The Best of Danny Proulx's
Storage and Shelving
The Best of Danny Proulx's Storage & Shelving. Copyright 2005 by Danny Proulx. Printed and bound in China. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review. Published by Popular Woodworking Books, an imprint of F+W Publications, Inc., 4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236. First edition.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Proulx, Danny.
The Best of Danny Proulx's storage & shelving.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 1-55870-731-X (paperback: alk. paper)
eISBN 13: 978-1-4403-1610-4
ISBN 1-55870-756-5 (hardcover: alk. paper)
1. Cabinetwork. 2. Shelving (Furniture) 3. Storage in the home. I. Title: The Best of Danny Proulx's storage and shelving. II. Title: Storage & shelving. III. Title.
TT197.P75964 2005
684.16 dc22
2004055327
ACQUISITIONS EDITOR: Jim Stack
EDITED BY: Amy Hattersley
DESIGNED BY: Brian Roeth
PRODUCTION COORDINATED BY: Robin Richie and Jennifer Wagner
PHOTOGRAPHIC CONSULTANT: Michael Bowie, Lux Photographic Services, Lancaster Rd., Ottawa, Ontario. (613) 247-7199
COMPUTER ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Len Churchill, Lenmark Communications Ltd., Alden Rd.,Markham, Ontario. (905) 475-5222
WORKSHOP SITE PROVIDED BY: Rideau Cabinets, Russell, Ontario. (613) 445-3722
METRIC CONVERSION CHART
TO CONVERT | TO | MULTIPLY BY |
Inches | Centimeters | 2.54 |
Centimeters | Inches | 0.4 |
Feet | Centimeters | 30.5 |
Centimeters | Feet | 0.03 |
Yards | Meters | 0.9 |
Meters | Yards | 1.1 |
Sq. Inches | Sq. Centimeters | 6.45 |
Sq. Centimeters | Sq. Inches | 0.16 |
Sq. Feet | Sq. Meters | 0.09 |
Sq. Meters | Sq. Feet | 10.8 |
Sq. Yards | Sq. Meters | 0.8 |
Sq. Meters | Sq. Yards | 1.2 |
Pounds | Kilograms | 0.45 |
Kilograms | Pounds | 2.2 |
Ounces | Grams | 28.4 |
Grams | Ounces | 0.035 |
READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
To prevent accidents, keep safety in mind while you work. Use the safety guards installed on power equipment; they are for your protection. When working on power equipment, keep fingers away from saw blades, wear safety goggles to prevent injuries from flying wood chips and sawdust, wear headphones to protect your hearing and consider installing a dust vacuum to reduce the amount of airborne sawdust in your woodshop. Don't wear loose clothing, such as neckties or shirts with loose sleeves, or jewelry, such as rings, necklaces or bracelets, when working on power equipment. Tie back long hair to prevent it from getting caught in your equipment. People who are sensitive to certain chemicals should check the chemical content of any product before using it. The authors and editors who compiled this book have tried to make the contents as accurate and correct as possible. Plans, illustrations, photographs and text have been carefully checked. All instructions, plans and projects should be carefully read, studied and understood before beginning construction. Due to the variability of local conditions, construction materials, skill levels, etc., neither the author nor Popular Woodworking Books assumes any responsibility for any accidents, injuries, damages or other losses incurred as a result of the material presented in this book. Prices listed for supplies and equipment were current at the time of publication and are subject to change. Glass shelving should have all edges polished and must be tempered. Untempered glass shelves may shatter and can cause serious bodily injury. Tempered shelves are very strong and if they break will just crumble, minimizing personal injury.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Danny Proulx is the owner of Rideau Cabinets and is a contributing editor for CabinetMaker magazine. He also contributes freelance articles for Canadian Woodworking, Canadian Home Workshop, Popular Woodworking and other magazines. His earlier books include Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets, The Kitchen Cabinetmaker's Building and Business Manual, How to Build Classic Garden Furniture, Smart Shelving and Storage Solutions, Building Modern Cabinetry, Building More Classic Garden Furniture, Building Cabinet Doors and Drawers, Build Your Own Home Office Furniture, Display Cases You Can Build, Building Frameless Kitchen Cabinets, Building Woodshop Workstations, The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book and Danny Proulx's Toolboxes and Workbenches.
His Web site address is www.cabinetmaking.com, and he can be reached by e-mail at danny@cabinetmaking.com.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This is another book of projects that I've enjoyed building, but I could never accomplish it alone. The people close to me are, as always, a big part of this book. My wife, Gale, is constantly helpful and supportive, as is my father-in-law and assistant, Jack Chaters.
Michael Bowie of Lux Photography continues to show his amazing photographic talents and is the person I rely on for photographic expertise. He advises and guides me as I shoot photos for each project. Many of the photos in this book are by Michael. His desire to produce the best results and his expert advice contribute greatly to the final product.
Len Churchill of Lenmark Communications is the talented illustrator who has been working with me and producing the amazing project drawings. He is one of the best illustrators in the business and has an impressive understanding of the woodworking projects he's asked to draw.
As always, the Popular Woodworking Books staff continues to be unbelievably supportive. It's a team with great depth and knowledge including editors Jim Stack and Amy Hattersley, designer Brian Roeth, and so many others who are a part of every page in this book.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
I often turn to a number of companies for advice and supplies. They are always helpful and are a source of valuable information. They are major players in the creation of my books, and I've listed them in the back of this book under the heading of suppliers. I'd appreciate your support of these fine companies.
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