Notch- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time
- 2–3.8 hours
- Cost
- $$
About this build
Hello, I’m Ashley! I’m a geek and a gamer and the author of the blog, Handmade with Ashley. Let’s build a Star Wars TIE fighter bookshelf! This is a beginner project that you should be able to complete in one weekend. Follow along and build one for yourself or the Star Wars fan in your life.
Tools
Essential
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Jigsaw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
Optional / nice to have
- Bar / Pipe Clamps
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 1x8 48" | 1 board |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Quarter Sheet | 1 board |
| Pint of Black Paint | 1 each |
| Pint of Gray Paint | 1 each |
| 1" Painter's Tape | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| TIE Fighter Wings | 2 | 3/4" × 13" × 13" |
| Shelf | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 14" |
What to buy
Buy 2 boards at 8 ft.
3/4" × 13"
1 board
3/4" × 7 1/4"
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Cut out the TIE Fighter wing shape
- The TIE figher wings are shaped sorta like a hexagon. Use a jigsaw to cut out the shape. Draw a line from the midpoint of each side.
- Measure 2" from the corner and create a line from that point to the midpoint.
- Cut along the diagonal lines
2Drill pocket holes
Create pocket hole joints to join the boards. Create 3 pocket holes on the long side of one of the 1x8 boards. Create 2 pocket holes on the each short side of the 1x8 boards.
3Assemble the Shelf
Join the 1x8 boards at 90 degrees
4Attach the wings
Attach the shelf to each wing. For more pictures, check out the link in the extras tab.
5Paint the shelf
- Sand and prep the surface for painting.
- First paint the shelf with a base of gray paint. Use black paint for the the wing details and cockpit. Use painters tape to mark of the sections of the TIE fighter. For detailed painting instructions visit the "Extras" tab. (This step can be completed one the shelf is assembled. I found it easier to paint before assembly.)
6Visit ashleygrenon.com
Visit ashleygrenon.com for more photos and DIY project tutorials.
Tags
- Book
- Beginner
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