Can a wood pulp compressed board from the bookcase hold around 50 pounds?



I just recently got a new bookcase. It’s almost three feet tall and a little over two feet wide and I was wondering, will my bookcase will be able to support my T.V. if it’s on top of the bookcase? My Television weighs almost 50 pounds. The wood of the boards of the bookcase [...]

Published by Susan Walker on Aug 18, 2009 under DIY

Where can I find plans for building a simple bookcase?



First, I am not a woodworker. Would a small, basic bookcase be a good starting project?
Because I’m visiting my parents for a few months, I can have access to a garage full of basic woodworking tools.
I’m not envisioning anything in particular, just something with inexpensive wood and no wider than [...]

Published by Susan Walker on Jul 24, 2009 under DIY