Build a Handmade Wood Bookcase in Just One Weekend! | Perfect Beginner Woodworking Project Looking to build your first woodworking project? In this video, I walk you through how to make a simple yet stylish handmade wood bookcase that’s perfect for beginners. Whether you’re new to DIY or just want a weekend project, this bookshelf is a fantastic way to start building your skills! I’ll share all the steps, from selecting materials to assembly and finishing. Along the way, I’ll also point out the mistakes I made (and what I learned) so you can avoid them in your build. Despite the challenges, the end result is a stunning custom bookshelf that’s both functional and attractive. What You’ll Learn in This Video: • Easy woodworking techniques for beginners • How to build a wood bookcase in a weekend • Tips to fix or embrace small woodworking mistakes • Sanding, staining, and finishing advice for a professional look If you’ve ever wanted to start woodworking, this is the perfect beginner project to get started! All you need are basic tools, a weekend, and a little creativity. Materials Used. 8x1 pine, 2 lengths at 100cms and 3 lengths at 45cms Glue, spirit stain, hard wax oil, 12x35mm torx screws, oak plugs 10mm. Equipment Used. Mitre saw, jigsaw, trim router, bradawl, rules / square, 150 / 180 sandpaper, glue, mallet, drill & bits Overall dimensions of this project 100high, 47wide, 19.5deep cms all at biggest points. The sandpaper, Hardwax oil, sanding pads can be purchased from 👉🏼 www.amicusuk.shop If you register with Amicus you will get 15% off your first order using code 👉🏼 SIGNUP15 If you don’t want to register you can still get 5% off using code 👉🏼 TWJ5 Make some money.. enjoy woodworking 👌 To sponsor a video or for anything else you can email me direct at williambowles1972@outlook.com Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel.. you can also support me and my videos with joining the membership, hitting the super thanks or buy me a coffee 🪚👍 Links to support the channel My website 👇🏽 www.thewoodjunki.co.uk UA-cam Membership 👇🏽 Join this channel ua-cam.com/channels/O0QwK2duezRczjt5syFEhw.htmljoin Pack 6 lights amzn.to/4hQVL60 AAA batteries amzn.to/48VfJbz Morrells wood stain amzn.to/3YF0HmT Abrasive Cleaning Stick amzn.to/4fmiqVE Shinto Rasp www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001WHOIMG/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_55FKYVF18AS7G4CC183Q?linkCode=ml2&tag=thewoodjunki2-21 Shinwa rule 30 / 15cm amzn.to/486iAhG Shinwa mitre / tri square amzn.to/407E3om Shinwa callipers amzn.to/3YoWH9T DEWALT drill driver combo amzn.to/3Zcgk67 DEWALT table saw amzn.to/ Screws www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08WDCYPTN/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_4ACWPE5Q5GBSV3AMZNBB?linkCode=ml2&tag=thewoodjunki2-21 Milescraft sand plane amzn.to/3XkWT8m Starrett hole punch amzn.to/3XAI7Mo Starrett square amzn.to/3ZeOLcg Forstner bit set amzn.to/3TmvCBk Maxxt sander amzn.to/4gkqNCr Tape measures amzn.to/4egNUfm Drill countersink bits amzn.to/4egOmu4 DEWALT bit holder / set amzn.to/47kdRsj Hard wax oil amzn.to/4ehLHk6 Thor hammer amzn.to/3XkwSq0 Pocket hole jig amzn.to/3TkQU2g Pocket hole screws amzn.to/3TppBUz T rule amzn.to/3Zchmiv 30 bore grooving blade amzn.to/3BrUnWW 3m Cubitron Sandpaper amzn.to/3YnAclJ Japanese saw amzn.to/48aGWqF Japanese trim saw amzn.to/48d55ge Jorgensen clamps 300mm amzn.to/48j0M2P Jorgensen clamps 150mm amzn.to/48d5hMm Blue tape amzn.to/3NyUbaW Glue spreader kit amzn.to/4dPmfS5 Blue bot amzn.to/3Nyn9I7 Spring clamps amzn.to/3NtNUNU CA glue & activator amzn.to/40hf1n3 Acrylic spray laquer amzn.to/4eabpXj Double sided stick tape amzn.to/48Gmb6r #WoodworkingForBeginners #DIYChristmasGifts #WoodworkingWithWife #SimpleWoodProjects #HolidayWoodworking
Another great project , I look forward to watching you every week , I just sorted out my work shed and made new work benches so more room to put things together and just bought myself a new sliding mitre saw and I love it, not a expensive brand but it does the job as I only had a standard mitre saw. My tools are not expensive but they do the job I need them to do as I am not a carpenter and just a hobby although I have sold around 10 pieces of my small items I make now like toilet roll holders and small shelf units and cup mugs made from slices of logs and branches , rustic quirky items and shabby chic stuff, thankyou for sharing as always
Morning Billy..just a thought and it's something I saw another maker do.when trimming dowels with flush trim saw, make a hole in a playing card and place over the dowel to limit wood damage made by saw. I've tried it and it works a treat..😊😊😊..
