All you need to make this DIY bookshelf is some 2x10 lumber and screws. Plans for this Bookshelf: woodworkingaca... More Woodworking Plans: woodworkingaca... Subscribe for more woodworking videos: / @woodworkingacademy #woodworking
Thank you so much for this! I was trying to figure out how to build a simple bookcase with screws but didn't want the screws to show. What a great idea with the dowels. Now I'm excited to start my new project this weekend!
Probably a bit heavy, but should look rustic. I noticed you didn't use any glue. I would have glued each joint and glued the dowels in before cutting them off. Good build. Cheers!!
Curious as someone without access to equipment/machinery like this: is there a place where I can go and build it myself? Once I purchase the tools necessary, of course? I’m just poor, but none of the bookshelves online are doing it for me, tbh.
Hi! New “shelf builder” here. This looks amazing!! I’m going to do the same today but can you pls tell me how to get the shelf secured onto my wall? I have cats and a six year old lol
Spruce warps, cracks, and shrinks, so you will see what you don’t expect within a few years. It is also weak on bumps, so it is commercially useless and looks cheap.
I actually really enjoy using framing lumber for some projects. It makes a statement for sure. In my office/craft room, I have a tabletop made from 2x6s that I stained a vintage blue sitting on a industrial metal base I commissioned from a local welder. The shelves are 2x10s that match sitting on pipe hardware.
After stain or paint you can have a $300 or $400 bookshelf. My issue is have lots of 11-12 inch books(TTRPG) and most of the shelves are just too small or weak. This is perfect for me
Really people get mad at that, I seen some bad ass stuff made with cheap lumber that I wish they would sell so I can be a customer I don’t have time to build I just watch and tell myself I will one day.
Don't think my question laughable, because I'm learning from all you do. The drill bit was for a screw on the end, but also had a wide metal circle maker for the dowel. What do you call bits like that? Thank. Barb
It’s called a spade bit, some people call it a paddle bit. Honestly, I should have used a forstner bit as it makes much cleaner holes. Your question is not laughable, we’re all here to learn!
Honestly if I could have any talent, this would probably be up there. I'm just.... not mechanical like this lol. Idk if mechanical is the word I'm looking for I'm just not built like this 🤣🤣 never been the type to work and create with my hands. But I wish I could. Can anyone guide me as to where to start for a complete beginner? Like.. never created a thing in his life beginner lol
@@WoodworkingAcademy thanks for the advice! What would you start with? And what tools do you suggest? Btw I can't believe you only have 400ish subs. Your channel is put together so well. Should have 10K+ easy
I just got a huge haul from the public library for basically nothing. 60 bucks. I have an old workshop/barn that has wood lined walls and plan to copy this idea. 2x10s should work good! I don't need to spend much either.
Thanks. I’ve been meaning to make a couple projects for the house and have been looking for alternatives to plywood as it is too expensive now. Was considering mdf but framing lumber seems like a better option. I’m glad I came across your video, I really like your design. I’ve been looking for a tutorial for a simple closet system possibly using this lumber as well. Any ideas?
You did great. I was looking to buy DVD shelves a few years back. I tried to buy local, NOPE, internet, NAH, and finally I decided to build my own. I built two amazing 72H x 26W x 6D DVD shelves for under $100 and they have a capacity of like almost 400 plus DVDs each. If you build right and it is properly build and not exposed to the elements I would believe that your project will last a long time. Of course I have seen some of these professional guys building simple stuff with very expensive tools, not me, I just know how to build and with the right tools. Thank you for your video and the idea.
I buy good looking 2x lumber in advance and let it dry for at least a few weeks. Good ones have denser, straighter grain and less knots. Still, they can move a lot when cut.
Are those boards the least expensive type available at Lowes and Home Depot? I don’t know anything about lumber. I thought thinner boards might be less expensive.
Hi. what are the overall dimentions of the bookshelf? wondering if it might be too big for my daughters room. also, and guess on the total weight? we are on a crawl space and i worry about the stress on the floor joists. thanks again and nice video
There is. I'm wondering if you're looking at the comments and not the description. If you open the description, you'll see there is a link to the plans.
