A-Frame Bookshelf
Product List
4 - 2"X 2"X 8' (for A-frame)
2 - 1"X 10"X 10' (for shelves)
6' of 3/4" Dowel (for cross braces)
24 - 3/4" Copper pipe clamps
48 - #6 3/4" Brass screws
2 - Hinges
Tools Needed
Drill
3/4" Fortsner Bit
Circular Saw
Miter Box
Glue
Steps for Building Bookshelf
1) Obtain Material
2) Attach each set of 2"X 2" with hinges to create the "A" frame
3) Measure 14" down from the top of each leg 6 times. Drill 6 holes that are 3/4" wide in each of the legs
4) Cut the proper angle of the bottom of the legs (See instruction breakout below)
5) Cut 12 dowels at 10 1/4" in length
6) Glue up dowels into holes to make "ladders" of the A frame
7) Cut shelves to length out of 1" X 10" (48", 43", 38", 33", 28", 23")
8) Finish sand all the pieces
9) Attach shelves to the ladder A-frame using screws and 3/4" pipe clamps
10) Apply finish of choice (I used natural Danish Oil)
11) Enjoy!
Note: This makes a very tall shelf that barely fits in my office. If you would like a shorter shelf simply cut the "legs" to desired height and adjust measurements accordingly.
Angle for legs
1) Once "A" is assembled place on the ground. With legs 40" apart.
2) Take a straight edge and set from corner of one legs to the other corner. Draw line. (See drawing)
3) Set miter box to the proper angel cut accordingly.
