Build Your Own Bookshelves

Sand the entire bookshelf with 220 grit sandpaper.

Build your own bookshelves. Instead of using the 3 4 decorative trim on the front of the shelves use 1 x1 1 2 trim boards glued to the front of the shelves. A set of sawhorses under a sheet of 3 4 in. A suggestion if you make your shelves longer than 30 inches.

Wipe down your bookshelf before painting or staining as desired. Remember most wood comes in 96 sections so you will have some waste. Dark wood on white.

Cut the other two strips into 30 pieces to make the top bottom and two shelves. Custom bookcases custommade with regard to built in bookshelf kits view photo 14 of 15. A and cut them out carefully with a jigsaw.

These easy and clever bookshelves look so much cooler than anything you can buy from a store. The first order of business is to rip cut lengthwise the eight pieces of plywood 13 3 4 in. Use the trim router step 19 to put a decorative edge on the front to keep it nice looking like the rest of the shelving unit.

They won t leave brush strokes so your new. Build this bookshelf. Sand the curve smooth with 100 grit sandpaper followed by 150 grit sandpaper.

To help you build this bookshelf there is a free video tutorial and photos of user submitted finished bookshelves. Fill any pocket holes or cracks between wood pieces with wood filler. This free bookshelf plan will build you a large cubby bookshelf with adjustable shelves.