Woodsmith Magazine

Project Plans

Category: Bookcase

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Barrister's Bookcase

Barrister's Bookcase

from Woodsmith No. 134

Individual shelf sections can be mixed and matched. As you collect more books, just build another section.

Detailed plans… $9.95
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Bookcase and TV Stand

Bookcase and TV Stand

from Woodsmith No. 140

Unique cabinet plan offers a variety of options that allow you to custom design the features you want.

Detailed plans… $9.95
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Built-In Bookcases

Built-In Bookcases

from Workbench No. 286

Transform a room into a library! Create an entire wall of shelves to hold hundreds of books and knick knacks.

Detailed plans… $9.95
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Classic Bookcase

Classic Bookcase

from Woodsmith No. 95

Unique design features individual components that can be built in the shop and then assembled on site with knock-down hardware.

Detailed plans… $9.95
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Cozy Book Nook

Cozy Book Nook

from Workbench No. 294

Add storage, seating, and an influx of extra style to just about any room in your home. Then relax under the warm glow of built-in puck lights.

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Craftsman Bookcase

Craftsman Bookcase

from Woodsmith No. 90

Highlights the craftsman or mission-style furniture style of the early1900's. Sturdy mortise and through tenon construction.

Detailed plans… $9.95
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Craftsman Two Drawer Bookcase

Craftsman Two Drawer Bookcase

from Woodsmith No. 120

Highlight your craftsmanship with this two-drawer bookcase plan from Woodsmith magazine.

Detailed plans… $9.95
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Knock-Down Cherry Bookcase

Knock-Down Cherry Bookcase

from Woodsmith No. 153

A beautiful bookcase - with knock-down functionality

Detailed plans… $9.95
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Knock-Down Shelf

Knock-Down Shelf

from Woodsmith No. 63

Look ma, no hardware! This knock-down shelving unit is held together without using any permanent joinery or hardware.

Detailed plans… $5.95
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Low Bookcase

Low Bookcase

from Woodsmith No. 155

Using just one sheet of 3/4" cherry plywood and some cherry facing, you can build this attractive bookcase in just one weekend.

Detailed plans… $9.95
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Low-Cost Bookcase

Low-Cost Bookcase

from Woodsmith No. 159

Easy-to-build bookcase plan is also easy on the wallet! Only one sheet of 3/4" plywood is needed for the case and all the shelves.

Detailed plans… $9.95
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Tower Bookcase

Tower Bookcase

from Woodsmith No. 99

The narrow design of this bookcase woodworking plan means it will fit into just about any location in your home.

Detailed plans… $5.95
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Two-Shelf Oak Bookcase

Two-Shelf Oak Bookcase

from Woodsmith No. 49

A real woodworker's bookcase featuring great joinery techniques, including stub tenon and groove, rabbet, and splined miters.

Detailed plans… $5.95
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Wall Shelves

Wall Shelves

from Woodsmith No. 20

There isn't a drop of glue in this project.

Detailed plans… $5.95
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