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Bookcase

36″ W × 72″ H × 12″ D · 16 cut pieces · Buy list ~$132

A plywood bookcase with a back panel and shelves spaced for books.

Measured from a real 3D model, not a picture. Every cut checked.

Cut list

• 1 × Back · 72 × 34.5 × 0.25″ · 1/4" plywood 4x8 (backer)
• 2 × Upright · 72 × 12 × 0.75″ · 3/4" Plywood 4×8
• 1 × Divider · 70.5 × 11.375 × 0.75″ · 3/4" Plywood 4×8
• 1 × Bottom · 34.5 × 11.75 × 0.75″ · 3/4" Plywood 4×8
• 1 × Top · 34.5 × 11.75 × 0.75″ · 3/4" Plywood 4×8
• 10 × Shelf · 16.875 × 11.5 × 0.75″ · 3/4" Plywood 4×8

Questions

Will the shelves sag?

Yard checks every span for books on 3/4 inch stock and adds support when a shelf runs too far.

Does it need to be anchored?

Yes. Screw a tall bookcase to a wall stud so it can't tip.

Can I change the size?

Yes. Press Make it your size, type your own width, height and depth, and Yard redraws the model, cut list, Buy list and steps to match.

What tools do I need?

A circular saw or table saw, a drill/driver, a tape measure, a square and clamps. The steps name anything extra.