DIY Floor-to-Ceiling Bookshelf | $500 in Lumber, No Pocket Holes

DIY Floor-to-Ceiling Bookshelf | $500 in Lumber, No Pocket Holes

GET THE PLANS: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4449391909/diy-floor-to-ceiling-bookshelf-plan-pdf?ref=listings_manager_grid

This bookshelf is 97½” wide, floor to ceiling.
About $500 in pine lumber. No plywood.

7 shelf units, stacked on top of each other.
Dado grooves, wood glue, and a pin nailer.
No pocket holes. No fancy joinery.

Works as a built-in or a room divider.
Top unit adjusts to fit your ceiling height.

Plans include the full shopping list, cut list,
cutting diagrams, and 3D illustrated instructions.

If you get stuck building it, message me.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 — Bookshelf overview
1:00 — Building the first shelf unit
2:05 — Building the second shelf type
2:54 — The adjustable height unit
4:02 — Base frame
4:32 — Stacking the shelf units
5:28 — Side panels
5:52 — Decorative face trim
6:50 — Toe kick

TOOLS AND MATERIALS:

Palm Router — https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-1-Horsepower-Electronic-Variable-Speed-PR20EVS/dp/B01M0J08MF?crid=S2YU87XEYA3X&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CBGocpkUnAoGoWX_xBDiL5rbZxVx3NqdyPGjUopVWbdiRQcj9btMs79GmuvpdyLygqTvTBS69AKdeQU9WhbhT83OQ6tVmCjQvDxb9QEwLnQhJowDA6s1BJkqHtLNe0BiVQROYFC1NB4Nef055zpriwHlYOIxDMWk91TEQt-DwAaExGr3t0YB0VvTS8PghsnhD4mqFIYH1-TKH_rAa5e2AYNrvYIecWAF3gDFpMgLYaaNoVliQMRpcjH4UvzAUiHLI6JDun-2ZZof6GIS79J_NsFnmzE6rxjKYPgdhesO1Z4.YFDpM54nps2KzWF23hPe-5mde4WchArT4j-oBIsoy0s&dib_tag=se&keywords=BOSCH+PR20EVS+Colt+Palm+Router&qid=1769725972&s=hi&sprefix=bosch+pr20evs+colt+palm+router%2Ctools%2C207&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll2&tag=gooddiyplans-20&linkId=d60aa8c695d03bd4655ab0c1d3818a06&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

23 Gauge Pin Nailer — https://www.amazon.com/Arrow-Fastener-PT23G-23G-Nailer/dp/B00MBVFQFK?crid=1200AXVRPTQ0S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.21MiThlsbXp2h0AXld2GYL4HKXDYV2eS_CuJkyUbmbQ_Wl7W3RGPtR8uRML–d7nFFc565VZo1ZwGEQEJKTc2Qkb5a8lg1jRBxhoYvyny6Yicyhg4wzklCfqgnl61FriHpoWe8zODuRJJ5EuD-DjF06VOwJZqbRf9cp5uMbNGXjAUlh76BQCthGh-8K1qe6WkvJXUDHNAwerVa6naQBRIfRm-7LlRycfj-A4ZzO-dv0HmEH7-5ljxPepXQBFdDOEJni5bTXHadO36V2fuUqpMQh22rnnCB-H2g0lF7ywqbE.zsQqk7SlRoosJkcxPLvWCoTMumlk2R1jEYe8aCAnHzw&dib_tag=se&keywords=pin%2Bnailer&qid=1769725739&s=hi&sprefix=pin%2Bniale%2Ctools%2C180&sr=1-4&th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=gooddiyplans-20&linkId=203f09b9849a92b9f66cebab6931d8fa&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

3/4″ Straight Router Bit — https://www.amazon.com/Freud-Double-Flute-Straight-12-152/dp/B00004T7CS?crid=1883NKUYOU9Z2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aWmKqUFquYbOdGhLvB5Y_uMbQ6Lj4IgbVcesZKLQ_GpOV6hxmS3RKfOfAeD6vRjoA9jELkrzlLS3dobuk5xtrxc8SXM9DfvCXD_OXmV12yvcEm35D3_8N9rW62eqYsEM7AAiy5MpTqOysqbhJpDXWB5MbKyQs–7at0AmJjVUj1Qhkk7V9Uhwg4EJ9WFht-rdg4jAMkS6_OxV4oo9kpyFN2uEtRw4EU32hvxKW62wtM9BLdYCEFbP91Oj9AsVQq_4QDD2Qkb0OgphgYW_msOXqwDM6w2yfVQjnm_FC-a4Zg.gWoTpFx7rg0H5350Spc_pWBt62ggxQRG6_Q7yC_OBVI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Freud%2B12-152%2B%281%2F4%22%2Bshank%29&qid=1769726394&s=hi&sprefix=freud%2B12-152%2B1%2F4%2Bshank%2B%2Ctools%2C176&sr=1-1&th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=gooddiyplans-20&linkId=85870b6931ef38ebc1ac3ef921fccb3e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Miter Saw — https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWS779-Sliding-Compound-Miter/dp/B01ESCU5WS?crid=20H5PZ41VLG3J&linkCode=ll1&tag=gooddiyplans-20&linkId=2f1225627024bc41818db2194a874869&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Drill/Driver — https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCK240C2-Lithium-Driver-Impact/dp/B00IJ0ALYS?crid=1K9DIOIHAVSRG&linkCode=ll1&tag=gooddiyplans-20&linkId=18600825b2632544e1307b10f22236ca&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Wood Glue — https://www.amazon.com/Titebond-Ultimate-Wood-16-Ounces-1414/dp/B0002YQ3KA?crid=23TV8H46S7MNN&linkCode=ll1&tag=gooddiyplans-20&linkId=e0fe2b90e0c146f4188ace7db480c607&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

1″ Pin Nails (2,000 ct) — https://www.amazon.com/Metabo-HPT-23002SHPT-Electro-Galvanized-NP18DSAL/dp/B07QB4TJSD?crid=10FTO2TKBQ3AH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jGzIZMo8F0C8fAv5ry0S_KMh0MDXS3VXD7yVyqAnrnkSlqrNhpBS_rPcXSiXTM73IceDjW23L_u3PdBLXlph7nyEBDcV4RznlEWGs3-EU5fHjY0mK9RSvGLoz8ufIFo7pRuHTfgKx5_G01ExBvyFeTf5mwopbdcSRbijgepEiDpgdrG4afuqzUIE2RBqaqe5QBiwZmslh4tb_kpnFoCVANuhPkClz3CO0j6GnDSedGnKKXY87_pW74WDpJ4AsuxJxxt5NK1JYVIDpcXKNasP5t-aNbET9GM1e9XIXe_wPxQ.VA5Hr0q43goWLuhU5OCVddmNDEmteMsJxZsszwVfJEQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=23%2Bgage%2BMetabo%2BHPT%2B1%22%2B%282%2C000%2Bct%29&qid=1769726714&s=hi&sprefix=23%2Bgagemetabo%2Bhpt%2B1%2B2%2C000%2Bct%2B%2Ctools%2C132&sr=1-1&th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=gooddiyplans-20&linkId=3450ea34a466f6936b93bd1e3507292e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

PLANS: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4449391909/diy-floor-to-ceiling-bookshelf-plan-pdf?ref=listings_manager_grid

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