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Build your own built in bookshelf for a fraction of the cost!
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Outer Carcass | 2 | 1" × 12" × 94" | — | ☐ |
| Top Shelf Dividers | 2 | 1" × 12" × 69" | — | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 1" × 12" × 72" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Carcass | 1 | 1" × 12" × 70" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Shelf | 1 | 1" × 12" × 70" | — | ☐ |
| Shelves | 9 | 1" × 12" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Top Vertical Face Frame | 4 | 1" × 2" × 67" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Vertical Face Frame | 2 | 1" × 2" × 19" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Vertical Face Frame | 2 | 1" × 3" × 19" | — | ☐ |
| Horizontal Face Frame | 3 | 1" × 3" × 72" | — | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 48" × 93" | — | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 24" × 93" | — | ☐ |
| Cabinet Door Slats | 12 | 1" × 3" × 21" | — | ☐ |
| Cabinet Door Rails | 12 | 1" × 3" × 5" | — | ☐ |
| Cabinet Door Panel | 6 | 1/4" × 6" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x12 96" | 10 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x2 96" | 4 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x3 96" | 7 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick Full Sheet | 2 board | ☐ |
| Overlay Hinges | 12 each | ☐ |
| Cabinet Handles | 6 each | ☐ |
| Shelf Pins | 18 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Position the bottom shelf according to the dimensions shown and attach with wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
Attach the face frame to the bookshelf using wood glue and 1 1/2" finish nails. I built the face frame before attaching it to the bookshelf to make sure it's a solid frame. To make sure everything lines up, assemble the bookshelf, measure the bookshelf, and then assemble the face frame according to those measurements. This takes care of any discrepancies in measurements. OR! I assembled the bookshelf in our living room. Since the shelf was lying on the floor for assembly anyway, I arranged the face frame pieces on top of it and put them together there. If you assemble the face frame prior to putting it on the carcass, attach each piece with 1 (in the back) and wood glue.
Attach the back to the bookcase with 1" finish nails. Since the bookshelf is so large, use 2 sections of 1/4" plywood.
Insert the shelves into place.
Cut a 1/4" groove centered along the length of each cabinet door slat. Start the groove 2 1/4" from the top and end it 2 1/4" from the bottom, as shown.
Cut a 1/4" groove along the full length of each cabinet door rail.
Attach the cabinet doors to the bookshelf. I used overlay hinges from Menards and spaced the doors with about a 1/8" gap. Spacing and placement depends on your hinges.
If desired, add crown molding along the top of the bookshelf to finish it off. Measure and cut the crown once the bookshelf is installed to ensure accurate measurements.