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Short of storage and cash? Then why not make your own bookshelf? This design can be made to fit, such as in an alcove or beside of a chimney breast, and be freestanding or wall-mounted, it’s your choice.

YOU WILL NEED

* Hand saw * Set square * Knife * Chisel * Tape measure * Drill * Drill bits – 3mm and 8mm * Hand plane * Masking tape * Wood (oak or similar) – 5m of 275 x 25mm, 1m of 300 x 25mm, 1.5m of 25 x 50mm * 8mm dowel* Chop or rotary saw * Double-edged flush cutting saw * Stanley knife * Danish oil

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