Notch- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time
- 2–3.8 hours
- Cost
- $$
About this build
Build a Modern bookshelf with an eclectic design perfect for decor and storage!
Tools
Essential
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
Optional / nice to have
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 2x10 96" | 2 board |
| Board, 2x6 72" | 1 board |
| 2 1/2" pocket hole screws | 40 each |
| Sand paper - various grits | 3 each |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Long Side | 1 | 1" × 9" × 64" |
| Short Side | 1 | 1" × 9" × 51" |
| Bottom | 1 | 1" × 9" × 12" |
| Shelves | 5 | 1" × 8" × 9" |
| Backs | 2 | 1" × 5" × 26" |
What to buy
Buy 4 boards at 8 ft.
1" × 9"
2 boards
1" × 8"
1 board
1" × 5"
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Make Cuts and Pocket holes
Make all the cuts per the cut list. Make pocket holes with Kreg Jig setup for 1 1/2" thick material. Pocket holes are on in the shelves and bottom. Please review below steps for location of the pocket holes.
2Build Side 1
Start by building side 1 of the shelf by attaching the bottom and shelves as shown in the drawing. Attach using 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
3Build Side 2
Attach the shelves to the long side per the diagram. Use 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
4Attach back
- Lay down the back boards on the floor and align the shelves to them.
- Then attach using 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
- Also, attach the bottom to the second side to complete the shelf. Note - I used 2x6 boards for the backs. However, you can also use 1x6 boards if you want the shelf closer to the wall. In that case the pocket holes will be made at the 3/4" thickness setting and attached using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
5See more information
For more details on this project, please see - https://www.anikasdiylife.com/modern-diy-bookshelf/ Video tutorial at - https://youtu.be/8ijBB8Ae5-o
Tags
- Book
- Beginner
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