DIY Simple Bookshelf Plans

Thanks for downloading the DIY PETE DIY Bookshelf Plans. This is an excellent DIY
woodworking project that is a simple design, is very affordable to make, and doesn’t take
long to complete. This project is a special collaboration between DIY Pete and Paul
Churchill of Recovery Elevator. ​Paul's goal and the reason we are collaborating is to help
people struggling with an alcohol addiction. Finding hobbies to stay busy is extremely
helpful in the recovery process, and in staying free of whatever addiction you might
have. ​
Refer to the post and video to learn more. ​ Best of luck on yours!

The complete Youtube video and project tutorial photos to go along with these plans can be
found at ​
http:/diypete.com/Bookshelf​ - I invite you to make changes to the plans as you find
necessary to best fit your needs. Good luck with the project and have fun building it! Please
post project photos on the Facebook page at ​ www.facebook.com/DIYPROJECTSWITHPETE
or elsewhere tagged with ​ #DIYPETE​ - Cheers – DIY PETE

Tools Needed
Miter Saw​ ​
– I’d recommend a 12 inch sliding, miter saw
OR ​Circular Saw 
Drill
And/OR ​ Impact Driver
Orbital Sander​ ​
– Ryobi makes a nice one.
Tape Measure, Straight Edge, Pencil
Eye and Ear protection

Supplies Needed
Wood - Refer to the list below
Gorilla Wood Glue
Minwax Espresso Stain
Minwax Polyurethane
3” Wood Screws
Sandpaper

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Wood
*Note - The actual dimensions of dimensional lumber such as a 2x10 equals 1 ½”x9 ¼” -
this is relevant to the wood listed below.

Wood: ​
QTY: 4 - 2x10 boards

Cut List
Bookshelf:
- Sides​ - QTY: 2 - 2x10x80” boards
- Interior Shelves​ - QTY: 6 - 2x10x24” boards

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Approximate Total Cost: $60
This Simple Bookshelf can be made for approximately $60 in materials cost. This is the cost
for the wood, wood finish, screws, and other basic supplies. *Note: This doesn’t include
smaller things you may already have around the shop, including: glue, sandpaper, etc.

Cut the Boards

We'll start this project by marking and making cuts for the different bookshelf pieces. Refer
to the cut list above for the dimensions. You’ll end up using nearly all of the four 2x10s that
you purchased. I’d recommend cutting with a circular saw or miter saw. Once all of your
cuts are made, we’ll prepare for assembling it.

Sand the Boards

Now that you’ve cut all of the boards to size, we can spend some time sanding all of the
different bookshelf pieces. We will end up doing a final sand down before staining and
finishing the bookshelf, so just a rough sanding works for now. Focus on cleaning the edges
and any cut marks, splintering, as well as sanding off any lumber marks.

Assemble the Bookshelf

Once all of the bookshelf pieces are sanded, we’ll assemble it. We’re going to add wood glue
to each joint, pre drill the holes, and then screw in the 3” wood or torx screws. Start by
installing the very top shelf and it will go flush against the side boards, making a flush 90
degree, right angle on the top sides. Then we’ll add the lowest/bottom shelf, which I’ll go
into more below.

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Spacing the Shelves
After you’ve installed the top, flush board, we can begin spacing our shelves and glueing
and screwing the rest of the boards into place. The very bottom shelf is spaced 3” up from
the bottom to the bottom of that shelf. The other four, remaining boards will be glued and
screwed into place every 13 ½” inches or so (13 19/32” to be exact). Let the glue cure and
dry for the recommended time before moving on.

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Final Sanding and Finishing
You can add wood putty over the screw holes if desired. Once the shelves are in, the glue
has dried, and you’ve laid a tarp down on the table then you’re ready for the final sanding
and staining/finishing process. Sand the whole bookshelf down with a high grit sandpaper
(400+) and then remove any dust off of the wood. Apply the wood stain generously with a
microfiber rag and use a brush to get the tight spots. Let this air out and dry before
completing finishing your bookshelf with a solid coat of polyurethane. Let the poly
dry/cure/air before bringing your new bookshelf inside.

Install, and Enjoy!

Great work! Thanks for taking the time to follow my step-by-step tutorial here and
watching the video on YouTube. Enjoy your new bookshelf and keep on rockin’ your DIY
projects!

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Enjoy!
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Cheers from Montana,

* Please refer to the post at ​

http://www.diypete.com/Bookshelf​
and check out the
video tutorial for more information, instructions, and tips.

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