This tabletop book holder is a fun accent for any room, and can be customized to the length and color you choose. It's a great beginner woodworking project!
Materials
Wood Products
- 1 1x2 Board , 1"x2"x8'
- 1 1x10 Board , 1"x10"x6'
- 1 3/4" Dowel Rod , 3/4"x4'
Hardware & Supplies
- 21 1 3/4" Pocket Hole Screws
- 8 2" Brad Nails
- 1 Paint or Stain
- 1 Wood Glue
Directions
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Cut Wood
Cut wood to the listed dimensions.
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Sand
Use a sander or sanding block to sand everything smooth.
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Drill Pocket Holes
Drill 2 pocket holes at each end of your 6 1/4" long 1x2 boards, and 3 pocket holes along each short end of your 1x10 board.
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Build Side Pieces
Build your 2 side pieces by attaching 2 of your 6 1/4" long 1x2 boards to 2 of your 10" long 1x2 boards using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, creating a rectangle. Repeat this step so you have 2 rectangular side pieces.
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Attach Bottom to Sides
Attach your rectangular side pieces to your 18" long 1x10 board using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. I attached mine so that my screws would be on the bottom and therefore not visible.
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Add Feet
Using wood glue and a brad nailer, attach your dowel pieces to the bottom of your bookshelf. I measured 1 inch in from the side edge and 1/2" in from the front/back edge and marked with a pencil before repositioning them to attach.
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Paint or Stain
Paint or stain your bookshelf. I used a special walnut colored stain for this one.