Solid Oak Bookcase Woodworking Plan

You do not need a dream shop to build this handsome project; a few basic power tools will do. And one-stop shopping at your favorite home center gets you rolling right away. You would pay a lot for a solid-wood bookcase in a furniture store. Instead, save a bundle by building this handsome oak piece. Plus you will get the bonus of enjoying some time in your shop.

Finished Dimensions
Height: 45.4375 inches (115.4 cm)
Width: 27.75 inches (70.5 cm)
Depth: 11.125 inches (28.3 cm)

Plan Author: Jeff Mertz

Plan Contributors: Roxanne LeMoine, Lorna Johnson

Published Date: 2008

Plan Language: English, all measurements are inches/feet unless stated otherwise.

Wood and Supplies needed:
1 of 1/4 x 48 x 48 inch oak veneer plywood
1 of 9/16 x 3-1/4 x 48 inch crown molding
6 of 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 96 inch oak lumber
2 of 3/4 x 2-1/2 x 96 inch oak lumber

Tools needed: Table saw, jig saw, drill and other common workshop tools

BONUS PLAN Included: Portable Drum Sander Jig

Workshop Tips included:

How to edge-glue finished-thickness boards.

Skill Builder Articles included:

Learn a simple clamping method that ensures flat edge-glued panels.
Discover an easy way to make ogee bracket feet from stock crown molding.