Bookcases, Bookshelves

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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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 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.

Australian Woodsmith is a practical magazine for all woodworkers. From Issue 39. I used biscuit joinery to assemble the sides of the Knock-Down Classic Bookshelf, but the traditional mortise and tenon joinery shown at right will do the job just as well.

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

It may be knock-down construction, but that is where the resemblance ends. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

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

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.

Direct link. Featured in Issue 126.

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 bookshelf is meant to sit on the floor. Follow these free instructions to build one.

Build this small cabinet which features two lower drawers for added storage. Here are the free step-by-step instructions.

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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a 65 inch bookshelf which features adjustable shelves. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. 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.