How Do You Build A Built-In Bookcase?
Building a bookcase and fitting it into a wall for a seamless appearance can be a pretty intimidating job, but it doesn’t have to be. There are ways of building a strong, solid bookcase into a wall with basic carpentry skills. However, a job of this kind will take at least two days and a lot of hard work to complete, so do not expect it to be quick or easy. Sketch out the dimensions of the bookcase. This example is 5 feet wide, 7 feet tall, and will use runners for adjustable shelves. Choose and have your lumber cut. The most important piece is the backing, which should be made of plywood. For a tower bookcase of this type, it should be 1/2-inch thick or greater, but a small case could use thinner plywood. Have the plywood cut to fit your dimensions. Choose lumber for your shelves and walls. These should all come from the same type of board, but they will need to be cut to different lengths. Shelf boards should be cut to the width of the back minus 3/4 inches (1/4 inch for the width of
