Learn how to build your own bookshelf - with a little help from Mitre 10.
All you need are average handyperson skills, the right tools, and a few spare hours. What’s more, you’ll get a real kick out of building your own bookshelf that will complement any space in no time!

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Everything you need

Product Checklist

		5 pieces 190 x 19 x 780mm
		1 kickboard 90 x 19 x 780mm
		1 backing sheet 810 x 690 x 4mm pine ply
		10 – 50mm x 8 gauge counter sunk wood screws and 10 – 9.5mm screw head button caps
		4 – 5mm shelf supports
		3 – 22 x 22mm angle brackets
		6 – 16mm x 6 gauge angle bracket screws
		Pkt. 20mm bullet head nails to fix backing sheet
		Clear pine finish or pigment stain

Tools for the Job

	Power drill and bits
	Power saw or hand saw
	Power sander and sandpaper
	Measuring tape or rulerPencil
	Carpenter’s square
	Adjustable pipe clampsScrewdriver

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