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32 Year Old Billy Bookcases? [member edit]





In this one I’m continuing to remodel my home office, this time with #Ikea #Billy bookcases that are 32 years old, and as well as explaining why, I take you on a detailed tour of the whole process, including the best way to pull a Billy bookcase apart for reuse, and a simple jig to keep shelf heights consistent!


No, I’m not turning into an #IkeaHack channel, but sometime you need to take the path of least resistance just to get things done. Enjoy!


Full list of individual products used in this video below, or browse my Amazon store at 10MinuteAmazon.com


Other videos of interest:-


Ikea Hack: Wall cabinets on the floor? - https://youtu.be/mRTVt9i8J4E



Painting Method long - https://youtu.be/ZIwNJGlVtwc


Birch Ply Alternatives - https://youtu.be/-injtkjghA8


Scribing an infill - https://youtu.be/g0W23buOgoE


Scribing a Face-frame - https://youtu.be/c2IthMh47nM


Scribing to a ceiling - https://youtu.be/nba3yyJYqpM



New to track saws? Tracksaw workshop & all tracksaw-related videos in a playlist here - http://bit.ly/TracksawWorkshop



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Handy consumables & gear:-


Browse the Everyday Workshop Essentials list here - https://amzn.to/3KLNIaM


Visit my Amazon store here - 10MinuteAmazon.com


Staedtler 0.9 mechanical pencil - https://amzn.to/3LbLN1j


0.9mm White leads - https://amzn.to/3a7T3e8


Trend Snappy de-burring tool (countersink) - https://amzn.to/3NRpNtx

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Derek Caldwell
Derek Caldwell
Jul 02, 2023

Hi Peter

What router bit was it for the handles i remember you listing it somewhere but I can’t find anywhere


Thanks Derek

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Derek Caldwell
Derek Caldwell
Jul 02, 2023
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Thanks Peter

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David Sneddon
David Sneddon
Jul 02, 2023

Hey Peter, just love the way you rattle these together. Re-purposing like this is definitely the way forward with board prices the way they are, brilliant mate.

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petermillard
petermillard
Jul 02, 2023
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Thanks David! 👍

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Vivion Gough
Jul 01, 2023

Great video, Peter.


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petermillard
petermillard
Jul 01, 2023
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Thanks Vivion! 👍

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Paul
Paul
Jun 30, 2023

Solid work on those book cases and a great example how someone could upcycle something they migh have just tossed out. Color is very good! Interested in seeing the cabinet you make for the new table saw...

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petermillard
petermillard
Jul 01, 2023
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Cheers Paul! Yes, pleased with how they worked out - even if it was probably more work than just making them from scratch! 😂👍

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Derek Caldwell
Derek Caldwell
Jun 30, 2023

Great video love the handless door who knew ikea furniture could last so long looks well nice colour 🙌

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petermillard
petermillard
Jul 01, 2023
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Thanks Derek! 👍

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