Classic Bookcase
Hone your beginner woodworking skills with a simple furniture piece.
You can complete this project in a day, give it a fun paint treatment, and then use it to store books, toys, or your favorite keepsakes.
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Corner clamps can act as a third hand during project assembly.
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Instructions:
General: Cut and label the parts as needed, using the Cut List and Cutting Diagram as guides and adjusting for fit.
1 Build the face frame.
a. Drill two pocket holes in each end of the (01) stiles as shown in Figure 1.
b. Attach the (01) stiles to the (02) top rail and to the (03) bottom rail using glue and pocket hole screws (see Figure 1).
2 Build the case assembly.
Note: For helpful tips on assembling the case, go to LowesCreativeIdeas.com/SkillSet to watch a step-by-step video on building a box.
a. Apply glue to the ends of the top (04) shelf, and position it between the (05) sides. It should be flush with the top of the (05) sides as shown in Figure 2. Clamp in place with corner clamps, and attach with nails.
b. Position the bottom (04) shelf between the (05) sides. The top edge of the bottom (04) shelf should be 2 1/2 inches from the lower edges of the (05) sides. Clamp in place.
c. Temporarily place the face frame on the case assembly to check that the top edge of the bottom (04) shelf is flush with the top edge of the (03) bottom rail. Make a mark on the (05) sides for the placement of the bottom (04) shelf.
d. Attach the bottom (04) shelf to the (05) sides with glue and nails.
e. Position the center (04) shelf centered between the top and bottom (04) shelves, and attach it to the (05) sides with glue and nails.
3 Attach the face frame and back.
a. Lay the case assembly on its back, and attach the face frame to the case assembly front with glue and nails.
b. Flip the case over, and attach the (06) back with glue and wire brads. Note: If you use a different paint color for the (06) back, it’s best to sand, prime, and paint it before attaching.
4 Add finishing touches.
a. Fill all nail holes, sand, prime, and paint the assembly.
Cut List
| # |
PART NAME |
QUANTITY |
MATERIAL |
SIZE (in inches) |
| 01 |
stiles |
2 |
1 x 2 |
3/4 x 1 1/2 x 24 |
| 02 |
top rail |
1 |
1 x 2 |
3/4 x 1 1/2 x 24 |
| 03 |
bottom rail |
1 |
1 x 3 |
3/4 x 1 1/2 x 24 |
| 04 |
shelves |
3 |
1 x 12 |
3/4 x 11 1/4 x 22 1/2 |
| 05 |
sides |
2 |
1 x 12 |
3/4 x 11 1/4 x 28 |
| 06 |
back |
1 |
plywood |
1/4 x 24 x 28 |
Finished Dimensions:
Height: 28 inches
Depth: 12 1/4 inches
Width: 24 inches