Bookcases, Bookshelves

This basic bookcase is a good beginner project if you are just starting out in woodworking. Perfect for the more advanced too. At the link you will find step-by-step instructions for building this basic bookcase.

This floating bookshelf is perfect for a small space. Is you are interested in building them, check out the free step-by-step instructions at the link.

Isn't this bookshelf interesting. If you are tired of seeing the usual looking bookshelves, why not build something a little different. Use the free instructions at the link to build this fun bookshelf.

This modern bookshelf takes up little visual space with it's light and airy look. Now you can build your own bookshelf like this by clicking through to the free building plans.

This is a modern take on a corner book shelf, the corner book nook. Of course you can build it as tall as you wish (perhaps securing it to the wall). Narrow, it doesn't take up a lot of valuable floor space while giving you a place to house your books. Free plans at the link.

This L shaped bookcase features adjustable thick shelves you can arrange how ever you like. Make one side or both using the free building instructions at the link.

These arched bookshelves were built using 3/4 inch plywood and a few basic tools. Plywood is perfect if you plan to paint this project. Follow along at the link to see how to build it.

This beautiful tall bookcase measures 73 inches tall and was build almost entirely using 3/4 inch thick plywood. Handsome right!! Now you can build your own tall bookcase using the free plans and instructions at the link. Just scroll down the page for the free plans.

This fun rotating bookshelf is a great way to maximize storage and is easy to build using mostly 3/4 inch thick plywood and basic woodworking tools. Check out the free plans at the link and start building this weekend.

This week we have the Design for making up a simple Book Rest, and as the illustration shows, it is a piece of work which would be acceptable to anyone. The Book Rest illustrated is planned with its two end panels in Antofret, but it is so arranged that these panels can be cut in straightforward fretwork if so desired.

By cutting the initials of either your first or last name and tracing it onto 1 inch thick stock, you can make some very attractive book ends.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for sliding bookends. 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.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project #2187.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a shelving unit that could be used as a bookcase or for storage. 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.

This bookcase was featured in the I Can Do That column in the August 2008 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

A couple of weeks ago we made a really nice little recipe box. Well this week we are making two and turning them into bookends.

These adjustable bookracks look nice and do a good job of holding books in place. They do not hold a lot of books but they are easy enough to make that you can make several. This would make a great gift for someone who is into reading or has lots of recipe books that they like to keep close at hand.

Here is a great project that will really exercise your woodworking abilities -- a set of medium height bookshelves held together with dovetails.

Build a set of wall mounted bookshelves using this free tutorial.

A bookshelf that I have at home. I created these simple woodworking plans from the measurements I took.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a bookshelf. 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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a library shelf designed with dimensional lumber so that it is easy to build. 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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a built-in custom cabinet with drawers in the middle. 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.

Follow these free step-by-step instructions to build your own storage or media tower.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for contemporary shelves. 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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a bookrack. 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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Mission style bookcase. 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.

Build a mission style book trough using this cut list with diagrams. While there are limited instructions, there is enough information to build the project.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a small bookcase. 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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a book stand, which makes a great piece of furniture for the living room or childs room. 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.