How To Build Wooden Bookshelves

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How to Build Wooden Bookshelves When it comes to home décor, a big part of the aesthetic appeal is that the items are unique and individualized within each home, not to mention the fact that each piece within any home should serve a unique and specific function. Particularly when looking for a place to store books or knickknacks, there are a number of ways anyone can build their own bookshelves to fit their individual style. One benefit to building your own wooden bookshelves is that you can size them to fit your space according to the design of and size of the room in which they are to be placed. Although it may seem like a difficult task, building bookshelves is really quite easy to accomplish on your own. Necessary Materials Begin by gathering …show more content…

Then, begin building your bookshelves by following a few simple steps. 1. Attach one of the 15” (F) supporting strips to each end of the 4’ (E) supporting strip by using wood screws to secure them in place. Repeat this step for the additional supporting strips. 2. Attach the vertical sections (B) to the top and bottom pieces of wood (A) with wood screws. 3. Apply the plywood backing (D) using wood screws. Be sure to place the screws about every six inches or so to prevent sagging or loosening of the backing away from the unit. 4. Drill the holes for the supporting pins in each section of wood (B) that is to be used for the vertical sections. Measure the pin diameter with calipers to help determine which drill bit to use for drilling the holes. Drill the holes perpendicular to the

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