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Bookshelf Base – Robin Collection

All Posts, Bookshelves, Free Plans

Today I’m sharing the plans for the bookshelf base that flanks the window seat bench in Robin’s playroom. These base cabinets can stand alone. Or you can top them with a Bookshelf. If you’re interested in seeing this collection being built, read all of Robin’s Sawdust Diaries here:  Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 and the Reveal.

Built-in daybed and bookshelf plans from https://sawdustgirl.com.

Robin Collection Bookshelf Base

Materials

  • 3/4″ plywood
  • 1 3/4″ wood screws
  • 1×2 and 1×3 Poplar
  • 1 1/4″ pocket screws

Step 1 – Build Base

  • Use wood screws to build base.
  • The face frame will leave room to add 1/4″ side panel which will hide screws

Built-in daybed and bookshelf plans from https://sawdustgirl.com.

Step 2 – add back cleat (plywood)

  • Use pocket hole screws on back to attach

Built-in daybed and bookshelf plans from https://sawdustgirl.com.

Step 3 — Attach back

  • Square up and staple, nail or screw through back into sides, cleats and bottom shelf.

Built-in daybed and bookshelf plans from https://sawdustgirl.com.

Step 4:  Faceframe Option 1

  • Option 1 takes face frame all the way to the floor so you can take your baseboard over it.  Adjust bottom shelf and bottom face frame rail so they are above your baseboard.
  • Build and attach with pocket hole screws

Built-in daybed and bookshelf plans from https://sawdustgirl.com.

Built-in daybed and bookshelf plans from https://sawdustgirl.com.

Step 4:  Faceframe Option 2

  • Option 2 is allows for a kick plate which could house a vent if you happen to have one in the location where this bookshelf will sit.
  • Use pocket hole screws to build and attach

Built-in daybed and bookshelf plans from https://sawdustgirl.com. Built-in daybed and bookshelf plans from https://sawdustgirl.com.

Step 5: Attach side panel, top and moulding

  • If the bookshelf sits against a wall, cover the visible side with a 1/4″ panel and butt the moulding against the wall.
  • If using a cove moulding or another moulding under the top, you’ll want to pick out that moulding before cutting your top piece.  You’ll want to make sure the top is cut large enough to cover the top surface of your specific moulding.
  • Choose a top:  if using plywood, you’ll want to cover the edge of the plywood with a 3/4″ thick moulding.  If using MDF the edge can look good painted if you sand well.

Built-in daybed and bookshelf plans from https://sawdustgirl.com.

Step 6:  Door

  • Use Door Building Tutorial to build door to these dimensions

Built-in daybed and bookshelf plans from https://sawdustgirl.com.

Refer to posts in Cabinet Making 101 for building tips and tricks.  You can also see all of Robin’s Sawdust Diaries to see how her project turned out.

Get the other free plans for the “Robin Collection” built-ins here:

  • Window Seat
  • Bookshelf

And check out all my other free woodworking plans.

February 1, 2014 · 5 Comments

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Comments

  1. Lori Ann says

    February 1, 2014 at 10:09 am

    I love this whole thing I so need to make this for my office. Thank you for sharing.
    Lori Ann

    Reply
  2. James White says

    February 17, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    What are the dimensions for the base top and what kind of wood is it (it looks different from the plywood)? That’s not covered in the plan. Looks great and I hope mine comes out looking as good.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      February 17, 2014 at 11:18 pm

      James you’ll have to size your top piece depending on what kind of moulding you choose (if any) to use under the top. You can use MDF or plywood for the top. If plywood you’ll probably want to cover edges with moulding.

      Reply
  3. Bruce Petty says

    May 13, 2022 at 11:05 am

    Do you “BUILD” these? And if Sooo… How do I get a quote?
    I want a quote JUST LIKE the pic… I can provide measurements…

    Thanks
    Bruce Petty

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      May 14, 2022 at 7:56 am

      No I don’t currently build custom built-ins for others. I just provide tutorials and plans so others’ can build their own.

      Reply

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