I've never built anything before. Not a single thing. When I couldn't find a bookshelf I liked in any stores I decided to build one and modified the 25 Cubbies On A Wall design to make it something a little different.
I'm stoked with the result.
Thank you for such a great site with wonderful plans.
My partner has now asked me to "whip up" a kitchen island, entertainment unit, more bookshelves and the list goes on.
I might need to look at some more of your plans.
Finish Used
Gloss stain and vanish - water based
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
emmarosemc
Sun, 10/16/2011 - 07:45
What size lumber did you use?
What size lumber did you use?
Kathryn1
Wed, 10/19/2011 - 16:19
Type of timber
I don't really know how to describe the wood because I'm truly a novice, but here goes:
It's 29cm deep and approximately 2cm thick.
The bottom shelf is 2m long and each cube is 40cm x 40cm. So to build this I got 2x 200cm sheets, 1x 160cm, 1x 120cm, 1x 80cm and 21x 40cm.
I measured and marked then glued and screwed the verticals to the shelves, then used dowel and glue to attach each row to the row below.
I decided to put feet on the bottom so I could lift it above the skirting boards on the floor and have it sit more flush against the wall.
I hope this explains it OK.
claydowling
Sun, 10/16/2011 - 11:58
Lumber size
looks like 1x12, but you could do it with 1x10 just as well.
That's a slick design, too.
Kathryn1
Wed, 10/19/2011 - 16:27
Slick design
Thank you for your comment. I knew I didn't want a standard everyday bookshelf design and when I saw the "25 Cubbies" design my little head started ticking over and this is what I came up with.
I've seen a few similar things around, but nothing fit exactly what I wanted and there was certainly nothing of this size for a reasonable price.
You can imagine my joy when I found this website and the plans that I could modify to build exactly what I wanted.
I'm really very happy with how it worked out!
hammertime
Tue, 10/18/2011 - 08:14
Congrats!
Nicely done. Congrats on your first build!
Kathryn1
Wed, 10/19/2011 - 16:36
Re: Congrats
Thank you for taking the time to post your comment.
I'm really happy with the end result.
I never thought I'd be able to put together something like this. I always knew I could hammer a nail or put in a screw, but to build something that's actually functional and looks kinda good too, I never thought I'd be able to pull it off.
Needless to say, my confidence is now soaring and I'm looking forward to my next few days off work so I can do some more projects for around the house.
My father has asked me where I get my building skills, to which I reply with a grin that I don't know but I always thought I looked a little like the milk man :)