Modular Bookshelf
A simple, strong bookshelf with adjustable shelves, sized to your space.
Overview
A 1200 × 1800 × 300 mm bookshelf with five fixed shelves and shelf-pin rows for flexible spacing.
Cut list
| Part | Dimensions | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Sides | 1800 × 300 × 18 mm | 2 |
| Top / bottom | 1164 × 300 × 18 mm | 2 |
| Back | 1800 × 1164 × 6 mm | 1 |
| Fixed shelves | 1164 × 300 × 18 mm | 2 |
| Adjustable shelves | 1164 × 300 × 18 mm | 3 |
Steps
- Cut dados for the fixed shelves in the sides.
- Drill shelf-pin holes every 32 mm on the inside faces.
- Assemble the carcase, checking square.
- Nail the plywood back on.
- Sand and apply two coats of finish.
Materials
- ◆ Plywood 18 mm
- ◆ Plywood 6 mm
- ◆ Wood glue
- ◆ Shelf pins
- ◆ Finishing nails
Tools needed
- Table saw
- Router
- Drill
- Clamps
Steps
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1
Cut parts
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2
Cut dados
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3
Drill pin holes
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4
Assemble
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5
Attach back
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6
Finish
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