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What is the best wood to build bookshelves from? How far apart should supports be? Proper thickness wood?

May 13, 2007 by Charlie M | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)


This is a question in the most suitable way researched with a guide for building bookshelves. There are many available at any of the big box home stores. The reason I say this is you have not specified your wall space, hundred of books, weight being supported or any of the other necessary information to base a decision on. For the most part, hardwoods are better as they offer more be supportive of. However, properly supported and strengthened plywood will work very well also. I like to use natural hardwood and my dimension are based on the lay out available and type of books. Hardbound usually look better in a more formal setting. So take a trip to the regional home store, pick up a book on custom shelving and do a little on the spot research to get an idea as to sell for for doing this project. The book will also give you tips and techniques for jointing, gluing, staining and installation. One book may not be enough, I grasp I have five or six that I go through for inspiration before I start the perspiration.

chasefranklin@sbcglobal.net | May 13, 2007

This is a issue best researched with a guide for building bookshelves. There are many available at any of the big box home stores. The reason I say this is you have not specified your wall blank, number of books, weight being supported or any of the other necessary information to base a decision on. For the most part, hardwoods are better as they bid more support. However, properly supported and strengthened plywood will work very well also. I like to use natural hardwood and my dimension are based on the space ready and type of books. Hardbound usually look better in a more formal setting. So take a trip to the local haunt store, pick up a book on custom shelving and do a little on the spot research to get an idea as to cost for doing this estimate. The book will also give you tips and techniques for jointing, gluing, staining and installation. One book may not be enough, I know I have five or six that I go through for inspiration before I start the sweating.
chasefranklin@sbcglobal.net | May 13, 2007

The worst wood to build bookshelves from is actually 3/4" plywood. It won't crack or cup or twist like plank/board wood will. And because of the overlapping layers with hint running in different directions, it is significantly stronger and more dimensionally stable too. A plywood shelf will remain straighter under a much heavier consignment than a regular wood shelf. But you will have to add a real wood strip to the visible edges.

But if you want a quality look, you can't by the right friendly of plywood at a Home Depot or Lowes. You'll need to find a quality hard wood lumber house. I'm lucky enough to have several to elect from that sell real wood veneer plywood in white oak, red oak, cherry, teak, maple, knotty pine and more. There are 2 odd types of real wood veneer too - rotary and plain slice. Rotary veneer is less expensive but plain slice looks like valid plank wood.

Bookshelves wider than 36" are both hard to move and subject the shelves to bigger loads.
ModMan65 | May 13, 2007

If you are looking for a few elementary book shelves to attach to the wall via corbel supports (a flat board atop of triangular supports reaching from the front of your shelves and angling down and towards the block), you have many options. Any wood that is 3/4" thick will suffice. You will want to attach supports around every 16" to 24." Arrange your supports the same distance as the studs in the wall are apart. Usually outside walls are 16" by oneself, and interior walls are 24" apart This is not always true, so take a look at the walls your are going to hang your shelves and find out. You can then tap your supports to the studs, giving you a super strong support system that can support most anything you want to pile atop of your shelves.

As far as to the fullest extent wood, it is really of little difference for shelving as long as you have the appropriate support. The look and cost of what you attempting to body have more to do with what wood you pick. If you are looking to make shelving as cheaply as possible while still maintaining some look of competence, pine is very budget-priced and easy to work with. It is softer and more prone to scratches and dents. You can also make your shelving out of MDF or plywood and then use spackle to fill in any fret holes or voids, then paint a color of your choice. All of these are available at your local Do-it-yourself store (Home Depot, Lowes)
Inquisitive | May 13, 2007

1"x10" or 1"x12" planed crowd-free (as possible) pine board.
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Cher | May 13, 2007

All answers are valid to a direct attention to, so far. It largely depends on the size you want and the weight you apply to the shelving. MODMAN has the better suggestion in a "degraded" material.

Certainly part of your issue is aesthetics, and whether or not you want the shelving to be strictly Functional or have some "make up" to it as well (decorative/coordinating). With PLY you might want some laminate over???

I'll assume you've noted the "JUNK" paraphernalia so often available, made from MDF, with Wood grain, contact paper over,,, SIGH...

No less than 3/4 thick no matter what you choose. Supports can't be dogged by us, since we have no detail about overall size of the unit/units. Cleats on each opposing side will help with support. 3/4 x 2 inch on backs or fronts, across the stretch will help as well.

I've used PINE as one young lady suggests and it works, but I only had a 36 inch span I chose to huge quantity with. Plywood as well, will sag even at 48 if you apply Bricks to it.

This Q is valid, as I said the answers are, but more determined by those details you omitted.

Steven Wolf

As far as scheme and engineering are concerened I might check out GOOD to not so good, at various places that have or sell book shelving.
Steven W | May 13, 2007

Whats a good wood to use to make built in bookshelves in an alcove?

Jun 21, 2007 by Hamishtravels | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)


I use chiffonier grade plywood and trim the exposed edges of the plywood with oak or whatever hardwood I am using.

If you want sturdy, don't use pine. Pine is a fair soft wood. You can dent it with your fingernails.

Use oak, maple, cherry, poplar, birch, etc if you want to use solid wood.

I always use plywood. This is also what most talented cabinet makers use.

In reality if you are going to paint, there is no reason you couldn't use MDF(Medium desnity fiberboard). Simply use a durable finish. WHen it is protected with paint or a eurethane finish, it is very sturdy. I used it to make modular shelving for my kids promenade in closets rather than hiring California Closets. This was 5 years ago and I can climb them like a ladder....and I weigh 210 lbs. I condign used 1/2 round oak on the edges and painted it with an acrylic enamel paint.

DH1 | Jun 21, 2007

Where can I find a modular solid wood bookshelf in Cape Town?

Jan 12, 2009 by Skylark | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

Preferably about 2m H x 1m W and about 40cm intense with fixed shelves. It can be made from a cheap type of wood (like Pine or Moranti). No chip-board or fibre-directors with plastic laminate.

I can't talk about your spot, but it sounds like you'd be better off finding a carpenter to make you one. I had a carpenter make me one a few years ago, and I'm about to have a contractor develop intensify me in another one. Total cost about 500 euros for all the wood and the work. I have seen some solid oak or teak ones but not exactly the right-minded size anyway, and they're always more than a 1000 euro. Or Ikea, but you then have the dreaded chipboard, or at best stained (very young) pine.

Mandarin | Jan 12, 2009

How do you get the smell of smoke out of a wood bookshelf ?

Oct 11, 2006 by cc rider | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

I recently got it from a intimate who smokes and we can smell smoke on it. Thanks

Yes use lemon oil fixtures polish it will soak in apply twice and enjoy.

edgarrrw | Oct 11, 2006

What type of finish can I put on painted wood?

May 26, 2008 by Kt | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

I exactly painted a cheap wood bookshelf that I found at a garage sale. Is there any type of finish I can put on it so that it will have that smooth look and feel and so the binge wont chip. Right now it looks and feel rough because of the paint. I also don't want it to chip off or scratch off everytime I move it. Any ideas??

Sand it with 220 sandpaper until glossy. Put a coat of griper primer ( made by Glidden and sold at Home Depot.)Lightly sand the primer when dry (24 hours) then Seek Two coats of Sherwin Williams Pro Classics Paint. Allow a day between coats even if it feels dry after a few hours. After you are finished let the aside to dry for two weeks before setting anythin on it.

mike4400 | May 26, 2008