D.I.Y bookcase

Hello Everyone,

When my son started to collect books he liked, it got put everywhere inside drawers, under beds etc. I didn't want to spend money on a cheap book case and have it fall apart after a year. Seeing as I had some left over mdf panels and paint I told the boss that I would make him one! I tell you there was a lot of suggestions and some even involved carrot cake! ( talk about bribery! ). While all this was going on I built it and painted it. Next thing you know it was at the foot of his bed!

Cheers,

Red

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Jason

Nice one @redracer01. I like the primary colours. It might be fun to have three lined up next to each other.

Jason

KevinMall

Nicely done.

StevieB

Thanks for jumping into this discussion @KevinMall.

Let me tag @redracer01 so he's alerted to your kind comment.

Stevie

redracer01

Thanks @KevinMall

Jenny_O

This looks great @redracer01 Are the pieces glued together?

redracer01

Hello @Jenny_O

You know I really should have, but it's just held together with screws.

Red

Jenny_O

Ok great - thanks @redracer01 for letting me know. I’d like to build a bookcase too!

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Jenny_O. It's amazing that you've joined us and fantastic to see you make your first post.

Did you need any assistance with building your bookcase? We'd be delighted to help answer any questions you might have. If you were to take the dimensions @redracer01 has mentioned with you to a store, then the team will be able to help you select some suitable timber.

We look forward to following along with your project and would encourage you to let us know if you get stuck. You'll find loads of inspirational projects like this within the community as our creative members contribute their projects here every day.

Mitchell

Jenny_O

Thanks so much @MitchellMc. That’s great that I can get help at the store with the timber. I guess my only questions relate to putting it altogether!

MitchellMc

Please let us know any questions you might have, and we'll happily assist. I'm @redracer01 would be more than happy to let you know if there were any tricks or ways to make the job easier. Do you have a cordless driver? That would certainly assist you in building the unit.

Mitchell

redracer01

Hello @Jenny_O

As seen on my picture, I built the shelves first and attached the small timber supports (40mm x 200mm) at the bottom of each shelf one at each end. Once you have finished the shelves you can then attach it to the first side wall ( height will be at your discretion, I suppose depends on height of the books ) I got lucky as most of my sons books were not so tall. From there it will be just a matter of attaching the middle and bottom shelves, the other side wall and then 2 coats of paint. Looking at the plan you can form your own assembly process on which part you wish to tackle first. I suggest to plan it out in your mind and then take it step by step. We look forward to your project!

Cheers,

Red

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