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Triangular bookcase

Shirl builds a striking upside-down bookcase which could be the makings of an interesting reading corner.

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1
Cut cedar into two pieces. One 1m (top) long and the other 600mm (bottom). Sand.
2
Mark the sides and front edges to be beveled on the cedar. On the top piece mark 60mm x 30mm and on the bottom piece 30mm x 30mm. Then using a power plane, cut a bevel edge along front and sides only, to allow the unit to sit flat against the wall (see diagram A).
3
Cut the ply into strips, the first two 1.5m x 280mm (side panels) the rest will be used for shelving so cut this into two pieces at 258mm x 2.4m.
4
Lay out the top and bottom of the unit on a flat surface balanced on their back edges and place side panels in between. This is to work out the bevel angle for the top and bottom of the side pieces. NB: Once you have the bevel angle for the sides it will be the same for the shelves.
5
After the sides have been bevelled , router out a 12mm x 8mm rebate on the back of each panel.
6
Mark out the shelves, cut and fit them with screws from the side. Screw the bottom in place from underneath.
7
Turn the unit over and place lining boards in position on the back and cut as required to fit the angled sides. After cutting the lining boards, fit them together and place into the back as one piece. It should fit into the rebate and be flush with the surrounds so it can't be seen from the side. Nail into place.

TO FINISH:

Body of bookcase was whitewashed and top/bottom recycled timber will be varnished.
Diagrams

Materials
1.6m recycled western red cedar 45mm x 290mm (found for free)
1.2m2 of V-joint pine lining boards 180mm x 12mm $15
one sheet of 15mm ply 2400mm x 1200mm $60
one pack 40mm wood screws $1.50
500ml varnish $15
500ml white wash paint $5
one pack 35mm nails $1.50

Tools
Circular saw
Power plane
Hand plane
Belt sander
Hammer
Screw gun
Router
Sliding bevel

Total Cost
The bookcase cost approximately $98 to make.

More Info
Materials available at leading hardware stores.

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