NotchLoading plan…
Loading plan…
Use your browser's Print (Ctrl/Cmd + P) and choose Save as PDF. This page works offline once you've opened it with a signal.
A three-shelf bookcase wrapped in 1x2/1x3 face frames that hide the plywood edges and add built-up legs. Build it from 1x12 pine or ripped plywood strips.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 38 1/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Shelves | 3 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 37" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Leg sides | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 41 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Leg fronts/backs | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 41 3/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Inside top trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 37" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Outside top / shelf trim | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 35" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Side shelf trim Measure and cut for best fit. | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 8 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 38 1/2" × 40" | 1/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Top Planked pine (1x12 + 1x3) or a single plywood/MDF panel. | 1 | 3/4" × 14" × 42" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft Sides and shelves — or one sheet of 3/4" plywood ripped into 11-1/4" strips. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft Furring strips work; leg sides, trim. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft Leg fronts and backs. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Plywood/MDF/beadboard, 1/4 in, sheet Back. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Edge banding, iron-on Only for plywood builds. | 1 roll | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4 in and 2 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Stain or paint | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.