Building A Bookcase
Let s say you wanted a solid oak bookcase but didn t have the four to six hundred bucks a retail store would want for one.
Building a bookcase. The bookcases look ornate but are relatively simple to build. When you build a bookshelf try to make the shelves 12 or 16 inches deep so they fit most books better. There are photos diagrams a material list cutting instructions and building instructions in this bookcase plan.
Take one of your 22 inch boards and place it on top of the 1 3 with the pocket holes facing out. How to build a wood bookcase from lee s wood projects. Sand the entire bookshelf with 220 grit sandpaper.
Then use a table saw to cut the boards with the good side facing up so they look better. This free bookcase plan from lee s wood projects will get you a simple but elegant bookcase that will last for years to come. This covers the edge grain of the plywood that would otherwise be visible.
This will be the inside bottom of the bookshelf. Cut out the top rail glue and brad nail in place. Wipe down your bookshelf before painting or staining as desired.
Build a custom bookcase. Now that your bookshelf is assembled you re ready to customize the look of it to fit your room. There s no complex joinery like mortise and tenon or even doweling so if you ve hung a new door or trimmed a room with new molding you have the expertise to handle this how to build a bookshelf project.
We measured our bookcase for standard 8 ft. To make a built in bookcase and cabinet can be a great addition to any space. Prepare your diy bookshelves for a final coat of paint or stain.
It s awesome to build something like this yourself because it enables you to customize something specifically for your space and to really utilize every nook and cranny and height. How to build and install a frace frame for diy built in bookcase. The top rail is mostly mdo but has a small solid wood edge strip glued to the bottom edge.
We have fun with woodworking no matter what the project is but the most rewarding thing for us is making our own furniture. Once you have your frame make sure the front portion of the bookcase is facing up this is the side that should have the 1 3 on it.
