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A small 1x12 bookshelf with 1x2 legs on all four corners and a two-piece top that closes a small reveal gap at the front — a compact scale distinct from this catalog's taller face-frame bookshelves.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 28 1/4" | 1x12, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 20 1/2" | 1x12, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf supports | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 30 1/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 19" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top, back piece | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 24" | 1x12, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Top, front piece | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 24" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 22" × 29" | 1/4" plywood or MDF, small piece | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 12 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood or MDF, small piece | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x12, 12 ft, Wood screws, 2", Wood glue
Mark the shelf joint locations on both the inside and outside of the side panels. Fasten the shelves to the sides with glue and 2" screws, placing the middle shelf at any height you prefer.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2"
Fasten the support cleats to both the sides and the underside of the bottom shelf.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue
Using 2" nails and glue, fasten the legs to the sides and shelves, keeping them flush with the top edge and outside edge of the sides.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue
Fasten the shelf trim to the faces of the shelf edges with 1-1/4" nails and glue, then fasten through the sides of the legs into the ends of the shelf trim with 2" nails and glue, keeping top edges flush.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x12, 12 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue
Attach the front top piece, minimizing the gap between the front and back top pieces.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1/4" plywood or MDF, small piece, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue, Wood filler, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Glue and nail the back panel on. Fill any nail holes with wood filler, sand, and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.