![]() Use the 13 Amp Circular Saw to cut two pieces of 1 x 4 pine at 28 1/2". Use the square while screwing the box together for a better fit if needed. Tip: Use a carpenter's square to square the box before adding the glue to the back. Use the Lithium Drill/Driver to drive 1" screws, 4" apart, 3/8" from the edge, around the perimeter of the box. Fit the 1/4 x 30 x 48" plywood back on the box, flush with the edges. Install the BackĪpply wood glue around the perimeter of the box. Insert 2" screws in the holes and drive them in with the Lithium Drill/Driver to finish the box assembly. Take the box apart and apply wood glue to all the contact points. Use the Lithium Drill/Driver and 1/8" bit to drill the holes. Mark and drill four pilot holes through each end of the top piece and into the side pieces.ĭrill four holes each through the side pieces and into the 28 1/2" bottom piece. Use the chamfering feature on the nose of the sander to create a stylish V-groove if desired. Planer over the pine boards for consistency before assembly, and to add a smooth surface to the lumber. ![]() Tip: Run the BLACK+DECKER 5.2 Amp 3 ¼ in. ![]() This 2" gap gives the bookshelf the appearance of legs, and it keeps books off the floor. Place the top piece flush on top of the side pieces.įit the 28 1/2" piece between the side pieces, 2" up from the bottom ends of the sides. ![]() Assemble the BoxĪssemble the box for a test fit. Tip: Wrap a piece of masking tape around the drill bit, 3/8" from the tip, to indicate the depth of the holes. Use a BLACK+DECKER 12V MAX* Lithium Drill/Driver and 3/8" drill bit. Using another 1 x 12, cut one piece 30" for the top, and one 28 1/2" for the bottom.ĭrill holes, 2" apart vertically, 1 1/2" from the front and back, on the inside of both 47 1/4" side pieces. Use a BLACK+DECKER 13 Amp Circular Saw with Laser to cut one of the 1 x 12 pine boards into two 47 1/4" pieces for the sides. The actual size will be ¾-inch thick and 11 ¼-inches wide. Add 1/4-inch fir plywood back for strength and stability. And because you're using solid lumber, you can sand the edges smoothly for a finished appearance. Nothing looks like pine with its large knots and swirls. Use 1x12 pine lumber for a rustic appearance. Plus, they offer much more storage flexibility. Tip: Bookcases with adjustable shelves are easier to build than fixed-shelf units. Note: If your shelves are any longer than 32 inches, you'll need thicker lumber or midspan supports so the shelves won't sag when they're filled with books. That's big enough to hold books and magazines, but not so big that it won't fit where you want it to. You can make your bookshelf any size you’d like, but a standard size with even proportions is about 12 inches deep, 30 inches wide and 48 inches tall. You can complete a bookcase in one afternoon, not counting the drying time for the wood finish. Plus, this project requires only simple tools and materials. Skill Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 3 hours + dry timeīuilding your own bookshelf is a good exercise in basic woodworking.
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