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Cottage Style Bookshelf

A classic cottage style bookshelf complete with tongue and groove backing.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Legs	4	1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 4"	—	☐
Side trim	4	3/4" × 2 1/2" × 12"	—	☐
Side panels	2	3/4" × 12" × 56"	—	☐
Shelves	2	3/4" × 12" × 31"	—	☐
Top (carcass)	1	3/4" × 12" × 33"	—	☐
Shelf trim	2	3/4" × 2 1/2" × 2"	—	☐
Shelf trim	1	3/4" × 2 1/2" × 2"	—	☐
Shelves (movable)	2	3/4" × 12" × 31"	—	☐
Shelf trim (movable)	2	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 4"	—	☐
Top	1	3/4" × 15" × 36"	—	☐
Backing (tongue & groove)	6	3/4" × 5 1/2" × 4"	—	☐

Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.

1. Dimensions
Overall dimensions: 60"h x 36"w x 15 3/4"d
2. Step 1
Create the tapered end on each leg using a jigsaw or table saw.
3. Step 2
Attach the side panel cross supports using pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Make 2.
4. Step 3
Attach the side panel into the frame using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Make 2.
5. Step 4
Attach fixed shelves to side panel using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
6. Step 5
Attach second side panel to other end of fixed shelves using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
7. Step 6
Attach carcass top to side panels using countersunk 2" wood screws.
8. Step 7
Attach front trim to shelves using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
9. Step 8
Attach top to carcass using countersunk 1 1/4" wood screws.
10. Step 9
Make two movable shelves. Attach front trim to shelf using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
11. Step 10
Attach tongue and groove backing to carcass using countersunk 1 1/4" wood screws.