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A pair of plywood bookcases with adjustable shelf-pin shelving and simple frame-and-panel doors, braced into the wall to look built in.
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet Box sides, top, bottom, fixed shelf, and adjustable shelves for both cases. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, partial sheet Door panels. | 1 sheet | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 each | ☐ |
| Paint | 16 oz | ☐ |
| Cabinet door hinges | 2 pair | ☐ |
| Wall-mounting brackets and screws Braces each case to the wall studs so it can't tip. | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet, Wood glue, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Build each bookcase's box frame — sides, top, bottom, and a fixed shelf that also serves as structure — from 3/4" plywood, joined with pocket screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver
Drill an evenly spaced column of shelf-pin holes on the inside front and back of each side panel, so the shelves can be repositioned later instead of fixed.
Tools: Circular Saw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 3/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet
Cut the adjustable shelves from 3/4" plywood to fit each case, then sand them.
Tools: Pocket Hole Jig, Router. Materials: 1/4" plywood, partial sheet, Wood glue
Assemble a simple frame for each door, rout a groove along the inside edge, and glue a 1/4" plywood panel into the groove.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood filler, Paint
Add trim across the front and any exposed side of each case, filling nail holes — skip trim on any side that will sit flush against a wall. Paint every component before installation.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Cabinet door hinges, Wall-mounting brackets and screws
Remove any base moulding along the back and side walls where each case will sit, slide the case into place, and brace it to the wall studs so it can't tip or shift. Hang the doors and drop the shelves onto the shelf pins.