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Plywood bookcase plans
A ¾″ plywood bookcase with a thin back. Five heights, from a bedside case to a full-height wall unit.
IntermediateA weekend5 sizes
30″ plywood bookcase, 24″ wide
A 30-inch plywood bookcase, 24″ wide, with 3 shelves and a ¼″ back.
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36″ plywood bookcase, 30″ wide
A 36-inch plywood bookcase, 30″ wide, with 4 shelves and a ¼″ back.
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48″ plywood bookcase, 30″ wide
A 48-inch plywood bookcase, 30″ wide, with 5 shelves and a ¼″ back.
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60″ plywood bookcase, 30″ wide
A 60-inch plywood bookcase, 30″ wide, with 6 shelves and a ¼″ back. Anchor anything this tall to the wall.
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72″ plywood bookcase, 30″ wide
A 72-inch plywood bookcase, 30″ wide, with 7 shelves and a ¼″ back. Anchor anything this tall to the wall.
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Sizes at a glance
| Plan | Size | Parts | Lumber if you buy new |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30″ plywood bookcase, 24″ wide | 30″ tall, 24″ wide, 3 shelves | 6 parts | 1 × ¾″ plywood panel, 4 ft × 4 ft 1 × ¼″ plywood panel, 2 ft × 4 ft |
| 36″ plywood bookcase, 30″ wide | 36″ tall, 30″ wide, 4 shelves | 7 parts | 3 × ¾″ plywood panel, 2 ft × 4 ft 1 × ¼″ plywood panel, 4 ft × 4 ft |
| 48″ plywood bookcase, 30″ wide | 48″ tall, 30″ wide, 5 shelves | 8 parts | 1 × ¾″ plywood panel, 4 ft × 8 ft 1 × ¼″ plywood panel, 4 ft × 4 ft |
| 60″ plywood bookcase, 30″ wide | 60″ tall, 30″ wide, 6 shelves | 9 parts | 1 × ¾″ plywood panel, 4 ft × 8 ft 1 × ¼″ plywood panel, 4 ft × 8 ft |
| 72″ plywood bookcase, 30″ wide | 72″ tall, 30″ wide, 7 shelves | 10 parts | 2 × ¾″ plywood panel, 4 ft × 8 ft 1 × ¼″ plywood panel, 4 ft × 8 ft |
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