How to make a wooden pencil case for books

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1 Design a pencil casebased on available space. If you are making a built-in bookcase, the free space is both at the bottom and at the top. Do not assume that the walls are perfectly vertical and even. It is necessary to divide the pencil case into vertical sections every 75 cm or less, but no more, otherwise the shelves will bend. Spacing no more than 45-60 cm when using standard 25 mm wood planks. If the shelf does start to sag, you can cut small square side dividers from a 25mm board and place them vertically in the shelf below for additional support. For built-in bookcases, make a box to fit the space, and then plan vertical dividers and shelves to fit into it. You can first make a pencil case, and then move it to the right place and mount it.

2 Make a shopping list, which are necessary for the manufacture of a support frame from lumber 25x3000 mm in size, by measuring the length of the outer box, vertical partitions and shelves. Remember that most timber is available in lengths of 2500 mm, so you will end up with waste. If you plan ahead how to cut the boards, you can buy shorter (1800mm) or longer (3000mm) depending on the design of the box.Use poplar or maple for the bottom boards, as knots make it difficult to work with the tree and paint it.

3 Make a list of other materials that are needed. These are two strips 25-50 mm wide and equal to the length of the shelves, 30 mm plywood for the back wall, 4 mounting bolts per shelf, many wood screws (standard drywall screws are fine), thin nails for attaching the back wall, paint.

4 Saw wood planks, according to the design of the base frame. Remember to add / subtract the width of the board itself, depending on how the connections are made. Assemble the frame and install the plywood back panel. Re-measure each vertical baffle and cut them out.

5 Drill the required holes. Before installing the vertical dividers in the frame, drill holes for the support pins or cut grooves to mount the shelves. Measure the diameter of the screws with a thickness gauge and make the correct hole for a slightly loose fit, or try on a piece of board. Make sure to drill the holes perpendicular to the board, use a drill if you have one. A hole marking template can be very helpful. If you are not familiar with the instrument, skip this step and use L-brackets to support. It's not very aesthetically pleasing, but functional.

6 Mount vertical partitions. Check the connections to make sure they are at right angles. Measure the length of each shelf and saw off. Install the screws and check if the shelf fits. Remove the shelves and add 25-50mm wide support strips at the front for additional fixation. Reinstall the shelves and paint them. Optionally, strips of 25-40 mm x 7 mm can be used along the vertical dividers, sides and top to hide the joints.

7 Ready.

Tips

The paint hides most of the inaccuracies of woodworking.
If you are installing a built-in bookcase against the wall, be sure to leave a 10 cm section at the bottom, make an electrical box (protruding 50 mm from the shelves) and plug the sockets into the nearest outlet. Install a regular skirting board with holes cut for the control box.
Metal screws are much better than plastic screws. Even hand-carved wooden dowels for shelves are better than plastic ones.
With a drill, you can adjust the depth of the bolt holes, which is very convenient. If you don't have a drill, measure half the length of the bolt from the tip of the drill and wrap duct tape around the drill at this location. Drill while the tape is visible.
If you have a deep pantry doorframe, you can install two shelves by mounting one on each side with a long brass piano hinge and create a secret pantry doorway. Use the magnetic fasteners at the top to secure the door in the closed position, and with a wide decorative strip (5.0 x 0.6 cm) in the center, mask the place where the two shelves join (use the same strip to mask the door frame and connection of shelves).

Warnings

Always follow the instructions and requirements for using power tools, especially saws. Never place your hand in the direction of the blade and try to stay as far away from the saw (front and back as possible).
Screw the top of the frame to the wall to prevent the case from tipping over after filling. This is especially important if you plan to use this pencil case in a nursery. Sooner or later, the child will try to climb onto your new piece.
Always wear safety glasses when using woodworking tools.