Homedepot
Miter Saw
Published: March 28, 2026
Video Description
There are a million and one ways to build a bookcase. In this video, I'll show you three!
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Check out the printable building plans for the "fancy" style bookcase: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/traditional-bookshelf-building-plans
Check out the printable plans for the small rustic style bookcase here: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/small-rustic-bookshelf-plans
You can find more project details, and tips for these projects here:
Basic & Fancy Bookshelf Tutorial: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-bookshelf/
Rustic Bookshelf Tutorial: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-small-rustic-bookcase/
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Helpful Resources To Use with This Project:
How to cut plywood: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw/
How to use a pocket hole jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig/
How, when, and why to use the Kreg Micro Jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-the-kreg-micro-pocket-hole-jig/
How to apply edge banding: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges/
How to add adjustable shelves: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-add-adjustable-shelves/
5 Tips for Professional Looking DIYs: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional/
Tools & Materials:
**Affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: https://amzn.to/4kdaGJz
Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/4b7kL8e
Rip Cut Cutting Guide (optional): https://amzn.to/4a7bHiG
Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Pocket Hole Jig 720: https://amzn.to/45pHpoN
Pocket Hole Jig Micro: https://amzn.to/46JXSBJ
Shelf Pin Jig: https://amzn.to/3D04UWY
Brad nailer: https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Router: https://amzn.to/4uWqZiA
3/8" rabbeting bit: https://amzn.to/4v1PFXg
Jig Saw: https://amzn.to/4asMVII
Materials:
Materials vary based on bookshelf--see plans linked above for specific material list
3/4" plywood (maple and birch used here)
1/4" plywood
2x2 boards (pine)
1x2, 1x3, 1x6 (primed pine and whitewood)
Base cap molding
3 1/4" baseboard molding
1 ¼” pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼” long brad or finish nails
Wood glue: https://amzn.to/34NCtuv
Edge banding (optional, but recommended): https://amzn.to/4jQ9MCe
Shelf Pins: https://amzn.to/3ya9teA
Wood Filler: https://amzn.to/3PxubRK
Paint color: Behr Ocean Swell
Stain Color: Minwax Water Based Semi Transparent Aged Oak
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Building a Basic Bookcase using Plywood
04:46 Basic Bookcase Reveal
06:52 Building a Fancy Bookcase with Trim
12:12 Fancy Bookcase Reveal
12:28 Building a Rustic Bookcase
18:20 Rustic Bookshelf Reveal & Wrap Up