4 shelves on top) and I've drawn myself a plan, and made
all the measurements, planned all the joints and bought all the tools -
all I need to do know is get hold of some suitable material for making
it out of. I even bought a couple of furniture building books to help
me along the way.

Can anyone recommend what sort of wood I should use? I plan to paint it
all white, so aren't really concerned with the grain or stain.

Also - if I approach a timber merchant - will they but the wood up into
the right sizes for me? Or even just sizes that I can fit into my car?

Look foward to any advice proferred...

Many thanks,
Neil.

On Wed, 08 Sep 2004 18:39:50 GMT, "text.news.ntlworld.com"
wrote:

Can anyone recommend what sort of wood I should use? I plan to paint it
all white,

A mix of MDF, birch ply and biscuit joints. Birch ply for the
uprights and spans, because it has a better stiffness / weight ratio
(MDF gets really heavy, in suitable thicknesses to take the weight of
books). Use an intermediate vertical support, and a strong backboard
attached to the shelves, otherwise you'll see sagging trouble with
books.

A good timber supplier (I recommend Avon Plywood local to me) will cut
it accurately to any size you like. Allowing them a few days to do
this makes them more helpful and more accurate. Usually they charge
some nominal fee, but allow you a few cuts per sheet for free. They
have a nice panel saw for doing it, so they'll be better at it than
you are.

--
Smert' spamionam

IS that Stratford side of the Avon? Would do for me too

Actually, just checked them out on the web. BRISTOL