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    Sep 8, 2006, 07:30 AM
    Making a sturdy bookcase
    Hey guys, I have question you may or may not be able to guide me on. I was trying to install a gate at the top of the stairs for my kids but there is no wall to attach it to on one side. What someone suggested me do is to build a sturdy bookcase there (we already have a store bought one there now ) so it will be sturdy but doesn't look like a wall. Trouble is I need it to be 16" deep. I was trying to look at the Home Depot but couldn't figure out what woiod would be sturdy enough. My ceiling is 8 feet high but only wanted to make the bookcase about 6 feet high. If I had to make a full height I will. The other thing is is price. I didn't want this to be a lot of money. Hopefully under $100. I like lighter wood also. If anyone has any ideas they can shoot out I would appreciate it. Thanks.
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    Sep 8, 2006, 11:12 AM
    I'm a bit confused by this stair. Isn't there a banister running up the stair. Isn't there a post at the top to support the banister? Why can't you attach the gate to that?

    Maybe you can attach or insert a picture of the top of the stair.
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    Sep 9, 2006, 11:44 AM
    Actually, there isn't a banister right now. If I get a chance I will get a picture but it might be awhile. As you go down the stairs there is a wall that only goes down half way leaving the stairs open. When we bought the house last year it didn't have a banister and I haven't had time to put it up. The kids use the wall as a railing on the other side.
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    Sep 9, 2006, 05:43 PM
    You need to put up a banister.
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    Sep 13, 2006, 08:17 PM
    You can use A/C 3/4" pine plywood which is cabinet grade. Or you can use Birch or Oak 3/4" plywood. They all can be stained or painted. If your painting it, use the A/C pine plwywood. For a face frame you can buy 1x2, 3/4" pine if your painting, or the same in Oak or Birch.

    This all would be for around a 100 dollars.

    Oh, and like Scott said, install that banister darnit.
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    Sep 18, 2006, 03:47 PM
    Thanks for your help guys. :)

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