Bookcase

Project Plan

Kreg Jig

Inspired by Jeff Devlin

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 Materials
SHOPPING LIST SHOPPING LIST
Quantity Description Quantity Description
2 sheets 4' x 8' - 34" Hardwood Plywood*
100 SML-C125 114", #7 Coarse, Pocket-Hole Screws 3 each 1 x 2 - 6'-long Pine
1 Bottle of Wood Glue 2 each 1 x 2 - 4'-long Pine
2 Sheets 120-Grit Sandpaper 1 each 1 x 4 - 4'-long Pine
Paint or Stain of preference 1 each 1 x 8 - 4'-long Pine
1 each 5 1/4" - 6' tall Base Molding
PARTS TO CUT
1 each 6' Bed Molding
Part Qty. Description Length Width Thickness
*Note: Birch Plywood as used in the Jeff Devlin Video
A 2 Sides 60" 11 14" 3
4"
B 4 Shelves 3412" 1012" 3
4"
C 2 Face Frame Stiles 60" 112" 3
4"
D 2 Face Frame Rails 33" * 112" 3
4"
E 1 Top Rail 33" * 234" 3
4"
F 1 Bottom Rail 33" * 714" 3
4"
G 1 Top 36" 12" 3
4"
H 1 Back Panel 60" 3412" 3
4"
I 2 Edgeband (Top Sides) 1312" 112" 3
4"
J 1 Edgeband (Top Front) 39" 112" 3
4"
*Note: We recommend cutting these pieces 1/16" longer to allow for flush trimming
during assembly

Cutting Diagram
B B B C D
J
I
E F
A A

C C B B D D

F F E B
A
H

G G G B
G A

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How to Build it!
STEP-BY-STEP

In this project all Pocket-

GETTING STARTED 1/2
Holes will be drilled using
the 3/4" settings and
5/8
3/4
114"-long Coarse Thread
Pocket-Hole Screws will
1. The first thing to do is cut the pieces for the 7/8
1 be used.
bookshelf as shown in the Cutting Diagram. 1-1/8
1-1/4
Take extra care to ensure that you are 1-3/8
1-1/2
cutting to the accurate lengths and making
square cuts. KREG JIG SETTING

Pocket-Holes on the top and bottom of

the Sides to attach the Face-Frame
Note: Keep the holes at least 2 1/2" from the top. The
Top Rail will hide them when assembled

BUILDING THE BOX

B
2. Youll start by drilling Pocket-
Holes in the shelves (Parts B) and
Sides (Parts 'A') using the Kreg Jig
settings as shown above. Place 3
Pocket-Holes on the ends and 5
along the side of the shelves and
3/4" place two at the top and bottom of
B spacing
Pocket-Holes on the top and bottom of allows for each Side piece. These holes will
the Sides to attach the Face-Frame the back be used to attach the Shelves to the
Note: Keep the holes below the bottom shelf so they will
sides and the face-frame.
be hidden once assembled

3. Assemble the top shelf to the

sides (Parts 'A') as shown at your
B desired positions. The Kreg Right
A Angle Clamp is very helpful in this
appication.
Use 114"-long Pocket-Hole Screws
Attach Shelves flush with front of the Side
with Coarse Threads
A
To get some help making face frames,
view the SkillBuilder section of our
B media center on "Kreg Joinery for 90
Degree Panel Joints"
View from back side

BUILDING THE BOX

4. Now youll attach the shelves at your desired
locations. Assemble all shelves with the pocket-
holes placed towards the bottom as shown. H

5. With all of the shelves securely joined to the

sides, you can now drill all of the Pocket-Holes into
the back (Part 'H') as shown to the right. Spacing
isn't critical.

6. With that done, you now join the back into the
shelving and sides assembly. With the bookcase
laying face down, place the back into the assembly
and drive screws.
Use 114"-long Pocket-Hole Screws with Coarse Threads
 Bookshelf
Project Plan

LAYOUT THE FACE-FRAME E

7. Using the box assembly, mark your layout for the C C

face-frame (Parts C,D,E,F) . Mark the face-frame
rails (Parts 'D') 1/8" above the shelves to create a
slight lip on the shelf.
D D
C
8. Once you have your face-frame assembly
marked, you can drill Pocket-Holes in your Rails,
including the Top and Bottom Rails (Parts 'D,E,F')

9. With the Pocket-Holes drilled you can assemble

Use the shelf locations to mark the placement of all of
your Rails including the Top Rail and Bottom Rail.
TM
Then, use the Multi-Mark to transfer the markings to
your second rail.
your face-frame as shown to the left. Clamping
your pieces ensures best success for flush joints. D
Use 1 "-long Pocket-Hole Screws with Coarse Threads
14
To get some help making face frames,
view the SkillBuilder section of our
media center on "Kreg Joinery for F
Frames, Facings or Panels"

Adding THE FACE-FRAME

10. Now, you can join the face-frame to the box

assembly using the Pocket-Holes you drilled into the
front of the shelves.
Use 114"-long Pocket-Hole Screws with Coarse Threads

If you cut your rails proud of 33", flush trim them now

I J
MAKING THE TOP

G 10. Drill your Pocket-Holes in the Top (Part 'G')

as shown to the right.Spacing is not critical.

I 11. Now, you can join the edgebanding for the top (Parts 'I', 'J')

To get some help making face frames, view the SkillBuilder section
of our media center on "Kreg Joinery for Edgejoining"

12. Next, attach the top to the bookcase assembly with a nail gun or
Kreg Screws.

FINISHING UP
10. With the assembly finished you can add the bed molding and the base
molding to your bookcase.

To get some help making face frames, view the SkillBuilder section
of our media center on "Crown Molding Installation"

11. Finally, you can stain or paint your bookcase as you desire.

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