DIY  DESIGNER  BOOK  SHELF  

Barry demonstrates some simple tips on how to create a designer bookshelf for only $20 and an hour

or two of your time.

 

 

HOW  TO  Step 1: Get some scalloped timber from Bunnings. Cut the scalloped timber – which forms the front of

the bookshelf – exactly in half. Baz used a drop saw, but any fine-tooth hand-saw will work

just as well.

Step 2: Using the cut-in-half scalloped timber, mark the plain timber on the back and bottom to match

the lengths. This timber should be the same height as the scalloped timber.

 

 

Step 3: Using the drop saw again (or hand saw), cut two lengths for the base and back of the

bookshelf.

Step 3: Place the equal lengths of timber together to form the shape of the shelf. Mark out the width

of the shelf on some off-cuts to create the end piece.

Step 4: Cut the off-cuts along the markings.

 

 

Step 5: Mark the end pieces where they meet the scalloped front piece and where they meet the back

piece.

Step 6: Using something curved, mark a curve from front to back and cut along line with hand saw.

Step 7: Lightly sand all pieces and then paint a couple of coats.

 

 

Step 8: Stick the pieces together using wood glue and then nails.

Step 9: Give all pieces another light sand before the final coat of paint.

Handy Hint: To avoid splitting the wood when nailing the end-piece on, create an indent using the

head of the nail, before hammering the nail in. Blunting the nail also helps prevent the wood splitting.

 

 

PRODUCTS  COURTESY  OF  BUNNINGS  

 

       

PRDOUCT PRICE ITEM #

Taubmans 1L White Satin Water Based Enamel

$38.60 1540554

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$13.20 0021165

Pine Primed Dar 92 x 11mm x 2.7m

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Plywood

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http://www.bunnings.com.au

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