144 bookcases
Simple
but Strong
Anatomy
This butternut-and-
maple bookcase can
hold a heavy load of
books. The tapered
sliding dovetails that
connect the shelves
to the sides create
a powerful wedged
joint and eliminate
the need for clamps
during assembly.
All of the parts are
made of^3 ⁄ 4 -in.-thick
stock, except for the
back boards (see
detail).64 in.41 ⁄ 4 in.101 ⁄ 2 in. 36 in.8 in.6 in.9 in.10 in.11 in.12 in.Cove(^5) ⁄ 8 in.
Side
rABBet
Back of side
(^3) ⁄ 4 in.
(^1) ⁄ 2 in.
(^3) ⁄ 8 in.
ShiplAp
(^3) ⁄ 8 in.
(^5) ⁄ 16 in.
(^3) ⁄ 16 in.
(^1) ⁄ 32 -in. gap
groove
for
BACK
BoArd
Top
shelf
Back
board
(^3) ⁄ 8 in.
(^1) ⁄ 4 in.
(^1) ⁄ 4 in.
dovetAil
Shelf
14°
(^5) ⁄ 16 in.
Key shorter
than slot
depth
Stopped
dovetAil
glue
BloCK
Glue
block adds
strength. Pocket
screws
Top shelf,
101 ⁄ 2 in. wide
Sides,^3 ⁄ 4 in. thick by
101 ⁄ 2 in. wide by
64 in. long
Back boards,
(^3) ⁄ 8 in. thick,
are attached
to shelves
with 15-ga.
fi nish nails.
Bottom shelf,
91 ⁄ 4 in. wide
Apron,^3 ⁄ 4 in. thick by
41 ⁄ 4 in. wide by
341 ⁄ 2 in. long, is
glued to shelf and
screwed to sides.
Shelves,^3 ⁄ 4 in.
thick by 10 in. wide
by 34^1 ⁄ 2 in. long,
shoulder to shoulder
21 ⁄ 2 in.
1 in.
Glue block, 1 in. by
1 in. by 3^1 ⁄ 2 in. long
13 ⁄ 4 in.