Comments on: How to Create Symmetrical, Uniform Arches

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 21:31:25 +0000

In reply to Crissy. The first nail is to hold the "bendy wood" (or whatever you're using to create your arch) at the top of the arch. The second (and third) nails hold bendy wood so the arch ends at the outside edges at the bottom.

By: Crissy

Crissy — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:37:11 +0000

Hi Sandra!
I’m loving the library bookshelves! My husband and I are in the process of building them and so far, they are looking awesome! We’re grateful for your easy tutorial for us novices. I’m a little confused on how you determined where to put the bottom nails on the arch. I understand the top nail is in the center and however far down you want the arch, but how did you figure out where to put the other 2 nails? I’m wanting my arches to look just like yours! Thanks for your help!

By: Kaye

Kaye — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:06:45 +0000

In reply to Sandra. Thanks Sandra!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:47:42 +0000

In reply to Kaye. I had two fixed shelves, the ones you see in these pictures, and the rest were adjustable so I can change the spacing to fit whatever I want to put on the shelves. :-)

By: Kaye

Kaye — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 06:06:12 +0000

I just discovered your site: love it! The arches are beyond my level of expertise (so far), but can you advise on the standard height for the shelves themselves? What is the height you used between each shelf in your library? The post/pics showing how you styled the shelves proves that you allowed for sufficient space to include varying heights of books and other accessories, but there is good amount of “blank” space between each, so they don’t look too crowded. Great job, and thanks again for sharing.