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Scalloped Bookcase

By Charleston Crafted
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This DIY wavy scalloped bookcase is a trendy way to show off your books and decor. Scalloped edges break up the sharp lines for a beautiful look!

Difficulty moderate

Tools

Kreg Tools

Materials

Wood Products

  • 2 3/4" plywood , 4'x8'
  • 1 1/4" plywood , 4'x8'
  • 1 Edge banding

Hardware & Supplies

  • 20 1 1/4" Kreg pocket hole screws
  • 1 Wood glue
  • 1 1" nails
  • 1 Stain or paint
  • 1 Polyurethane
  • 16 1/4" shelf pins
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Cut List & Parts

  • 2 Sides , 10 1/2" x 72" x 3/4"
  • 2 Top/Bottom , 10 1/2" x 34 1/2" x 3/4"
  • 5 Shelves , 10 1/2" x 34 1/2" x 3/4"
  • 2 Long Face , 8" x 72" x 3/4"
  • 2 Short Face , 8" x 24" x 3/4"
  • 1 Back , 35 1/2" x 71 1/2" x 1/4"
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Directions

  • Drill pocket holes

    - Drill pocket holes in the following locations on these boards:
    Top- 2 on each end
    Bottom- 2 on each end
    (1) Shelf- 2 on each end
    (2) Sides- 4 on one long edge at 4” and 30” from each end

  • Cut scallops

    - On the face of one Long Face, mark a point 6" x 6" from opposing corners.
    - With a pencil, draw four waves between the two points on the board.
    - On the face of one Short Face, mark a point 6" up the short edges.
    - With a pencil, draw a wave between the two points on the board.
    - Using a jigsaw, cut out the waves along the lines.
    - Using these two cuts, trace matching waves on the other Long Face and Short Face boards and repeat the process.

    Step 2

  • Assemble Box

    - Using wood glue and pocket hole screws, attach the Top and Bottom between the two Sides flush at the ends.
    - Using wood glue and pocket hole screws, attach the Shelf with pocket holes at the center between the Sides.

    Step 3

  • Drill shelf pin holes

    - Using a Kreg Shelf Pin Jig, drill shelf pin holes up and down both Sides to prepare for adjustable shelves.

  • Assemble face

    - Drill two pocket holes on each short edge of the Short Faces.
    - Using wood glue and pocket hole screws, attach the Short Faces between the two Long Faces.
    - These should line up with the 6" edges of the Short Faces attaching flush with the 6" cut in on the Long Faces.

    Step 5

  • Attach face

    - Apply wood glue to the forward facing edges of the bookcase box.
    - Using clamps, align and secure the scallop face to the front of the bookcase.
    - Using pocket hole screws, attach the face using the pocket holes on the long edge of the Sides.

    Step 6

  • Attach back

    Using wood glue and pin nails, attach the Back to the back edge of the bookcase.

    Step 7

  • Cover plywood edges

    - If you don’t like the plywood edge look, apply edge banding to a long edge of each Shelf and the curves of the waves.
    - To apply edge banding to curves, it’s difficult to use an iron like with a flat surface, so use a heat gun and a round dowel to press the banding into place.

  • Stain/paint

    - Apply stain or paint to the entire piece to match your decor style.
    - Apply a coat of polyurethane to the entire bookcase and each removable shelf.

    Step 9

  • Add shelves

    - Insert shelf pins into the holes at the points you want the Shelves to be.
    - Slide the shelves into place above the pins. You’ll need to insert them at an angle because of the waves on the face.

    Step 10

  • Decorate

    Style your bookcase with books, decor, photos or anything else you want to show off!

    Step 11

  • Enjoy!

    Enjoy your handiwork and tag @CharlestonCraftedBuilds on Instagram with a picture!

    Step 12