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A modular bookshelf system that starts as a standalone unit and can be extended with a corner add-on panel — same trim and shelf language on both, wrapping continuously around a room corner.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main side trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Main side panels | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 26 1/2" | 1x12, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Main legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 29" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Main top/bottom trim | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 29 1/4" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Main middle/bottom shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 29 1/4" | 1x12, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Main middle shelf trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 29 1/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Main top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 32 3/4" | 1x12, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Main top trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 32 3/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Corner add-on side panel trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Corner add-on side panel | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 26 1/2" | 1x12, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Corner add-on legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 29" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Corner add-on top/bottom trim | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Corner add-on bottom/middle shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16 1/2" | 1x12, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Corner add-on top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 18 1/2" | 1x12, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Corner add-on top trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back panel, main | 1 | 1/4" × 19" × 27" | 1/4" plywood, for the backs (optional) | ☐ |
| Back panel, corner add-on | 1 | 1/4" × 31 1/2" × 27" | 1/4" plywood, for the backs (optional) | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 10 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, for the backs (optional) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 10 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach 1x2 side trim pieces to the 1x12 side panels, drilling pocket holes along the front and back edges for attaching legs. Attach legs to the side panels with pocket hole screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 10 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach top supports to the legs. Attach side trim to the middle shelf, then attach the whole trimmed shelf to the side panels.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 10 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach side trim to the top piece, then attach the top to the bookshelf base. The standalone main bookshelf is now complete.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 10 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Build the corner add-on's third side panel the same way as the main side panels, and attach it to the completed main bookshelf with pocket holes.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 10 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Add the middle shelf with 1x2 trim pre-attached, then the bottom shelf with 2x2 trim attached. Build and attach the corner add-on top.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1/4" plywood, for the backs (optional), Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Nail or staple the optional back panels on with glue. Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.