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A leaning-ladder bookcase where every joint is a 10° angle. The angle is the design — cut it consistently and the shelves float between the legs.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg spines (outer) Both ends cut at 10°, parallel to each other. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 68 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom trim spacers Both ends at 10°, parallel. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 6" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Between-shelf spacers Both ends at 10°, parallel. These set the shelf slots — cut them all identical. | 16 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13 1/8" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top trim spacers Both ends at 10°, parallel. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 4 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Shelves | 5 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 48" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Upper inside top rails Short-point to short-point; ends at 10° NOT parallel. Cut to fit the measured gap between the top legs. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Lower inside rails Short-point to short-point; ends at 10° NOT parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 19 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Feet / leg bases | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 10" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Rear stretcher Short-point to short-point; both ends mitered at 10°. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 43 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft (Pine) Shelves — you can get two 48" shelves out of one 8-ft board if you cut them slightly under. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 4 ft (Pine) The fifth shelf. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft (Pine) Leg spines, spacers, and all the trim. | 9 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft (Pine) Feet, leg bases, and the rear stretcher. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wall anchor / anti-tip hardware Not optional on a leaning bookcase. Anchor it into a stud. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood filler and finish | 1 kit | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.