Two-Part Bookcase, September 2000

Safety Note: Anchor this bookcase to the wall with screws through the backboards so it can’t accidentally tip over.

CUTTING LIST
Dimensions: 88" H x 36" W x 11" D
PartNameQty.Dimensions (TxWxL)Comments
Upper UnitGlue together, thickness to 3/4" and trim bottom end so overall length is 52."
ARear Board27/8" x 3-1/2" x 52-1/4"
BMiddle Board27/8" x 5-1/2" x 51"
CFront Board27/8" x 2" x 28-1/2"
DBack23/4" x 5-1/2" x 50"
Lower UnitGlue together, thickness to 3/4" and trim middle board to fit notch in upper unit.
ERear Board27/8" x 3-1/2" x 36"
FMiddle Board27/8" x 5-1/2" x 37-1/4"
GFront Board27/8" x 2" x 36"
HBack23/4" x 5-1/2" x 32-1/2"
ShelvesGlue up from 7/8" boards, thickness to 3/4" and trim to length.
JWide Shelves43/4" x 1" x 34-1/2"
KNarrow Shelves33/4" x 8" x 34-1/2"

Sources

Garrett Wade
(800) 221-2942:
Special Slo-Set Glue, 62J04.01, 1pt., $7.


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Two-Part Bookcase • Exploded View of Bookcase
Preparing & Gluing • Milling The Sides & Shelves
Fitting The Backboards & Final Assembly

Feature Article • Two-Part Bookcase • October 2000
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