6 Cubby Bookshelf
March 21, 2012 |
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posted by Ana White
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Free plans to make this 6 Cubby Bookshelf!
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About Project
Dimensions
Dimensions:
Dimensions:
Dimensions are shown above. Materials and Tools
Shopping List:
1 - 1x12 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1x12 @ 12 feet long
4 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
Optional moulding (6 foot stick of 2 1/4" base moulding)
Shelf pins (if using)
Either 1 1/4" pocket hole screws or 2" wood screws
1 1/4" finish nails
Wood glue
Finishing Supplies
NOTE: You will not need all of the tools shown - only those that apply to what you are doing. For example, you will not need a miter saw if you are not adding base moulding.
Tools:
measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
drill
circular saw
jigsaw
compound miter saw
nailer
countersink drill bit
Cut List
Cut List:
BOX
1 - 1x12 @ 30 1/4"
2 - 1x12 @ 45 1/2"
1 - 1x12 @ 42 3/4"
4 - 1x12 @ 14"
FACEFRAMES
4 - 1x2 @ 44 3/4"
2 - 1x2 @ 30 1/4"
2 - 1x2 @ 27 1/4"
1 - 1x2 @ 41 1/4"
Optional moulding is cut to fit.
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
You can build either with pocket holes or countersunk screws. It's fully framed, so you could even build with nails and glue, but I recommend screws for added insurance.
Your shelves are 14" wide, so center the center partition leaving 14" on each side. That's 14 3/4" if you are measuring from the outsides.
Make sure you leave a 2" gap under neath the bottom shelf.
It may make more sense at this stage to drill your shelf pins if you are using adjustable shelves.
If you are using fixed shelves, it will make more sense to add them right now - see step 4.
Step 2
Now construct your back face frame and attach to back. Middle divider should be nailed to middle partition. Note that there is a 1 1/4" gap under the bottom trim. Sorry, don't know why I didn't mark that in the plans!
Step 3
Followed by the front face frame ...
Step 4
And then the shelves.
Step 5
And finally optional footers if you desire. You could also add a header as well. It's up to you!
The notch outs shown are 3" from outside corners and only notch up 1".
Finishing Instructions
Preparation 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.
May I Suggest a Finish?
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Send by emailmount on wall?
can the cubbies (4, 6 or 9) be mounted on the wall instead of adding the footers? if yes, are the directions posted somewhere? we are out of space and need to use some of our wasted space! thanks in advance!
6 Cubby bookshelf
Is there anyway someone could show or give directions how to make this 6 cubby bookshelf to sit horizontally instead (so it would be 3 cubbies wide and 2 cubbies high)? I have wanted a bookshelf just like this one for FOREVER for our family room but we've never built anything. Finally am convincing dh that we need to try building this together but being rookies, would need the actual steps how to build it horizontally instead.
Bottom shelf
Ana is the bottom shelf included in this cut list? I looked back at the 4 cubby bookshelf and used the 28 3/4" measurement. Thanks for your incredible site, Ana! I am having so much fun with these projects and never dreamed I could make these things myself!
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bottom shelf
Thank you for posting this! I am making this shelf and mid-process realized this was missing!!!! Ana: You need to add the bottom shelf cut! :)
-a.jeanaeAdding doors
Does anyone know how hard it would be to add door fronts to this? What adjustments need to be made?
I would drop the base
I would drop the base moulding and make the door 1 3/4" shorter than the bookcase. When you install it make it flush to the top. Oh width would be the same as the bookcase or if you want you could make a 1/4" reveal around the top and sides. Just make sure you buy hinges made for face framed .
BOTTOM SHELF IS MISSING
kinda frustrating as this happened with the bunk bed we made from this site, too. the bottom shelf is missing from the cut list so be sure to purchase additional wood for this project. 28 3/4"
posted by the minesweeper (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-09-30 16:45
Missing Cut List
Yep, it is missing the box bottom board on the cut list. Hubby is laying it out right now to cut for me. He said if he had bought two 12" boards instead of one 12" and on 8" he would have enough.
Tools
Hi everyone, I want to make this bookshelf, and it would be my first handyman project. The equipment in the 9-shelf video looks so handy, but I don't have any of the tools and they are too expensive for me to buy. How possible is it to build this without them? E.g. get the boards pre-cut from a hardware store, use rulers & pencils, and hand-nail the nails in. I would be happy to invest in an electric drill and electric sander but don't think I could afford the rest... Thanks :)
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I was looking at the plans
I was looking at the plans and personally I would not want to take it on with out the tools, that being said people have been building stuff without all the fancy tools for along time. These plans will have you toe nailing the shelves and if the place you get the wood cut is off on the measurements your boards will not line up right, you could end up with something that looks like the leaning tower of Pisa. Even a cheap hand saw and some modification of installing the shelves ( like a 1x1 board nailed to wall ) to give you something to keep from toe nailing would work. Like the old saying goes if there's a will there’s a way good luck on your endeavors.
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