How to Make a Simple Bookcase | I Like To Make Stuff
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ม.ค. 2018
- Let me show you how to make a really simple bookcase!
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I am almost fully moved into my new office. I recently built a new desk and it is awesomely functional, but it doesn't accommodate a lot of other larger equipment like network storage devises, routers, my audio mixing panels, and books. It was always my plan to build a bookcase under the huge window in the office and it's finally time to tackle it!
I started this build in Fusion 360 to model out specific dimensions and to help make sure that I don't mess up sizes or forget dado cuts. This is a very basic design and modeling may not have been necessary, but it was a way to ensure that I accounted for the special sizes of the audio racks and to determine how much plywood I would need so I didn't have to make multiple trips to the store.
I broke down a sheet of 3/4 inch birch plywood cutting all of the pieces to the same size without moving the table saw fence (or measuring carefully when using a circular saw) to ensure that each piece was the exact same depth. I used my dado stack to cut slots in the top, bottom, and sides to connect the casework. A bookcase this long needs to have vertical supports to prevent sagging and to add partitions for your stuff. I also added a toe plate under the bottom to help support the shelf from underneath. I drilled pocket holes on the upper edge to attach the top to the sides. To hide the exposed layers in the plywood, I glued on some strips of pine to act as edge banding and to add a thicker look.
I wanted the shelves to be adjustable vertically so I could rearrange items of different heights. I used a shelf pinning jig to drill holes at the right intervals so that the floating shelves would sit flat no matter where I placed them. I had to pay particular attention when drilling the holes for the front and the back of the bookcase. I sat the jig on the bottom shelf and drill the front side holes moving upward, when I flipped the bookcase over to do the backs, I almost sat the jig on the top side of the bookcase. This would have ruined the whole project because the holes wouldn't be on the same plane, so BE SURE you are starting the holes from the same plane, top or bottom, as long as they are consistent. I added some more pine strips to the shelf fronts to cover the plywood layers.
It was always my intention to paint this bookcase, but after looking at the beautiful grain on this piece of birch plywood, I decided to add some simple polycrylic to prove that even plywood can be showcased. The audio equipment fit in perfectly and I loaded the bookcase up with routers, hard drives, collectibles, and of course, books.
I'm really happy with the finally result. This quick and inexpensive bookcase is now a beautiful and functional piece of office furniture. If you'd like to make a bookcase of your own, use the link above to get a copy of the plans.
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My daughter needs a bookcase for her bedroom. Last night she said, "Let's wait until Bob builds one, and then we can do it like that!"
Your timing is impeccable Bob.
That's awesome :)
Joel Smith The Bobster knows.... hide!
I often think, when watching build videos, that everyone else must have super accurate cuts and tools... so thanks for pointing out that you have to cut things more than once sometimes. and that boards are not always straight. Good stuff, thanks!
It was an emotional rollercoaster waiting to see whether this would be painted or unpainted in the end. I like where you ended up :P Turned out great!
But it's not painted in the thumbnail.
I love the simple projects. Bringing it back to basics is nice. Note: I’m not complaining about the more complicated ones, I love those too! It would be fun to see you ridiculously over complicate a video like this with a CNC, 3D printer, and a laser. Maybe find someone with a local plasma cutter and involve that too. Just for all the haters.
Great job as usual. Thanks for the content.
I've become addicted to your outtakes.
I dig it Bob. Looks solid and a lot of great tips and techniques !
Really a simple built, pretty sturdy and strong. Totally making this! Exactly like this one, especially with the Optimus figure on top hahahaha
One of the best channels, that's for sure!
Was thinking of making a bookshelf/movie shelf and then I see you make this! This and Miter saw station are my 2 favorite videos!
Great build and good to see no fancy tools 👍👍👍
Holy production quality Batman!
Looks great. Love all the nerd stuff on the shelves. 🤓
Hey. You should make an out door table and chairs. It looks like your garden needs one. Or even a swing bench. Love your vids man
That one clamp on the middle shelf (around 3:00) really helped bring the piece together. Thanks for that trick! 😉
The project wouldn't have worked with out it! 👍🏼
This bookcase is amazing, I love how you put your audio equipment on your new shelf, it was really impressive! Keep it up Bob
Nice simple build man! I dig the rack mounted stuff, I used to have one of those power conditioners.
I really enjoy your projects. You keep them simple enough for anyone to do.
No nonsense functional piece of furniture 😊 Brilliant 😊 ॐ
Wonderful to have on hand for little ones.
I love your videos. They are a perfect mix between educational and entertaining. Keep up the amazing videos!
Really a simple built, pretty sturdy and strong.
Bloopers are hilarious and the bookcase was high quality. You never fail to impress me.
Always so honest and open. Loved this episode man, such a great inspiration!
I like the stop block rail set up on your miter table👍👍👍👍👍
This bookcase was awesome! Congratulations.
Good Stuff Bob. Love the out-takes.
I love these simple projects that we can all use!
Looks great and I love the modular design.
Looks great! I love the natural wood finish and it I also love the modern design. Good job sir!
VERY Nice Bob. Awesome job. I am looking forward to the day when I can figure out what I need to build something like this. Thanks for showing how easy it is to make such a nice piece!
Look at that beautifully chamfered stop block! hahaha good build Bob!
You can easily plug the pocket holes with readily available pre-made wooden pocket hole plugs or you can easily make your own. Nice finished project.
Wow, very sleek looking!! Great job mate
loving the camera work on this!!!
I really like the look of the music equipment actually mounted in the bookshelf. That's a really clean touch. Good video!
I love that simple minimalistic design!
