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A tall narrow bookshelf tower with applied crown moulding, a header cap, and slatted side legs — dressed-up trim details on a simple 1x12 box.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 68" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom and shelves | 5 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 22 1/2" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 24" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Header sides Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Header top Measure and cut to fit. | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 25 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side legs, 1x2 | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 68 3/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side/front legs, 1x3 | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 68 3/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top/bottom side trim Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front bottom trim Measure and cut to fit. | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 20 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back panel Optional; measure and cut to fit. | 1 | 1/4" × 24" × 68 3/4" | 1/4" plywood or MDF, half sheet (optional back) | ☐ |
| Crown side pieces Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Crown front piece Measure and cut to fit. | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 27" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood or MDF, half sheet (optional back) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Cove moulding, 3/4" or smaller | 4 ft | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4", 1-1/4", and 2" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or interior wood stain | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, Brad nails, 3/4", 1-1/4", and 2", Wood glue
Assemble the sides, bottom, shelves, and top into a square box with glue and brad nails.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Brad nails, 3/4", 1-1/4", and 2", Wood glue
Measure and cut the header side and top pieces to fit the assembled box, then attach with brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 3/4", 1-1/4", and 2", Wood glue
Attach the 1x2 and 1x3 leg pieces to the front and sides of the case, running the full height of the piece.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 3/4", 1-1/4", and 2"
Measure and cut the side trim pieces for the top and bottom to fit, and attach.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 3/4", 1-1/4", and 2"
Measure and cut the front bottom trim piece to fit and attach.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1/4" plywood or MDF, half sheet (optional back), Brad nails, 3/4", 1-1/4", and 2", Wood glue
Measure and cut the optional 1/4" plywood or MDF back to fit and attach with brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw. Materials: Cove moulding, 3/4" or smaller, Brad nails, 3/4", 1-1/4", and 2"
Measure and cut the crown moulding side and front pieces to fit at the very top, and attach.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood filler, Primer and paint, or interior wood stain
Fill any nail holes with wood filler, sand all surfaces, and apply primer and paint, or interior wood stain.