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What are the best types of wood for building a bookcase?

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What are the best types of wood for building a bookcase?

Bookcases can be built out of any sturdy material, but many people choose wood for its aesthetic appeal, compatibility with various decors and durability. Hardwood, softwood, plywood and composite wood all make good bookcase materials, and each has both benefits and drawbacks.

What kind of wood to use for a bookcase?

Birch is the best wood to use if you plan to paint your bookcase, and maple lends itself to a variety of stains. But there are also special-order lumberyards that make veneer plywood from any kind of wood, including mahogany, teak, cherry, or walnut.

How to make bookcase out of books?

What You’ll Need. A friend at work gave me a stack of Stephen King books that were collecting dust in his garage.

  • Measure Twice,Cut Once. Measure the half way point,make a mark,set down your bracket,draw an outline,measure again,cut out a hole deep enough that
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    • How to build a bookshelf?

    Cut the Legs,Shelves,and Supports. Have the lumberyard rip your plywood into boards to the width that matches your bookcase depth.

  • Attach the Supports to the Legs. The bookshelf has a kickplate to cover the space under the bottom shelf,so the lowest supports need to be recessed.
  • Assemble the Box. To make the hanging strip that attaches the bookcase to the wall,rip a 2½-inch-wide piece of plywood.
  • Level the Bookcase. Slide all the shelves into the frame. If some need coaxing,use a rubber mallet to gently tap them into place.
  • Plumb the Bookshelf. Hold a level vertically to check the bookcase for plumb. Add shims,as needed.
  • Attach the Kick Board. Cut a piece of plywood — the same size as the lowest supports on the frame — to act as a nailer for the
  • Scribe the Trim to Fit. Use ½ trim to finish the sides and top of the bookcase. The trim can hang over the inside edge,or be flush.
  • Apply Nosing to Shelf Faces. Use 1x trim to create a recessed,finished edge on the front of the shelves.