Bookcases, Bookshelves

These contemporary shelves were built using 2 x 12 lumber. They turned out beautiful. Perfect for displaying your collection. At the link you will find the step-by-step instructions to build a set of free-standing shelves.

This open shelving modern bookcase measures approximately 47 inches wide 71 inches high and 15 inches deep. Here are the free plans.

For something a little different, build this bookcase using these free step-by-step woodworking plans.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wall of built-in bookcases. Component pieces that make up a wall unit in a home office. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

The only tools you will need to build this bookcase are a drill and jigsaw. It fits together like a puzzle with the notches you will cut into each shelf.

Standing 54 inches tall and 28 inches wide this divided bookcase has a lot of organizational possibilities. Here is how to build it.

This bookcase features adjustable shelves and the free woodworking plans are downloadable at the link.

When you think of a plywood bookcase one of the first things that usually comes to mind is something you bring home in a cardboard box and slap together, cheaply built, not very sturdy, and barely functional. Well, this design changes all that. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

This ladder-style bookshelf, which requires no particular skill or specialized tools to build, measures 72 inches wide at its base and about 60 inches high. The shelves are simply laid across the rungs of a ladder structure, which can be folded for easy storage.

This is a modest-sized bookcase, with a few drawers along the top to make it interesting.

This bookcase is small measuring just 28 inches wide x 27 inches tall and 5 inches deep. You could alter the dimensions to suite your needs.

Build this bookcase with these free woodworking plans, This one features plexiglass for the shelves, but you could substitute them for wood.

With the right plans, materials, and equipment, you can construct a Built-in Wall Bookshelf as shown here.

This Arts and Crafts style bookcase would work as a sofa table too. Build it by downloading the free plan at the link.

Build a bookcase and give it a built-in look using this free tutorial.

Build this Craftsman-style bookcase with these free woodworking plans.

This bookcase features adjustable shelves and can be built using these free woodworking plans.

Bookcases are a fun and useful DIY project. Wooden bookcases are simple to build if you assure the pieces are cut square and to correct size. Try adding this poplar version to your home library bookcases. Building bookcases will not take long if you follow these instructions.

This document is a cutting layout for bookcase options of the project that appears in Australia Woodsmith Magazine. Go to this link and open up Issue 62 Bookcase Options.

Build a narrow, rustic, industrial style bookshelf using this free woodworking tutorial.

Build this industrial style bookcase using these free step-by-step woodworking plans.

Australian Woodsmith is a practical magazine for all woodworkers. From Issue 41. With a different base and a few moulding profile changes you can give your bookcase an entirely new appearance. It will not take any additional work but you will notice a more traditional look.

These patriotic bookends were created on the scroll saw and if your favorite team is not the same, no worries. Create your own team logo bookends using the free instructions at the link.

Use these step-by-step woodworking plans to build a beautiful open bookcase with drawers for added storage.

In this On-Line Extra issue, we are showing a rendering of what the sofa table would look like if it were built with cherry and featured Craftsman-style pulls. This alternate design option is available to download in this Online Extra.

Build this horse bookshelf after you print out the free templates at the link. Great for a childs room.

At the link are the free instructions to build either a set of rainbow bookends or pencil bookends.

Save money by building a sofa table that doubles as a bookcase with this project. Step-by-step instructions for crafting this multifunctional unit.

This bookcase features decorative circles on the sides. Free templates are available at the link along with full step-by-step instructions.

Build this open industrial bookshelf using the free woodworking plans available at the link. Pictured here are two side by side.