How To Build A Small Bookcase
A well built bookcase can serve as a divider that showcases books and various things such as photos toys memorabilia music collections and more.
How to build a small bookcase. 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. The great thing about this freestanding piece of furniture is that it s suitable for any room. Then tighten the clamps.
This personal home library requires some basic material such as wooden planks measured and cut depending on the space it needs to display in and a few supports for the wood used. Second it is versatile and highly useful. Here s a free bookcase plan that will get you a small bookcase with two shelves that are adjustable.
However before you drive to the nearest hardware to grab some boards let us show you how to build a simple bookcase. Build a compact adjustable shelf bookcase. Inch plywood sides.
Oak veneer bookcase finished in empire red from gothic cabinet craft about 320. 2 at 12 by 43 inches. This is a plainly designed case.
You can paint it to match your decor or stain it to look like natural woodwork. This one idea won t let you down. This free bookcase plan includes a tools list shopping list diagram and step by step instructions.
Fill all the nail holes then sand and finish the bookcase. Decide how tall you want the finished shelf unit to be and how wide. Sand the bookcase with 100 grit sandpaper followed by 150 grit.
Take one of your 22 inch boards and place it on top of the 1 3 with the pocket holes facing out. 1 at 13 by 33 inches. Considering something super simple to build on your own that is less time consuming.
Step 1 how to build a small bookcase illustration by gregory nemec. Glue a pair of small blocks to the backside of parts s to create a stop for the secret panels. Download printable cut list and plan here.
Any small brush will work when you have everything assembled install clamps to hold the sides tight to the shelves while the glue dries. 3 at 12. Measure the space where the bookshelf will sit.
Install a magnetic cabinet latch to the center base shelf support v to hold the secret panel in place. Check by using a framing square or by measuring diagonally from opposite corners to make sure the bookcase is square. You can build a bookshelf to fit a particular space in your home or make one that s a standard size so that it can work in a variety of locations.
Bottom shelf on top of 1 3 for bottom of bookcase. Fortunately we ve got a stylish solution. With this plan you ll get over 10 square feet of shelf space but it takes up less than 3 square feet of space on your floor.
