How to Build this Bookcase - Woodworking Project 

I think beginners will appreciate this format. For anyone new who may be turned off by this 43-minute-long video, please stick around. Always much to learn from Jon Peters' videos.

Jon, Been watching your videos for years - since I first got into woodworking. Your style is exactly what I hope for in a teacher; no flashy intros or annoying music, just valuable insight from start to finish. On top of that, your builds are as high in quality as your teaching. You're a true craftsman with an eye for quality and design, and I am very grateful that you share your techniques with people like me. Personally, I really enjoyed this format. I don't often have the time for 45+ minute videos, but when it's from Jon Peters, it's must-watch entertainment for the evening. In-depth builds like this are gold. Thank you for all that you do!

I love these types of videos! You are such a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic teacher. More of this, PLEASE!!!!

I've noticed videos like this don't get a lot of views, I appreciate and enjoy video tutorials like this. Keep it up if you can.

nice blend of approachable but high quality

I just cut my wood for the boxes. Going to take it once step at a time. Thank you for the video.

Yes, please continue making these instructional type videos. I got started woodworking late in life and I have never taken a woodworking class, your step by step instructional videos are invaluable to me. I am very grateful that you take the time to make and share these video's.

You make beautiful furniture! I can tell from 9 years ago to today you have improved on your instruction. Thank you! I know that takes patience. But it is very helpful for those of us who are beginners. Again, thank you for making these videos I know that takes skill too and isn't as easy as it looks!

Hi Jon - Thank for this video. I’m a retired hydronic heating contractor from Chicago and I just made my first piece of cabinetry based on your videos. It’s a kitchen island with a bookcase at the end of it toward the dining room. Wouldn’t have been able to do it to my liking without your videos.

I very much appreciate the extra time it takes to make these kind of videos. To me woodworking is a process and you break that process down so it is easy to follow and understand as well as entertaining to watch. I always come away with something new. Thanks for taking the time to share with all of us.

Absolute BESTEST part of this video is the fact I got to kill 43+ mins. while on the clock at work to watch it!!! It was a nice change of pace to essentially watch an entire step bye step build Jon!! Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!

Entertainment and education all in one video.

Excellent video Jon and good format, the bookcase was excellent. Congratulations ¡¡¡¡¡👍

Wood accent at base is a nice touch you don’t see too often. Looks great! Thanks for the great content.

First time to view your video and you seem to be a cut above the other how to videos. You are an excellent teacher. Maybe its my preference but you address so many of the questions I would have. Thank you for your investment into the videos

I am a great woodworker ( wannabe). You do a great job and explain how you do it nicely. I’m glad I found your channel. Thank you very much.

Woodworking takes time, is awesome that you take the extra time to make the videos. Explain how to is very important to all of us. Thank you

Hello again from Alberta, Canada. Your videos always convey your experience in the most effective ways...especially for those weekend warriors like myself. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers!

Thank you very much it helps me get out in the shop!

It is lovely ! GOD bless you !

I like the long form content. I know it does really fit the RU-vid algorithm. You are a very good teacher.

Simply beautiful!!

really great job, and I appreciate your effort to go in-depth on this project, thanks

Love this format. I woodwork and really love watching videos on woodworking. I know a ton but always learn a thing or two watching others. Well done.

From Iraq, I like your works

You are a very good teacher, Jon!

Excellent. Very informative with great helpful tips. Thank you.

Nice. Enjoyed this "teaching" format. That bookcase is incredibly sturdy--it will be holding books and electronics (or something else) in another 100 years.

I love this video it’s exactly what I’m looking for. I’m about to make a very tall book case for inside for all my canning jars so it needs to be sturdy. Thank you

Awesome video, and the bookcase looks great. I recently took up woodwork and have been buying a few tools here and there and i think this project is in my experience range. Im going to give this a shot. Thank you for taking the time to make the video. You made it look so easy, and hopefully, i can do it justice. Lol

Start to finish videos are right up my alley. Love the process and the result.

Incredible as usual. Thank you.

Thank you for showing a cool project, and leaving the mistakes in the video... I learn a lot more by seeing what can go wrong.

This is one of my top enjoyed watched videos. Awesomeness

Great video...I'll keep watching your videos....

Looks great with the contrast of the painted surfaces with the natural wood finish. Thanks for sharing

Yes to the format. I can watch and build step by step. You have a great way of presenting your projects.

Great tutorial video! Thanks Jon

Clean, sturdy, well proportioned, that's a beatiful piece

Very much enjoy these types of videos. I have been what I call a 'fantasy' woodworker for many years - wanting to be a woodworker, ut having no time, tools or shop. Now that I am retired, I hope to actually begin to build things for my home. Thanks again.

Thanks Jon. Thumbs up!!

WHAT AN AMAZING CLASS.... I'm just a beginner. a bit over whelming. i just have to go for it and see what happens

We enjoyed doing a more than wonderful job, thank you

Great video! Love the "teaching" format. I'm just getting into woodworking now that I'm semi-retired. Thanks for doing these videos!!

Great project! Thank you for showing your mistakes too. A lot of folks edit them out and it's nice to see that even master carpenters are still human!

Hello Jon, I'm from Mexico, I like these types of videos a lot, I learn from your way of working, yes, the video is a bit long but it's worth it for the detail in all the steps, as a suggestion you could use the video partition by chapters and return to the video in an easier way or watch it in parts, greetings and thank you very much for the great work

Saludos desde Costa Rica pura vida bendiciones exelente trabajo oye sería feliz yo trabajando en un lugar así con tan excelente herramientas y tan bonito lugar y saber que no tengo trabajo 😢

Thank you another great video your way of doing them reminds me of the way Norm did his another great teacher

Thank you for the plans, Jon. Please keep this video coming.

