Easy DIY Book Storage
by
Lia with Southern Yankee DIY
(IC: blogger)
5 Materials
$10
2 Hours
Easy
I built this book storage unit entirely out of scrap wood using plans I created! Usually, I follow woodworking plans that already exist or go off a picture I find, but this time I just went for it. Working off my own plans was intimidating for me at first because I had no idea if it would turn out good but y ’all I am glad I womaned up & did it because it’s perfect!
Supplies
- 1×3 Scrap Wood Pieces
- 1-1/4″ Pocket Screws or 1″ Regular Screws
- Kreg Jig (if you want to use pocket holes)
- Drill or Hammer
- Miter Saw or Hand Saw
- Paint/Stain
Cutting the wood
Start by cutting your wood pieces to size. I wanted my unit to be about 23in wide so I cut all my wood to that length. 8 pieces total cut at 23in. Now cut two more scrap wood pieces at 12 1/2in.
Next, use your Kreg Jig to make pocket holes on each side of 6 of the 23in boards. I only did one pocket hole per side but you can definitely do two for extra support. If you are not doing pocket holes skip this step
Cutting the leg pieces
Add Pocket Holes
Pocket Holes
Attach the legs together
Making the other set of legs
Attching legs to slats
Attach second side
Sanding the unit
Ta-Da
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Published May 26th, 2020 7:53 PM
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Joanie on May 28, 2020
This is perfect for a little toddler or even older.......very nice.!!!
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ElMar on May 28, 2020
Love the idea... was thinking someone could use your leg design and attach a wooden crate set at the same angle🤗👍
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Lia with Southern Yankee DIY on May 29, 2020
That's a great idea ElMar!
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