Making Bookcases

Two pieces of plywood form each side of the cases.

Making bookcases. Lay the two legs on their back edges supports facing each other. 1 x 12 lumber measuring the length. How to build a bookcase. Clamp two opposing case sides edge to edge and mark each dado.

With your dimensions in hand you are ready to cut the top sides. How to build a bookcase step 1. Two sheets of 3 4 4 x8 oak veneered ply four. Based on a quick layout we made a breakdown of the lumber we d need.

Use a miter saw to cut the top side panels and interior shelves to the appropriate. Build a custom bookcase. Make a shopping list for your base frame. This is a neat diy idea for teen boys to make and help decorate their rooms both my 13 and 15 year old sons had no problem making these with dads help.

First choose a location for your bookcase and determine the size that best fits your needs. In this case creating rabbet joints will allow the top of the bookcase to sit squarely and securely on the two sides. To make the hanging strip that attaches the bookcase to the wall rip a 2 inch wide piece of plywood. Place the hanging strip between the top supports flush with their tops and back edges.

Set a saw to make a 3 8 cut. Cut the pieces and shelves. Birch veneer plywood is ideal for building bookcases. Design your shelving based on your available space.

Make a list for your other materials supporting 1 x 2 strips x the length of your shelving. I really like the color it s so fresh and calming to the eyes. Cut it to length 1 inches shorter than the shelves. And while books can be an expensive habit storing.

Step by step woodworking plans making choices. 10 bookcases you can make yourself any bibliophile knows that storing your books is almost as much of an obsession as reading them.