The perfect little companion to our Desk plans yesterday, these free and easy DIY furniture plans for the little sloan leaning bookcase are sure to add a bit of fabulous storage to any bite sized room!
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$25-$50
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
- Drill
- Countersink Bit for Drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- Brad Nailer
- 2 – 2×2 at 6’
- 1 – 1×2 at 8’
- 1 – 1×2 at 4’
- Half sheet of plywood
- 1-1/2” pocket hole screws
- 1-1/4” screws
- 1-1/4” brad nails
- Edge banding for plywood
- Angle brackets to secure to wall
- Wood filler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Finishing Supplies
- 2 – 2×2 at 54-15/16” – Legs
- 5 – 1×2 at 14-1/2” – Stretchers
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 10” x 14-1/2” – Shelf
- 1 – 1×2 at 14-1/2” – Shelf Border
- 2 – 1×2 at 9-1/4” – Shelf Border
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 7” x 10” – Upper Bin Sides
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 7” x 14-1/2” – Upper Bin Front & Back
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 10” x 13” – Upper Bin Bottom
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 8” x 12-1/2” – Lower Bin Sides
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 8” x 14-1/2” – Lower Bin Front & Back
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 12-1/2” x 13” Lower Bin Bottom
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Cut the pieces for the legs. Cut the angle in the bottom of the legs as shown. The back of the legs, when set on the angle will rest approximately 7” from the wall when the bookcase is completed.
Cut the pieces for the stretchers. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the stretcher pieces. The top stretcher piece will be perpendicular to the top of the legs. The remaining stretchers will follow the angle with the back of the stretchers 3/16” higher than the front. When set on the angle, the bottom of the stretcher will be flush with the legs. The top will stick out a little which is fine because they will not be visible under the shelf and bins.
Attach the stretchers to the legs at the spacing indicated using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the pieces for the shelf and border. Drill pocket holes in one end only of each of the side pieces and attach to the back border piece. Attach the entire assembly to the shelf using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails through the bottom of the shelf into the border.
The shelf will be located approximately 6-15/16” from the front of the shelf to the top front of the corresponding stretcher. Secure the shelf to the stretcher and legs using glue and countersunk 1-1/4” screws.
Cut the pieces for the bins. Cut the notches for the front of the bins as shown using a jigsaw.
Both bins are assembled in the same manner with the lower bin being taller and deeper.
Assemble the upper bin as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The upper bin will be located approximately 5-15/16” from the front of the bin to the top front of the corresponding stretcher. Secure the bin to the stretcher and legs using glue and countersunk 1-1/4” screws.
Assemble the lower bin as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The upper bin will be located approximately 5-7/8” from the front of the bin to the top front of the corresponding stretcher. Secure the bin to the stretcher and legs using glue and countersunk 1-1/4” screws.
Attach the desk securely to the wall as well as the floor with the angle brackets.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
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