Projects #2: Bookcase Challenge

This is a concept bookcase. It is built using 8/4 hardwood of choice planed to 1 1/2 inches. The horizontal shelves (except for the top) have two notches cut for the vertical trim stiles.

There are three sketchup files. The first shows the bookcase with only the shelves and outside vertical sides. The second shows the bookcase after the inside vertical sides have been added the the third shows the complete bookcase. You can see from the various files how the components fit together.

Sketchup File

List of Material
Shelf Boards 1 – 10” x 1.5” x 36” (top shelt) 4 – 10” x 1.5” x 34.5” (center shelves) 1 – 10” x 1.5” x 21.75” (lower shelf)

Outside Verticals: 4 – 10” x 1.5” x 12.5” (upper sides) 1 – 10” x 1.5” x 13.5” (lower outside)

Inside Verticals: 1 – 7” x 1.5” x 13.5” (lower inside) 4 – 7” x 1.5” x 11” (upper dividers)

Vertical Stiles: 2 – 1.5” x 1.5” x 63.5” (vertical trim pieces)

All joints are made with biscuits

Use 8/4 10” wide Walnut/Cherry/Maple/Oak/Other 45 board ft used

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