Nice simple project! Thanks Bob
I’m Bob and I like to clamp stuff
when you think you have enough Clamps... You need more Clamps!
James Carey you can never have enough clamps...
clamp all the things!!!
Clamps needed = clamps owned + 1
Starts clamping the clamps because there nowhere else to clamp
Thanks for making and filming this one Bob! Just bought the plans:) Now gotta find some time to build it.
Another super simple and we'll explained video Bob. You are awesome. And you too Josh
The trick with integrating only the rails instead of a rack for the audio equipment is really awesome! I will definitely keep that idea for my next project! :)
Great design and love the simplicity
I love building stuff. You are in my top 10 favorite channels! Keep up the great videos📹😀😀🎥
Perfect timing again :) need to make a quick bookcase this weekend for the house! Thanks!
Excellent! I hope it's helpful!
Love the new intro Bob. Nice update with all your projects. Like the use roof rack mounting too. Didn't realise you could buy just brackets. So many possibilities now.
Awesome build Bob! I'm a big networking guy so this will be a great office/home datacenter desk build one day as it offers solid storage for all the equipment and as you said, the design can totally be modified to work as a desk. Adding cooling for the networking equipment would also be a super fun addition along with (of course) nifty lighting.
Well you officially got my creativity going... off to the big box store...
Sweet NAS! It never occurred to me that you don't necessarily need a pre-fab'd rack to build a rack mount setup. Nice tip!
This is great. Perfect for a geek shelf
Nicely done Bob! I need a smaller version of that, so thanks............ :)
Top job! Liking the audio racking, I have to build some sort of case to hold some computer equipment, this may be just the thing for my next project :)
Awesome job Bob as always love your work, your office looks great
Love it, looks awesome! Great Job Bob!
Love the rails for the equipment. Using it for a rack mounted pc would be awesome as part of a diy desk build.
Great video, Bob! Full of useful tips and really simple. Will have to make one of these!
love it. I especially like how you included the audio rack. I didn't know you could just buy the mounts. You've gone and inspired me once again. Thanks bro!
Awesome to hear, thanks Aaron!!
I'm making a wood table just like you did. Great video, thank you. 👍👍👍❤❤❤
I really like this! It looks fantastic and is perfect for that audio rack! Sweet!
Another great video, easy to follow for newbies like myself. Your a man of many talents and one I look forward to watching every week. Have a great weekend. I've just started my very own channel, it's shocking really. So nervous. You guys make it look so easy. 👍🏻👍🏻
Just made a mitersaw station using an old kitchen I got for free. And a home made saw stop for repetitive cuts. Can't wait till next Friday.
Looks amazing Bob!!
Great build, love the process and always the explanations! The outtakes at the end keep getting better man and just wanted to say your content always has a such a relatable and human element to it - A1. Definitely wanna build one for my rackmount gear now, thanks for the extra push. Nice Arturia keys btw!!!!
Love it! Def going to emulate this sometime when I get back from out of country. My wife has been asking me to build a bookshelf for our bedroom.
Nice project Bob. I like how the audio rack was added. I just got rid of my audio cabinet but I need somewhere to put that. Thanks for the great idea!
love your videos bob always working hard.
These bloopers are my new favorite thing
It's really a simple bookcase! Thank you for sharing your video.
Good job. Turned out really nicely. Like the finished look.
I have looked at several different methods of floating shelf installation here on TH-cam. I have to say I like your method the best so far. Good job! 2:59
I love the mini arcade you made.
Thanks bob for another wonderful video
Totally making this.
That turned out stellar man
loving these videos man, congrats on 1.6M subs!
Thanks so much Matt!!
Really nice build. About to start something similar myself. Thanks for the ideas in the video.
Thanks for the video, Simple, nicely done, looks fantastic.
Great build Bob!
Definitely would want to make this if I could. Keep up the great work! I like this channel so much!!!!
I need one of these to store snare drums. Great work!
Awesome work Bob! 👊 The bookcase looks great! 👍
very nice shelf ,great work
Clamp chowder, my favorite!
This video couldn't come at a better time! Now that my partner and I have been in our new home for a few months, we're finally ready to start tackling some of the projects we've been putting off and building a bookcase (along with some other storage) is definitely on the list. Thanks for the helpful/inspirational video as always!
Excellent!
man.. that thing looked really nice with all your gear on it.. excellent work. I'm inspired
Thanks Joe!
Nice job, Looks great.
Great video, great project. Thanks.
Nice project Bob! Keep up the good work!
This would be useful in my kid's room. Even mine. Good job man.
Great! I hope it's useful!
Always look forward to Thursday’s when your videos come out Bob. Keep up the good work
Thanks Jack!!
I love the mini version of the arcade machine you built. Very nice! I'm going to build one of these to store my nes games.
Looks amazing
Very nice cabinet Bob.
Fantastic work, man!
I'm watching from Brazil, great video as always!!!
Dude, that CA glue/Wood glue trick blew my mind. I'm definitely going to have to take advantage of that in my next project.
It turned out beautiful!
I want to build my daughter a bookshelf just a a bit taller and smaller than how you made this one, and paint it white! Thank you so much for such a great video!
Love your videos Bob! Keep doing what your doing!😁😁😁
Thanks so much!
Why haven't I thougth of this yet!? Good idea Bob!
Looks really nice.
The amount of clamps was awesome lol this was literally a perfect video and time to post it for me we just re organized the living room and have a space that this would fit perfectly in and now I have a easy to follow tutorial for a strong shelf!! Thanks for the easy solution!
Great! I hope it's helpful!
Great job as usual Mr. Bob
Looks beautiful👌
I was just getting ready to grab a kallax from Ikea but now I'm considering building my own!