Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 14:41:25 -0400 (EDT)
From: dicconf <dicconf at radix.net>
To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at WSFA.org>
Subject: [WSFA] Re:  REviewer's workshop
Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at WSFA.org>

On Mon, 17 Oct 2005, Mike B. wrote:

> At 03:59 PM 10/17/2005 -0400, Madeleine Yeh wrote:
>
>>   Actually i've got another topic to add.
>> B).  How to make stable book cases cheaply and easily.
>>      Don't know anything about the topic but its been a
>> pipe dream of mine hampered by two left hands, and ten
>> thumbs.
>
> I can probably help out there...what did you have in mind?
>
> Cheapest and easiest method is 1x12 shelving (or equivalent) set across
> cement blocks.

[snippety]
>
> I've never tried it, but PVC pipe might work if you stick with the larger
> diameters and thicker walls.  Nothing much under 2", and keep the spans low
> unless you test first.  Probably more expensive than boards and blocks, but
> cheaper than hardwoods, and much easier to assemble.
>
> Anyone else got ideas?

One thing: waterproof paint on the bottom cement blocks, if you're going
to have this sitting on any floor close to the ground.  The damn things
are porous enough to wick dampness up from below, whence it seeps into the
boards your books are sitting on.

Oh, and it might not be a good idea to use pine or spruce; the resin could
make the bottoms of the books adhere to the shelves.  Fun.

-- Dick Eney