I love the teaching format. It makes me feel like I could use the video to build from even without plans. Thank you for your work

awesome video - thanks for showing all of this!

Great video Jon! I always love your simple classic designs and that turn in are tired and true well built pieces.

Jon this video and the format of teaching is perfect. I am in Australia and watch on RU-vid and it is refreshing to have a woodworker like yourself show the way to achieve nice work with a no fuss attitude. I have been building furniture for a long time now and i am 74 years old but your approach to the task is refreshing.

We like this format keep them rolling! Nice Work! Love the classic design!

Definitely getting some ideas here on how to build a better bookcase. I salute you, sir! Thank you for your videos.

Always love it when you teach like you did here! Please more videos like this!

Love the format. More like this please.

Usually I’m not a big fan of painted furniture, however both the bookcase and desk turned out very nice. As you were building it I thought it would be for the She Shed as it goes well with the desk.

Beautiful well-done

Love it! I learn a lot watching your lesson videos. Mostly making cuts a little heavy, then cut to size for assembly. Very nice!

This is my next project! Please keep these videos coming - they’re incredibly useful!

As a new woodworker this format of video is amazing to me!!! Everything is explained clear and understanding, as for me thank you, bc of these videos my skills are growing with every project I take on!!!

The format is great, project choices great, teaching skills great. Thanks Jon.

amazing video full of helpful information & nice you show that even skilled guys still make mistakes. Love the finish product, really nice

Love the show and tell aspect of your videos.

I enjoy the longer videos. Thanks for good content!

(another) Beautiful project, well made and well explained. That one will last for several lifetimes. Cheers

You make it look easy. I always get a few tips from your videos. Thanks.

This guy reminds me of Norm Abrams in the New Yankee Workshop. Great video and love the explanations.

Excellent video and very nice bookcase.

I would really love to see you make something out of all lumber not just plywood. I am just getting back into woodworking and I avoid using plywood if I can. I realize the price may be an issue but my clients prefer solid wood and I market it that way; no plywood used... Thanks and I really do love your videos and look forward to seeing much more. Thanks

I admire your efficiency. You are quick, you don't waste any energy on making things look pretty. This is by far the quickest way to nail stuff together and be done with it.

I really enjoy these teaching videos. I have made several of the projects that you have presented over the years. Thank you.

This video was absolutely amazing. I NEEEEVER watch long videos but this one, because u made it simple and used common tools, really captivated my interest from start to finish. Can u make a dresser tutorial??? That would be awesome! Lord bless u my friend!

I like the way you go about explaining the processes of your builds. Also adding in errors along the way let’s the rest of us know it’s not uncommon to make errors, which drive me crazy when I make them. Thanks for all you do to help this community.

so well explained, thanks Jon.

i really enjoy your videos, Jon. They have a real good amount of detail and are quite easy to follow. Please continue doing these types of long format teaching videos.

Hey Jon, great video. I love all the details and close ups that share your knowledge. One request is to show a video of your shop, the size, and how it's set up with dust collection. Thanks!

Love your videos and especially this type of format. Please keep them coming.

Great video and project, Jon. Thank you for the concise instruction, from cutting and assembling to finishing. I enjoyed it, and will get to work on one or two for my granddaughters.

Love this format. Just like the larger bookshelf you built years ago.

Great video! Step by step really helps us understand the build process...

I do love this video. You do a great job explaining everything. My only criticism is, I don't have a table saw or mitre saw like that. Can you make a video with less expensive equipment that will give me more confidence that I can do something like this?

Thank you John. I really enjoy you instructional videos.

Loved this format! Please make more like this. I think it’s also refreshing that you admit your mistakes and even show them. Showing that even craftsman at your level of proficiency make mistakes.

Great video format and please continue them. I really appreciate seeing your entire process.

Excellent...Excellent...keep them coming. I sincerely appreciate your effort.

Love this project and the format. Also you proved that even you are human by making the mistakes and how to resolve and move on! ❤

Love the format ! Awesome ! Please continue with these lessons.

I love the detailed way in which you step through your videos. They are so useful and informative. Keep it up Jon.

Beautiful piece of furniture, I really enjoyed watching and learning from you. Hope there are more in the future like this.

The format is awesome. Keep up the great teaching videos.

Love your video's I actually built one of your other bookcases about 3 years ago. wife loved it. thanks

I like these builds. Simple, elegant, high quality, functional pieces I can accomplish in a reasonable time frame without a ton of setups. I only get a few hours in the shop each week so a lot of complicated joinery can make projects take months as they always tend to get put on the back burner when something else takes priority. I think we can tend to forget a lot of custom cabinetry built in a similar fashion goes out of style long before any sort of failure.

Hi Jon, these was again a very good video. I liked the format very well, especially that you also left the imperfections in and explained what went wrong. Please continue with the format and many thanks for the invested time!

Excellent video. Completely enjoyed. Please continue with this format.

Very much enjoy the step by step lesson approach. Thank you

I’ve just come across your channel and have watched a couple of your long build videos. I have to say, your presentation and skill level is top notch. It’s almost as if I’m watching a modern version of The New Yankee Workshop.

Please more videos like this one. Awesome looking bookcase. I love the painted base and finished top.

I appreciate this format and look forward to more. Thanks