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How to Build
A Modern Wood Bookcase
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This beautiful modern wood bookcase is made from 2x4 lumber
and headless nails. You don’t need woodworking experience to
build this beautiful wood bookcase yourself. In just a few
hours you can complete this project and display your books
or DVD’s on a modern wood bookcase that costs less than a
hardcover book.
To build this open wood
bookcase you will need the following tools:
1. Saw, to make straight cuts.
2. A box of 3” headless nails.
3. A hammer.
4. P-220 grit sandpaper.
5. Paint or stain.
6. Paint brush
To build this modern wood
bookcase you will need the following materials:
1. For the shelves: 5 hardwood boards,
26” x 12”.
2. For the bookcase back supports: 6
2x4 lumber, 26” long.
3. For the bookcase side supports: 4
2x4 lumber, 8” long.
4. For the bookcase side frames: 4 2x4
lumber, 59” long.
Follow these steps to build
your own open wood bookcase:
1. Put together the frame of the wood bookcase
Build two side frames for this open wood bookcase.
Using the headless nails, attach two 59 inch long 2x4’s with
the 8 inch long pieces at the top and bottom. This will
create a long rectangle. Repeat this step to create the
second rectangle for the opposite bookcase frame.
Next, hold the two rectangles upright, as if your bookcase
is finished, and connect them at the back with the 26 inch
long 2x4’s in the following order: (1) Nail the first 26”
sections to the top and bottom of the rectangles, connecting
them at right angles to form the outward shape of the
bookcase. (2) Add the additional 26 inch 2x4’s at 7 inches
intervals, for a total of 4 additional wood bookcase back
supports.
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2. Add the shelves
to your modern wood bookcase
The 5 hardwood boards should fit snugly between the wood
bookcase sides. You might have to spread the sides a little
to squeeze the first board through. Each board will sit
parallel to the floor to form a bookshelf. Nail the first
bookshelf 3 inches below the top back support. Continue the
same pattern, adding each shelf 3 inches below the back
support, until all 5 shelves are attached.
3. Give your modern wood bookcase a
stunning finish
Using P-220 grit sandpaper, sand the open wood
bookcase to eliminate any elevation changes. Focus on areas
where two parts meet. Ideally, your open wood bookcase will
seem made from a single piece of wood when you’re done.
If you really want a fine finish, sand with the grain using
P-320 grit sandpaper for a final polish. Then stain or
finish your wood bookcase with shellac or lacquer. These products work best for all
woodworking because they are easy to repair later on, should
your modern bookcase suffer any wear and tear.
You can also create a chic modern look by painting the
bookcase with stainless steel paint. In that case, you’ll
need to prime it first. You can also use glossy red, white
or black paint for a beautiful modern bookcase finish.
Comments? Questions?
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line.
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