head over to Build Something and download the plans for free and get building, DIY Dresser Desk–With Pull Out Storage Seat, How to Build an Upholstered Storage Bench. Turn it up on its side and place some drywall or wood screws straight through and into the frame for extra strength. You can use this formula to scale down this bookcase if you want. I “eased” (or rounded) the edges of my bookcase and shelves; this is optional and can be done with a power sander. less than the depth of the bookcase itself. sandpaper What made this over 100 dollars was the trim. If you choose that method, load up the bookcase with books so it fully compresses the carpet before you drive the screws. That might damage the plywood. If the sides are short then try to split the difference. The partitions shown in Photos 8 and 9 can be placed wall to wall as shown or can stop halfway into a room and then finish off on the open side. I couldn't believe how expensive that stuff is. You can build this super simple bookshelf with as many adjustable shelves as you want from ONE SHEET of 3/4″ plywood and two 2×2 boards. We hope you enjoy our growing collection of HD images to use as a background or home screen for your smartphone or computer. If you make it 3ft wide, could you reduce the 2x4's to 1x4's and keep it sturdy? Can I build a bookcase out of plywood? See policies page. 1" bench chisel When you are done with the 2 cuts they should look like the pictures below. on Introduction. In my case the first notch is 1", 2nd notch 12", halfway mark (not a notch) is 23.25", 3rd notch 34.5" and 4th notch 45.5"  Yes I know its not exactly even but its pretty darn close, and it looks nice :-p Choose a 3/4" plywood for the body and shelves of the bookshelf, and a 1/4" piece of plywood for the back. (6) 12' x 2" x 4"  Go over the whole project with tack cloth. I’m sharing the FREE printable plans over on Build Something and I’ve got the video and tutorial below. Apply a Pre-stain wash. Just dry fit it to ensure it has a snug fit but not too tight. It leaves a very smooth result and handles these curves wonderfully! Technically a 2x4 is 1.5 in × 3.5 in so this should be 3.5. Place them on top of the bottom shelf and put the next shelf on top of them. Miter box Allow the first coat of stain to dry for three hours then lightly sand (just lightly brush the "Between coat finishing pad" over the entire project. All the wood I used is Pine because its cheaper. Remove all the dust and then go over it again with tack cloth just to be sure. Make sure its snug but not too tight. Building a bookshelf out of plywood - A collection of the top 10 building a bookshelf out of plywood wallpapers and backgrounds available for download for free. Hold one of the 12" pieces at a right angle from the 46.5" overlapping it at one end then using a pencil trace a line. Circular Saw (optional) I built these for a friend and they were finishing them themselves, so I left them unfinished here, but I think they’d look cute with a black painted base and light wood stain shelf…similar to the style I used for these wall shelves. I drilled 4 holes on one 46.5" side and 2 holes on both of the 12" sides for a total of 48 holes. Any bookcase you build should be anchored to the wall so it can't tip over and injure someone. Attach them with wood glue and finishing nails. Stain able wood putty Thanks! This one sheet plywood bookshelf is so easy, I almost feel silly sharing it…. (72)  1 1/4" drywall screws For this project I used 3 kinds of joinery Half-lap, Screws and Nails. Butcher paper   Locate and place a dot for each notch. Scissors Above: Once you’ve glued and nailed the plywood and nailed the MDF backing onto your bookcase, it’s time to sand. 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