Cara Bookcase to Match the Console

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Difficulty

Beginner Projects

A bookcase that completes the Cara console and bookcase pair.

The little console was just sooooo cute yesterday, I had to add the matching bookcase.

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Dimensions

48 1/4" x 28 3/4" x 12"

Preparation

Shopping List

1 – 8′ 1×12 Boards 1 – 10′ 1×12 Board 1/4″ Plywood 1 – 1×2 1 – 1×3

Common Materials

2 inch screws

Elmer's Wood Glue

Elmer's Wood Filler

120 grit sandpaper

primer

wood conditioner

paint

paint brush

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)

Tools

Instructions

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

Step 6

BUN FEET
Attach the bun feet as directed by the manufacturer.

Finishing Instructions

Preparation Instructions

Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Sand with coarse sandpaper in the direction of the wood grain. Fill holes again with wood filler and let dry. Sand with medium sandpaper, working in the direction of the wood grain. Finish with fine sandpaper. Paint with primer and let dry. Apply two coats of paint. Apply topcoat if necessary.

Project Type

Bookshelf and Bookcase Plans