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A simple wall-mounted bookshelf with a shaped top profile and arched front rails — sides cut once and traced for a matching pair, moulding footer finishes the bottom edge.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides Top profile cut with a jigsaw or bandsaw; cut one and use it as a pattern for the second. | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 57" | 1x6, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Shelves | 4 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back supports and front rails | 11 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Footer moulding Mitered at the corners. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/4" × 40" | Base moulding, 3-1/4", between 1/2" and 1" thick | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x6, 12 ft Sides. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft Shelves. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Base moulding, 3-1/4", between 1/2" and 1" thick | 40 in | ☐ |
| Screws, 2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Jigsaw, Pencil. Materials: 1x6, 12 ft
Cut the top profile into one side panel with a bandsaw or jigsaw. Use that finished side as a pattern to trace and cut the second, keeping both identical.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x6, 8 ft, Screws, 2"
Build the box by fastening the shelves to the sides with 2" screws — measurements are to the bottoms of the shelves.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Screws, 2", Wood glue
Fasten the back supports to the sides and shelves with 2" screws and glue. Confirm the bookshelf is square before this step.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Jigsaw, Speed Square. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Screws, 2", Wood glue
Cut the arch shape into the front rail pieces with a jigsaw, then fasten in place the same way as the back supports. Confirm the shelf is square before fastening, since this step sets the final shape.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Base moulding, 3-1/4", between 1/2" and 1" thick, Wood filler
Miter and attach the base moulding footer. Fill any holes with wood filler, sand, and finish. Screw through the back supports into a real wall stud, or use a rated picture-hanging kit.