I finally got the carcasses built for the bookshelves and now have then hung
in place. I decided after much thought to go with continuous/piano hinges as
they afford much more strength along the entire vertical axis than either
pivots or traditional hinges. Plus, they cost a whole lot less ($10 per
hinge versus $170 per pivot set!), and will appear more asthetic (though not
totally hidden) versus traditional hinges.
I also decided that gluing the 1/4 ply into the dado in the rear of the
units would provide a whole lot of structural stability for preventing
racking. I may add a piece of 1/2" channel iron corner-to-corner in the rear
if it looks like I need more bracing.
Next is the trim - I'm going to try and rabbet the moulding around the hinge
as much as possible to hide it (I'm using 445). I'll also glue and staple
the trim to the top and bottom edges of the units to provide "stops" when
closing. I'll send out more pics as I get that step done.
Boy, this has been fun :-)
I've put several pics out on a.b.p.w for your perusal/critique/bashing :-)
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Henry
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Henry Webb <[email protected]> wrote:
> I finally got the carcasses built for the bookshelves and now have then hung
> in place. I decided after much thought to go with continuous/piano hinges as
I just saw the pictures this morning and it looks good. A little trim
work and it will look really great. I see that there is more swing
room on the right side than it appeared in your earlier pictures.
> I also decided that gluing the 1/4 ply into the dado in the rear of the
> units would provide a whole lot of structural stability for preventing
> racking. I may add a piece of 1/2" channel iron corner-to-corner in the rear
> if it looks like I need more bracing.
I think if the shelf has something to rest on when closed it
should not have any racking problems. I'm thinking an inverted
caster would allow it to swing out, and still support it when
closed. It might be OK as is, seems sturdily constructed.
> Next is the trim - I'm going to try and rabbet the moulding around the hinge
> as much as possible to hide it (I'm using 445). I'll also glue and staple
I'm not sure what sort of trim you are planning. I sort of envision using
fluted columns left, right, and center. Would cover the center gap nicely
and give it a sort of old library look.
Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.
Oooh - I love the fluted column idea. I wasa planning on using standard
casing trim (to match the rest of the room/house), but the columns would
definitely give it flair. And the thickness thy have would help me hide the
hinges even further. Great idea, Bill - thanks!!!
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> Henry Webb <[email protected]> wrote:
> > I finally got the carcasses built for the bookshelves and now have then
hung
> > in place. I decided after much thought to go with continuous/piano
hinges as
>
> I just saw the pictures this morning and it looks good. A little trim
> work and it will look really great. I see that there is more swing
> room on the right side than it appeared in your earlier pictures.
>
> > I also decided that gluing the 1/4 ply into the dado in the rear of the
> > units would provide a whole lot of structural stability for preventing
> > racking. I may add a piece of 1/2" channel iron corner-to-corner in the
rear
> > if it looks like I need more bracing.
>
> I think if the shelf has something to rest on when closed it
> should not have any racking problems. I'm thinking an inverted
> caster would allow it to swing out, and still support it when
> closed. It might be OK as is, seems sturdily constructed.
>
> > Next is the trim - I'm going to try and rabbet the moulding around the
hinge
> > as much as possible to hide it (I'm using 445). I'll also glue and
staple
>
> I'm not sure what sort of trim you are planning. I sort of envision using
> fluted columns left, right, and center. Would cover the center gap nicely
> and give it a sort of old library look.
>
> Bill Ranck
> Blacksburg, Va.
>