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[1] Today is Make a Beautiful Bookshelf Day. This beautiful bookshelf... Page 3 of 25
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It's made of solid pine boards. And it's DIY. We have our friends from Shanty2Chic today to thank for building and sharing this beautiful bookshelf. You can learn more about how Whitney stained and finished this bookshelf at her blog post. [3] Page 5 of 25
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Summary: How to build a rustic wood bookshelf. Free plans, shopping list, cut list and real photos to help you build your own bookshelf. CategoriesProject Type: Bookshelf and Bookcase Plans [4] Room: storage and organization [5] Teens [6] Bathroom [7] Bedroom [8] Craftroom [9] dining room [10] Kids and Toys [11] living room [12] Nursery and Baby [13] office [14] Skill Level: Beginner [15] Style: Farmhouse Style Furniture Plans [16] Estimated Cost: $50 - $100 [17] Dimensions: Dimensions are shown above. Dimensions: Page 7 of 25
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2-8 feet long 1x12 2-8 feet long 1x2 2-8 feet long 1x3 4-8 feet long 2x2 planking for back Common Materials: 1 1/4 inch finish nails 1-1/4" Pocket Hole Screws [18] 2-1/2" Pocket Hole Screws [19] Elmer's Wood Glue [20] Elmer's Wood Filler [21] Tools: Page 9 of 25
[22] [23] [24] [25] Cut List: 2-1x12 @ 60 3/4" (sides) 4-1x2 @ 11 1/4" (side trim) 4-2x2 @ 62 3/4" (legs) 4-2x2 @ 21 1/2" (top supports and bottom shelf trim) 4-1x12 @ 21 1/2" (shelves) 6-1x2 @ 21 1/2" (shelf trim) 6-1x3 @ 26" (top) 7-3 1/2" wide planking or 1x4s @ 60" long (back) General Instructions: Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight Page 10 of 25
boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck! Step 1 Page 11 of 25
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[26] Start by drilling 3/4" pocket holes along side edges of the sides. You may also wish to drill holes along top edge for attaching top. Then add the side trim to the outsides. NOTE: If you don't have a pocket hole jig, you can still build this plan. You will need to carefully predrill holes and use 2 3/4" trim screws to attach legs in next step. Step 2 Page 13 of 25
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[27] Add the legs... Step 3 Page 15 of 25
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[28] And the top supports. Step 4 Page 17 of 25
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[29] Build your bottom shelf first (see next step) and then attach to bottom. Step 5 [30] Build three shelves as shown above. Step 6 Page 19 of 25
[31] And insert into the bookshelf. I recommend having fixed shelves in this project to give you something to attach the back planking to. Page 20 of 25
Step 7 [32] Build top first with 3/4" pocket holes and attach to top. Page 21 of 25
NOTE: If you do not have a pocket hole jig, cut 3 2x2s 11 1/4" long and screw between top supports. Then use these supports to attach top planking to. Step 8 Page 22 of 25
[33] Finally add the back. To conserve costs, try adding planking or tongue and groove to back, but you can always use 1x4s. Page 23 of 25
Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed. Source URL: http://www.ana-white.com/2012/03/plans/kentwood-bookshelf Links [1] http://www.ana-white.com/2012/03/plans/kentwood-bookshelf [2] http://www.ana-white.com/users/ana-white [3] http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2012/03/diykentwoodbookcase.html [4] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/project-type/bookshelves [5] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/storage-and-organiz ation [6] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/teens [7] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/bathroom [8] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/bedroom [9] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/craftroom [10] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/dining-room [11] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/kids-and-toys [12] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/living-room [13] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/nursery-and-baby [14] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/office [15] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/skill-level/beginner [16] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/style/farmhouse [17] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/estimated-cost/50-100 [18] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b0006444u2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=u TF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00 06444U2&linkCode=as2&tag=knooffwoo-20&linkId=5AJJ GUAWGYX2TT7E [19] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b000bn7dlu/ref=as_li_tl?ie=u TF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00 0BN7DLU&linkCode=as2&tag=knooffwoo-20&linkId=XL DYGROR7GI4SHLA Page 24 of 25
[20] http://elmers.com/diy [21] http://elmers.com/products/wood-filler-and-other-repair?filters=con struction# [22] http://www.kregtool.com/files/anawhite/anawhite.asp [23] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/537 [24] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/552 [25] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/187 [26] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154806707_1331692 317.jpg [27] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154806708_1331692 317.jpg [28] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154806709_1331692 317.jpg [29] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154806710_1331692 317.jpg [30] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154806711_1331692 317.jpg [31] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154806712_1331692 317.jpg [32] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154806713_1331692 317.jpg [33] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154806714_1331692 317.jpg Page 25 of 25