bookcase plans

[geraldonj]

Anyone have plans to build this bookcase, or any construction suggestions

For rectangular boxes,I would use finger joints. Not sure how to construct the trapezoidal boxes.
Would half lap joints have sufficent strength?

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[®smpr_fi_mac®]

Designing that with Sketchup would be surprisingly easy. I've seen simple methods for angled dovetails cut by hand; I imagine there are methods for box joints, too.

[®smpr_fi_mac®]

Looking at the upper left corner, after magnifying the image, those are either DT's or very large box joints. Looks like loose tenons (or through tenons) on the non-edge pieces.

[®smpr_fi_mac®]

How would you create half laps here? I don't think they're used or would be sufficiently strong.

[®smpr_fi_mac®]

Nope. I see the box/DT on the ends and what appear to be loose/through tenons otherwise.

Or dowels, maybe.

[Steve N]

Cute bookcase. My Grand Niece, is that even a relationship? Sisters Granddaughter is away at College, asked me for a bookcase. I have between 2 and 3' width, and floor to ceiling as a limiter, should be easy.

[geraldonj]

A modest amount of detail would be appropiate.
I had figured on box joints at the corners but I am opent to suggestions.

Incidently, the case should be 31" wide and approximately 84" high.
It will be painted and I had planned to use 1x8 pine.

Thanks again.

[geraldonj]

Iwas going with the 7.5" depth.

[geraldonj]

Yes, 1/4" ply for the back.

[Gabby]

That is so cool to offer your expertiese with a plan . Gary