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A tall, narrow open bookcase — 2x2 legs and wide 1x12 shelves, pocket-screwed. Cheap, fast, and sturdier than it looks.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 69" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom leg supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 8 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 31" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Shelves | 4 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 28" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Back panels | 2 | 1/4" × 16 1/2" × 30 1/2" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft (Pine) Legs and bottom supports. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 12 ft (Pine) Top and shelves. Don't cut in half for transport — cut per the cut list. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood panel, 48" x 48" Back. Or two 24" x 48" panels if easier to transport. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| Finish | 1 kit | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Set your Kreg jig to the 1-1/2" setting and drill a single pocket hole on each end of the short 2x2 bottom supports. Before attaching legs, drill a pocket hole for the top on each leg, and rotate the legs so the pocket holes sit on the back of the bookcase where they won't show.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x12, 12 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the top with screws driven down from above (at least two small self-tapping screws per joint) or with pocket holes on the back side. Deciding this before assembly keeps the fasteners where you want them.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 12 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Set the Kreg jig to the 3/4" setting. On each end of the shelves, drill a pocket hole 3/4" in from the outside edge so it lands in the leg. Attach to the 2x2 legs with 1-1/4" pocket screws and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander, Tape Measure. Materials: 1/4" plywood panel, 48" x 48", Brad nails, 3/4", Wood glue, Finish
Check the project is square by measuring the diagonals of the outside corners and pushing until they match. Then attach the 1/4" plywood back with 3/4" brad nails (or staples) and glue, nailing across every joint — the back is what locks the frame square and stops it racking. Sand and finish.