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Window surround

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I finished my latest project. Hubby got me some red oak plywood to make it. I do not like the way the oak veneer splinters when cut. I made it in sections then assembled them together. I used metal dowels to connect the bookcase sections and wood dowels for the base sections to the long bench and header sections. This is to allow the various sections to be moved separately. The two base sections fit around the heating duct and the bookcases along the window frame. The bench sits just under the window molding.
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Re: Window surround

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Nice!

I want to do something like this in the master bedroom but never seem to get to it so good on you for actually doing it.

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Very nice! :)
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Excellent work!

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Beautiful!...and Useful!
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Wow! Great work!
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Re: Window surround

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Here are some assembly photos.
Base cases.  The divider in the bigger case is just set in place with a couple of dowels top and bottom.
Base cases. The divider in the bigger case is just set in place with a couple of dowels top and bottom.
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Bench top put on.
Bench top put on.
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Left hand bookcase and adjustable shelves installed.
Left hand bookcase and adjustable shelves installed.
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Right bookcase installed waiting for adjustable shelves.
Right bookcase installed waiting for adjustable shelves.
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LIKE!!
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looks great!-the wood prices are keeping me from doing much but tinker right now :/

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Re: Window surround

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Brenda,

Nice work and a beautiful addition for your home.

I have had the same problem with oak veneer splintering when being cut. One thing that can help is scoring the cut first with a sharp knife.
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