Uploaded December 2016 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago

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After cutting rabbets (on the table saw) in the side pieces to accommodate the back, Steve begins the task of "mock" assembling the larger of the two bookcase units in order to get dimensions for fabricating the back. It only takes three tries to find a place and a way to get these giant bookcases dry-assembled in his small shop! Fabricating the two-piece back, cutting dados in those pieces, and more are covered in this video.

By the way, a number of viewers requested more details about how the Festool OF 1400 Router, Guide Rail, and Guide Stop are set-up to make dados and rabbets. A short video explains it in detail and you can see that by clicking here:
youtu.be/GTIGJpdoKJM

Also in this video there is a reference to the "I-Beam Work Support and Bases" project. If you would like to see that video, click here:
youtu.be/C-rfBtZVeC8

If you would like to download a free cut list and directions for making the I-Beam Work Supports and Bases, click here:
downtoearthwoodworking.com/i-beam-work-supports


To see Part 1 of the "Big Maple Bookshelves" Project, click here:
youtu.be/iF25QyrtQJk

To see Part 2, click here:
youtu.be/CFi8OH63KoY

To see Part 3A, click here:
youtu.be/OlBBdjUeVUw

To see Part 3B, click here:
youtu.be/QK9jRHE2qYg

Music...
"Welcome To The Show," "Feelin Good," Hackbeat,” & "Hustle" all written and performed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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