The Favorite Bookshelf Tower

Assemble the sides, bottom, shelves, and top into a square box with glue and brad nails.

Measure and cut the header side and top pieces to fit the assembled box, then attach with brad nails and glue.

Attach the 1x2 and 1x3 leg pieces to the front and sides of the case, running the full height of the piece.

Measure and cut the side trim pieces for the top and bottom to fit, and attach.

Measure and cut the front bottom trim piece to fit and attach.

Measure and cut the optional 1/4" plywood or MDF back to fit and attach with brad nails and glue.

Measure and cut the crown moulding side and front pieces to fit at the very top, and attach.

Fill any nail holes with wood filler, sand all surfaces, and apply primer and paint, or interior wood stain.