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About Project
A bookcase that completes the Cara console and bookcase pair.
Dimensions
Materials and Tools
1 – 8′ 1×12 Boards
1 – 10′ 1×12 Board
1/4″ Plywood
1 – 1×2
1 – 1×3
Cut List
2 – 1×12 @ 45 1/2″ (Sides)
1 – 1×12 @ 27 1/4″ (Top)
3 – 1×12 @ 25 3/4″ (Shelves)
1 – 1×3 @ 25 3/4″ (Header)
1 – 1/4″ Plywood @ 46 1/4″ x 27 1/4″ (Back)
2 – 1×2 @ 11 1/2″ (Side Footer)
1 – 1×2 @ 28 3/4″ (Front Footer)
Step 1
BUILD THE BOX
Screw the box together as shown here. Make sure there is a 3/4″ gap under the bottom shelf. Use 2″ screws and glue. Check for square.
Step 2
SHELVES
You can either drill holes as specified by your shelf pins to create removeable shelves, or you can fasten the shelves in place with 2″ screws and glue.
Step 3
BACK
Attach the back to the bookshelf as shown here. If your shelves are screwed in, also fasten to the shelves.
Use glue and check for square.
Step 4
SIDE FOOTER
Attach the side footer to the bottoms of the bookcase as shown here. Use 1 1/4″ nails and glue.
Step 5
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FRONT FOOTER
Attach the front footer to the bottom shelf and the side footers as shown here with 2″ nails and glue.
Step 6
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BUN FEET
Attach the bun feet as directed by the manufacturer.
Finishing Instructions
The little console was just sooooo cute yesterday, I had to add the matching bookcase.
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Love this set. Perfect for
Love this set. Perfect for our girls' room. Thanks for your amazing plans!
Recently became a new
Recently became a new follower and so glad I found your lovely blog (: I look forward to coming back for future posts!
These look wonderful and really are simple. Great suggestion!
Michele
XOXO
Love both these pieces! Now
Love both these pieces! Now I just have to decide which of your amazing bookcases to build for my kid's rooms.
I love these more girly
I love these more girly bookcases! Perfect!! I can't wait to build one after a few other projects!!!
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