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Build your own forward facing bookshelf or magazine rack! These easy to follow plans include everything you need to DIY your own bookshelf designed to help kids put their own books away!
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Source: kidsrooms.co.uk via Ana on Pinterest
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Dimensions
Materials and Tools
1 - 1/4" Plywood or Hardboard full sheet (8 feet x 4 feet)
3 - 1x3 boards, 8 feet long (you can use 1x4s for deeper shelves)
Either pocket holes or 2" screws
Cut List
2 - 1x3 @ 47 3/4" (Short point to short point, one end cut at 10 degrees off square)
5 - 1x3 @ 31 3/4" (Shelves)
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 46" x 33 1/4"
4 - 1/4" plywood @ 4" x 33" (if you are staining, cut the strips with the grain)
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 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
Cut your 1x3 sides as shown above. NOTE: I ended up cutting the bottoms at a 5 degree angle - felt the 10 degree was just a little too much.
Step 2
Mark location of all shelves and predrill holes. You can either use the Kreg Jig or countersunk screws from the outsides.
Step 3
The back is attached flush on top as shown above.
Step 4
Then just apply glue to back edges and nail plywood on.
Step 5
Use the 1/4" plywood strips to create shelf fronts.
Step 6
Make sure you secure the bookshelf through a predrilled hole to a stud in the wall to keep the bookshelf from falling forward.
Finishing Instructions
I'm off to build - will be adding an intersting spin to my project! Looking forward to seeing yours! Best luck building - Ana
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Can you explain how you secure this shelf to the wall? I am wondering if one screw is enough and also, where do you drill the hole in the shelf to put the screw? Because it leans, the top piece will not be flush with the wall.
I am considering using a cleat to secure it to the wall, but I am not sure how I would do that either.
Thanks,
Jean
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