Bookshelf
Peter and Annalien build a book shelf with a difference, this time they add a decorative façade that is cut out of ply wood and then stained with a dark varnish. Be inspired to build a version of your very own by following the easy steps.
You will need:
Tools | Materials |
iron | 16mm melamine board (we have already |
PST 18 JigSaw | Sides 1000 x 300mm – 2 pieces |
spray gun | Shelves, and top 668 x 300 – 4 pieces |
PSR 1800 Cordless drill | Bottom 300 x 700 mm – 1 piece |
PSM 18 Cordless Sander | 18mm ply wood (we have already |
PEX Sander | façade 1200 x 1000mm – 1 piece |
PKS circular saw plus guide | 3mm masonite (we have already) |
1200 x 700 mm – 1 piece | |
plastic end caps to cover screws | |
edging pre-glued to match melamine boards (8 mtrs) | |
3 x 30 mm screws | |
wood glue | |
legs +/- 150mm x 4 | |
dark varnish 1 ltr | |
cleats 20x20mm (as far as I know we have) | |
Steps for building your bookshelf
Book shelf
- Cut all the shelves to size according to the cutting list
- Cut the two sides to size
- Edge all the relevant edges with heat activated self adhesive edging
- Cut off excess edging with a carpet knife
- Mark off where sides join the shelves as well as the top and bottoms
- Assemble all parts together
Front
- Place the built shelf onto the ply wood
- Measure out the size according to the shelf (include the feet)
- Draw out a shape on the ply wood around and inside the shelf
- Cut out shape with a jigsaw
- Router the edges of the shape that you just cut out
- Stain and varnish the shape
- Attach the façade to the shelf with cleats
- Close holes with plastic end caps.
- Attach feet