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A kids' bookcase shaped like a rocket — jigsaw-cut fins and a beveled nose cone turn a plain shelf tower into a themed piece.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 51 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Shelves | 4 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Rocket fins Jigsaw a fin profile before attaching. | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 18" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Footer | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Top shelf Long point to long point, both ends beveled 45°, NOT parallel. | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 19 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Roof pieces Long point to point measurement; only the ridge end is beveled 45°, the tail cut is square. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 15" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Back panel Trace and cut to the assembled bookcase's actual rocket silhouette. | 1 | 1/4" × 18" × 61 1/4" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x8 board, 4 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 board, 17 in (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, full sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.