Popular Mechanics South Africa

CONSTRUCT AN EASY-TO-BUILD BOOKCASE

GOT BOOKS lying around that need a neat home? We have the solution. This bookcase offers ample storage and display space, all in a compact footprint. It’s super easy to build using 38 mm × 38 mm and 19 mm × 235 mm boards, plus pocket-hole screws. The vertical dividers create built-in bookends and make the whole structure stronger without adding complexity.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

TOOLS:

» Drill
» Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig
» Mitre saw
» Tape measure
» Speed square
» Pencil

HARDWARE:

40 32 mm coarse-thread Kreg Pocket-Hole Screws

64 mm

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