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A sheet-goods bookcase with a lower storage bin and shaped sides you cut yourself. Built from MDF, designed for paint — the shelf supports set every level.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides Cut to your chosen shaped profile in step 2. | 2 | 3/4" × 15" × 60" | 3/4 in MDF | ☐ |
| Bin bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 14 1/4" × 31 1/2" | 3/4 in MDF | ☐ |
| Bin front | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/2" × 31 1/2" | 3/4 in MDF | ☐ |
| Top support | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 31 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 13" × 31 1/2" | 3/4 in MDF | ☐ |
| 2nd-to-bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 11" × 31 1/2" | 3/4 in MDF | ☐ |
| 3rd-to-bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 9" × 31 1/2" | 3/4 in MDF | ☐ |
| Top shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 7" × 31 1/2" | 3/4 in MDF | ☐ |
| Shelf supports (13") Round the front edge. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf supports (11") Round the front edge. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf supports (9") Round the front edge. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 9" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf supports (7") Round the front edge. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 7" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 33" × 60" | 1/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| MDF or plywood, 3/4 in, 4x8 sheet Sides, shelves, bin. Paint-grade. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood or paneling, 1/4 in, sheet Back — 1/4" is the minimum recommended. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft Shelf supports. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 1-1/4 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| MDF primer and paint Prime MDF before paint or it drinks it. | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.