With my son’s lofted bed all built and installed, I decided to build him a bookcase. I saw some adjustable shelf bookcases and thought they would be perfect for under his bed….so I decided to make them!
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To make this bookcase, I decided to use primed pine. I measured out the size of the bookcase and made my cuts on my miter saw. I like to challenge myself and try new things. That’s the best part of DIY. So, I decided to try double rabbet joints on the frame. I made them with my brushless router and they turned out pretty good!
Assembly
Then, I assembled my pieces with wood glue, corner clamps, and my brad nailer. If you plan on making boxes, drawers, cabinets, or really anything that is square, these clamps are a must!
Then, I attached plywood to the back of the frame with wood glue and brad nails. For the back and sides, I used 1×4 primed pine and left a 7/8″ space between each piece. I secured each piece with wood glue and brad nails. The shelves would slide into the spaces!
I decided to use Bondo to fill the seams and nail holes. While this stuff smells pretty bad, it looks great once it’s sanded – and it will never crack!
Paint
I finished off the bookcase frame with two coats of black paint. Stained wood and black is my favorite combo (and that’s what I planned to do 😉).
Shelves
For the shelves, I decided to use red oak boards. I cut the boards down to size so that they would easily slide into the bookcase and hang out the front by about 3/4″. The shelves just slide right in to any of the spaces. I love the flexibility of this adjustable shelving! Now, my son can store whatever he needs in here. I’m super happy with how this turned out!
Next up, I’ll be doing a closet makeover in my son’s room. Stay tuned in my stories! I’ll be using the Ikea Pax System, a tried and true favorite!
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