Children's Book Shelf

As I am still waiting for my house to be finished up and having most all of my stuff packed away, I wanted to share a plan I got from the Ana White site. This is a very simple but nice looking book Shelf. Don't be afraid to give it a try.

DIY Version Children's Book Shelf

This is a picture from Pottery Barn Kids Collection
Madison 4 - Shelve Bookrack
Sale Price $129.00

Shopping List:

1 – 12′ 1×6 Board (cut sides out of this board)   1 – 8′ 1×6 Board (cut shelves out of this board)

3 – 1×2 Boards

40″ of 3 1/4″ Base Moulding, between 1/2″ and 1″ thick

Cut List:

2 – 1×6 @ 57″ (Sides, Top Cut out in step 1) 4 – 1×6 @ 22 1/2″ (Shelves)

11 – 1×2 @ 22 1/2″  (Back Supports and Front Rails)

3 1/4″ Base Moulding, mitered for footer

Step 1.

Side cut outs. Using the measurements above to guide you, cut out the sides at the top as 

shown above. Once one side is cutout to your satisfaction, use it as a pattern for the other

 side. This will keep the side the same. Use either a bandsaw or a jigsaw.

Step 2

Box. Build the box by using 2″ screws and fastening the shelves to the sides, as shown above.

Measurements above are to the bottoms of the shelves.

Step 3

Back Supports. Fasten the back supports to the sides and the shelves. Make sure

 the bookrack is square before this step. Use 2″ screws and glue.

Step 4

Front Rails. Cut out 4 of the front rails (1×2 @ 22 1/2″) in a simple arch shape above as shown

 in red. Then, as you did the back supports, fasten the front rails in place. Make sure

 your bookrack  is square before fastening the rails, as this step will set the bookrack.

Step 5

Footer. Using 3 1/4″ store bought base moulding, cut your footer with the outside corners

 mitered at 45 degrees. Preferred fastening method is to use 1 1/4″ brad nails, but you can

 also use a couple of screws and wood glue (or a good ole hammer and nails).

 Dimensions are not given because your moulding could be any thickness.

Step 6

Finishing. Fill any holes with wood filler and sand and finish as desired. Screw through

 the back supports into a stud in the wall to keep the bookrack in place.

 You  could alternatively  use a picture hanging kit to fasten the bookrack to the wall.