How Do You Build A Bookcase For Under $75?
A solid bookcase is often hard to find on a budget. Many of the specimens in retail stores are flimsy particle board junk that is over $100. For those of you who have a bit of ingenuity and a few basic hand and power tools, you can easily make a nice, simple bookcase in an afternoon for about $75. The instructions below detail the steps for constructing a standard 72″ x 28″, 5-shelf bookcase. The example uses cheap, easy to work with pine and finishes the case off with enamel. However, you can use whatever type of wood your budget will allow, and finish it off with paint or stain to your liking. Construction requires the use of a saw to cut the wood to proper length. You can use a hand saw, circular saw, chop saw, table saw, radial arm saw, or sabre saw to cut the wood to length. Use whatever you have and are the most comfortable using. Always remember to wear eye protection. Cut two of the boards to 71 1/4 inches. These will serve as the two sides of the bookcase. Cut one of the board
