Carpentry and Woodworking - Book Display Rack Specs

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jessierose
06-15-03, 12:48 AM
Where are the specifications for a front facing display book/ magazine rack? :confused: I've looked on the internet and I haven't found what I'm looking for.

I want a shorter book display unit with wide shelves, rounded corners, safe for children 23 1/2" H x 24" W x 14 1/2"D I would like 5-6 shelves to display books on. Can anyone help me find pictures (specs) of this type of book shelf?

chfite
06-15-03, 02:10 AM
You listed dimensions and function, what more information do you need?
jessierose
06-17-03, 11:23 AM
My husband wants a picture. Plus, I can't visualize dimensions, so I'd like a picture too! I guess a break down of all the wood sides needed and how to fit them together.

chfite
06-17-03, 02:37 PM
What you want is called a flat file. Imagine one without drawers, using shelves instead.

http://www.pacifier.com/~otto/pics/0509301.JPG

It is essentially a standard book case with a lot of shelves. I built something similar once for a woman who wanted a cabinet to store table cloths. She wanted a separate shelf for each of her dozens of table cloths.

Here is an article on building a bookcase. You could substitute the dimensions you need for your application.

http://www.popularwoodworking.com/features/fea.asp?id=1242

Hope this helps.