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Low bookshelf

A low bookshelf to sit under a window or beside a bed, with one adjustable shelf. A good first project in plywood.

Overall size
~35 7/16" × ~11 13/16" × ~35 7/16"900 mm × 300 mm × 900 mmWidth × depth × height
Cut list
6 parts
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The low bookshelf, assembledThe low bookshelf, its parts apart

Cut list

Units

Pencil the letter on each part as you cut it.

LabelPartQtyLengthWidthThicknessMaterial
ALeft side, Right side2~35 7/16"~11 9/16"~11/16"Hardwood plywood
BTop, Bottom2~34 1/2"~11 9/16"~11/16"Hardwood plywood
CAdjustable shelf1~33 15/16"~11 9/16"~11/16"Hardwood plywood
DBack1~35 7/16"~35 7/16"~1/4"Hardwood plywood
LabelPartQtyLengthWidthThicknessMaterial
ALeft side, Right side2900 mm294 mm18 mmHardwood plywood
BTop, Bottom2876 mm294 mm18 mmHardwood plywood
CAdjustable shelf1862 mm293 mm18 mmHardwood plywood
DBack1900 mm900 mm6 mmHardwood plywood

Print the cut list (PDF):Inches, Letter·Millimetres, A4

Materials

  • Hardwood plywood, ~11/16" (18 mm) — 5 parts
  • Hardwood plywood, ~1/4" (6 mm) — 1 part

Joints

  • Dado × 4
  • Rabbet × 2

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