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Project Plan
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Bookshelf
A A
Cutting Diagram
22 1/2" 22 1/2"
H
11 3/4" 22 1/2"
B B B
29 3/4" 22 1/2"
30" 30"
12"
A A
C C D D
1 1/2"
30" 30" 21" 21"
F F E
2 1/2" 3 1/2"
22 1/2" 22 1/2" 21"
28" 28" 28"
5 1/2"
G G G
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ITEM # PLAN-BOOKSHELF
 W h a need
What you’ll t Yo u ’ l l N e e d
Bookshelf
Project Plan
TOOLS

25”
Circular Saw Drill Kreg Face Clamp Kreg Right Angle Clamp
or C-Clmap

HARDWARE & SUPPLIES

SHOPPING LIST
Quantity Description
100 SML-F125 11⁄4", #7 Fine, Pocket-Hole Screws
100 SML-C125 11⁄4", #7 Coarse, Pocket-Hole Screws
1 Bottle of Wood Glue
25” 2 Sheets 120-Grit Sandpaper
25 3/4" Small Nails for Back Panel

Materials Bookshelf
Project Plan
PARTS LIST AND CUTTING DIAGRAM

SHOPPING LIST PARTS TO CUT

Quantity Description Part Qty. Description Length Width Thickness
1 sheet 4' x 8' - 3⁄4" Hardwood Plywood* A 2 Sides 30" 12" 3
⁄4"
2 each 1 x 2 - 8'-long Hardwood* B 3 Top, Bottom, Shelf 221⁄2" 113⁄4" 3
⁄4"
1 each 1 x 3 - 4'-long Hardwood* C 2 Face Frame Stiles 30" 11⁄2" 3
⁄4"
1 each 1 x 4 - 2'-long Hardwood* D 2 Face Frame Rails 21" 11⁄2" 3
⁄4"
1 each 1 x 6 - 8'-long Hardwood* E 1 Bottom Rail 21" 31⁄2" 3
⁄4"
1 sheet 4' x 4' - 1⁄4" Hardwood Plywood* F 2 Back Rails 221⁄2" 21⁄2" 3
⁄4"
*Note: We recommend furniture-grade plywood and G 3 Top 28" 51⁄2" 3
⁄4"
hardwood such as oak, cherry, or maple. H 1 Back Panel 293⁄4" 221⁄2" 1
⁄4"

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When you see this DVD logo, please reference your Skill
Builder DVD for in-depth tips on how to build the featured joint.
How to Build it!
STEP-BY-STEP 26" 13 3/4"

GETTING STARTED

1. The first thing to do is cut the pieces for the bookshelf as shown
in the Cutting Diagram. Take extra care to ensure the length of the
shelf, top, bottom, is the same for all.

30 3/4"

D 1 1/2"

C C
12 3/4"
BUILDING THE FACE FRAME
D 2. You’ll start by building the
30"
face frame like you see on the
left. Drill two pocket holes in the
ends of the three rails (Parts
‘D’ and ‘E’) using the Kreg Jig
settings as shown at right. The
location of the pocket holes 1/2
isn’t critical. 5/8
3/4
15 1/4"
7/8

E 3. Using the Kreg Face Frame

1
1-1/8
1-1/4
Clamp, assemble the frame as 1-3/8
1-1/2
21" 3 1/2" shown. Take care to position
the middle rail as shown in the KREG JIG® SETTING
Use 11⁄4"-long
drawing. Pocket-Hole Screws
with Fine Threads

TIP: To get some help making face frames,

view the SkillBuilder™ “Assembling
Face Frames” section on the
Kreg Jig® DVD.

A ATTACHING A SIDE

4. Now you’ll drill pocket holes in one of the side

pieces (Part ‘A’) as shown in the drawing. The key
View from backside
is to locate the holes so they will be hidden by the
rails in the face frame just below the shelf.
B
5. Use the Kreg Right Angle Clamp or a bar clamp
to position the side on the face frame as you drive
the pocket hole screws. You want the outside edge
of the face frame and side (Part 'A') to be flush with
each other.
1/2
1/2
5/8
3/4 6. With that done, you can drill four pocket holes 5/8
3/4
7/8
1 on the bottom side at each end of the shelves 7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4 and top piece (Parts ‘B’). The drawing at the right 1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
Use 11⁄4"-long
shows where the holes are located. 1-3/8
1-1/2 Use 11⁄4"-long Pocket-Hole Screws
Pocket-Hole Screws
KREG JIG® SETTING KREG JIG SETTING
®
with Fine Threads in to the face frame
with Fine Threads and Coarse Threads into the sides

NOTE: There will be a 1⁄4" gap for adding the back (Part 'H')
 Bookshelf
Project Plan

ADDING THE SHELVES

B
7. Attach the three shelves to the side piece as shown on the left.
Keep the top edge of the shelf flush with the top edge of the
horizontal rail as you drive the screws.

8. Set the other side piece (Part ‘A’) in position and fasten it to the face
B frame as before. Then you can fasten the shelves to this side, watching
to keep the shelf flush with the top edge of each rail as you go.

View from back side A TIP: To get some help with this, view the
SkillBuilder™ “900 Panel Joints” section
on the Kreg Jig® DVD.

B A

Adding Stretcher Rails and Top

1/4"

9. There are two horizontal rails on the back side of

F the bookcase (Parts ‘F’). They help support the top
and bottom shelf and provide a place to secure the G
View from
back panel you’ll add later. Secure the rails as shown
back side on the left so that they are inset 1⁄4" from the back
edge of the sides.

10. All that’s left is to make the top. To do this, cut the
three boards for the top to rough size. Arrange them
for the best appearance. On the underside of the 1/2
middle piece, drill pocket holes along the edges as 5/8
3/4
shown on the right. Start about 8" from each end and 7/8
1
space the holes every 6". 1-1/8
1-1/4
1/2 1-3/8
5/8 1-1/2
3/4 11. Fasten the three pieces together to make the
7/8
KREG JIG® SETTING
1
1-1/8
top then trim it to final size as shown in the
Use 11⁄4"-long
1-1/4
1-3/8 F Cutting Diagram. Pocket-Hole Screws
1-1/2 with Fine Threads

KREG JIG® SETTING

TIP: To get some help with this, view the
SkillBuilder™ “Edgejoining” section on
Use 11⁄4"-long the Kreg Jig® DVD. G
Pocket-Hole Screws
with Coarse Threads

12. Now you can fasten the top with 11⁄4" screws
through the case top from inside.

13. The last thing to do is attach the 1⁄4"

H plywood panel on the back with small nails.

Finishing Up

By building this bookcase, you've learned a lot of basic woodworking skills

that you can put to use in other projects. With these skills, you can build a
variety of bookcases. Make them taller or wider. Make several small ones
and stack them. Or experiment with different materials and finishes.
You're limited only by your imagination!