Book Tree Bookcase
A fun class with other enthusiasts to build a table top bookshelf that is shaped like a tree with a trunk and branches (diagonal shelves). You will walk away with your own bookcase and the skills and confidence to keep making things out of wood.
Taught by Tim Webb
- Skill level
- Absolute Beginner
- Age
- 18 and up
- Materials
- IncludedSolid cherry
- Where
- 1600 W Stassney Lane, Austin
- Tuition
- $165
About the class
Book Tree Bookcase
A fun class with other enthusiasts to build a table top bookshelf that is shaped like a tree with a trunk and branches (diagonal shelves). This non-traditional solid cherry wood design will immediately catch your eye and showcase your favorite books, art objects, and knickknacks. The shelf is approximately 14 inches wide, by 17 inches tall, by 6 inches deep and will hold approximately 6-12 average sized books along with a few small objects on the base. These make excellent gifts.
What to bring
If you have any of these tools please bring them but we have plenty that you can borrow as well.
- Pencil and paper
- Measuring tape (8' to 12')
- Combination square
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection
- Dust protection
- Water Bottle
- A desire to learn some new skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment
- A positive attitude to share in a community of craftsmanship
Materials for this class are included.
What the class covers
- How to measure, mark and cut your project parts
- How to make a crosscut miter (45 degree angle) on the table saw
- How to round over the ends of the bookshelf parts using a router table
- How to mark, clamp, drill, countersink and screw together your parts for assembly
- How to create matching wood plugs to cover screw holes (optional)
- How to perform final sanding using both hand and machine techniques
- Discuss finishing options that students can perform at home to suit their own tastes.
Book a seat
Your seat at the bench.
A few short steps: pick your date, tell us about you, sign the waiver, pay. One booking covers every session.
Booking for a partner or friend too? Add seats as you book. Each student signs the waiver from a link we email.
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If plans change
Our refund policy, at a glance.
What you get back depends on how far ahead of class you cancel. Send your cancellation in writing. Phone calls, texts and comments don't count.
of your payment refunded, less the 5% cancellation fee.
of your payment refunded, less the 5% cancellation fee.
Missing all or part of a class counts as a cancellation.
Why we hold to itClass income pays staff and instructors, buys lumber and keeps the lights on. We run on a tight margin, and this policy protects the school.
If the school cancelsIf we cancel a class, every student gets a full refund.
The whole policyRead it in full on our Refund Policy page.