How to make built in bookcases?
Choose the Wood Type. One of the first steps in how to build a bookshelf is choosing the wood.
Gather Supplies. When you’ve chosen the wood you’d like to use for building bookshelves,it’s time to gather your materials.
Prepare and Cut Lumber.
Measure and Mark the Side Panels.
Pre-Drill Holes in Shelves.
Assemble the Bookshelf.
Add the Face Frame.
How to build a built-in bookcase?
Measuring&Planning. I started with getting some precise measurements of my space. Of course,nothing ever quite lines up,especially when you’re dealing with an older house!
Upper Shelving. So let’s start with the upper shelving.
Securing. For most of the shelves I’m going to use pocket hole joinery,so I’m getting those ready by drilling pocket holes,two on each side of the
Nailing Strip. And there we have two identical sections upside down,one for each side,and then the shelves will attach the two together,creating one section.
Building the Base. Now for the base,I’m going to need four sections,connected with four long pieces,two on top and two on the bottom as well
Assembly. Here are all the pieces for the base frame. Then it’s simply a matter of assembly.
Dry Fitting. Before we go any further,I want to bring everything inside,test it out and see how it fits and how it looks.
Conclusion – Watch the Video!
How to build a built in bookcase around fireplace?
Build the mantel the length of the fireplace and 11 inches deep, and face it with a piece of molding to give the mantel weight. 5. Attach the mantel to the fireplace. 6. Attach the header by nailing it into the bookcases. 7. Apply wood filler to nail holes. 8. Sand the entire piece and paint as desired.
How to build a built in bookcase with bench?
2x4s (2-3 depending on size of seat)
3/4″ sheet MDF (we used about 3.5 sheets)
Wood glue
2″ wood screws
1 1/2″ brad nails for nail gun
Piano Hinge (we used a 30″ one)
Shelf pins (4 per shelf)
Latex caulk
Spackling
Primer
