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The Everyday Bookshelf
A useful bookcase with three open shelves, a recessed base and a simple plywood back.
30 in W × 11-1/2 in D × 48 in H
Printable drawings, a labelled cut list and nine assembly stages. No account or email required.
Common materials. Clear details.
Three 1x12 boards, one 1x3 base rail and a plywood back.
Use straight, dry stock and check its actual thickness. The PDF lists quantities, hardware sizes, part labels and the cutting layout.
Before the first cut
Have a supported saw, drill/driver, pocket-hole jig, clamps, square, tape and sanding tools ready. Read the full equipment and hardware list in the PDF before starting.
Digitally checked; not physically built or load-tested. Follow the PDF’s fixing, stability and inspection instructions.
From boards to a finished build
The free PDF takes you through shopping, the labelled cut list, board layouts, drilling, assembly and finishing. Follow its part labels and drawings together throughout the build.
Open the complete plan →A little help along the way
You may sell your finished makes. Please keep the plan files and images with GrainBench. Plan usage terms → · Questions or corrections?
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