Hi Billy, That is a tidy job mate, looks great like to two tone stain finish, the book case stands out and would look good in most homes. As always a great video , catch you soon Take care
Another project that turned out great. I don't know what to say about the tear out I've been working with pine for a long time and I still get that sometimes. I think it's just something that's inherent with pine.
New subscriber here. Love to watch other woodworkers process. I personally have the Bosch miter saw, but that Makita is really a work of Art. Keep those videos coming when you can. Great stuff!
Build a Handmade Wood Bookcase in Just One Weekend! | Perfect Beginner Woodworking Project
Looking to build your first woodworking project? In this video, I walk you through how to make a simple yet stylish handmade wood bookcase that’s perfect for beginners. Whether you’re new to DIY or just want a weekend project, this bookshelf is a fantastic way to start building your skills!
I’ll share all the steps, from selecting materials to assembly and finishing. Along the way, I’ll also point out the mistakes I made (and what I learned) so you can avoid them in your build. Despite the challenges, the end result is a stunning custom bookshelf that’s both functional and attractive.
What You’ll Learn in This Video:
• Easy woodworking techniques for beginners
• How to build a wood bookcase in a weekend
• Tips to fix or embrace small woodworking mistakes
• Sanding, staining, and finishing advice for a professional look
If you’ve ever wanted to start woodworking, this is the perfect beginner project to get started! All you need are basic tools, a weekend, and a little creativity.
Materials Used.
8x1 pine, 2 lengths at 100cms and 3 lengths at 45cms
Glue, spirit stain, hard wax oil, 12x35mm torx screws, oak plugs 10mm.
Equipment Used.
Mitre saw, jigsaw, trim router, bradawl, rules / square, 150 / 180 sandpaper, glue, mallet, drill & bits
Overall dimensions of this project
100high, 47wide, 19.5deep cms all at biggest points.
The sandpaper, Hardwax oil, sanding pads can be purchased from 👉🏼 www.amicusuk.shop
If you register with Amicus you will get 15% off your first order using code 👉🏼 SIGNUP15
If you don’t want to register you can still get 5% off using code 👉🏼 TWJ5
Make some money.. enjoy woodworking 👌
To sponsor a video or for anything else you can email me direct at
williambowles1972@outlook.com
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Excellent bookcase project. The 2 tone stain really makes it even better.
Thank you.. the stain was Shelley’s choice.. 👌
Another great project , I look forward to watching you every week , I just sorted out my work shed and made new work benches so more room to put things together and just bought myself a new sliding mitre saw and I love it, not a expensive brand but it does the job as I only had a standard mitre saw. My tools are not expensive but they do the job I need them to do as I am not a carpenter and just a hobby although I have sold around 10 pieces of my small items I make now like toilet roll holders and small shelf units and cup mugs made from slices of logs and branches , rustic quirky items and shabby chic stuff, thankyou for sharing as always
Thank you.. 👌 keep at it and it’s cool you’re selling it. Addictive hobby
Billy, you need to give Shelley a raise! She does a great job on the staining. Great video, very nice project!
Thank you… I can’t give her a raise.. she’s the boss 🤣🤣
@thewoodjunki 🤣🤣I have one to! 🤣🤣
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Well then Shelley being the Boss Can Grant Herself a Pay Rise😂😂 oh And a big Bonus on Top!😂😂😂
Another nice piece Billy always looking for ideas to do with my grandson
Cheers fella.. 👌 cool to get the little ones at it..
Morning Billy..just a thought and it's something I saw another maker do.when trimming dowels with flush trim saw, make a hole in a playing card and place over the dowel to limit wood damage made by saw. I've tried it and it works a treat..😊😊😊..
Yes I’ve seen that trick and something I’ll try out.. 👌
Excellent project! The stain and oil really made it pop.
Good job to you and Shelley
Thank you..
Hope the weather is good 👌🤣
@ The weather here has been great! Very mild days!
Absolutely nailed it! Beautiful, look forward to more
Cheers fella 👌
Those books are OK but I wish the sketch section was bigger. Good video, Mate. Keep it up
Yes the sketch area could be bigger.. I still find it better than what I was using. It kinda keeps me a bit organised to a very small degree 🤣👌
😂😂 the dog coped for it ha ha good vid rkid lol
Cheers fella 👌🤣
Oh wow. That is one fabulous build. Love it
Thank you 👌🪚
Hi Billy, That is a tidy job mate, looks great like to two tone stain finish, the book case stands out and would look good in most homes. As always a great video , catch you soon Take care
Cheers fella 👌🪚🛠️
This book case is so pretty! I'm enjoying your channel a lot!
Thank you and I’m glad your enjoying it 👌
Great job and it looks very classy Thx for sharing Keep building Cheers
Cheers fella.. support is always appreciated 👌
Another project that turned out great. I don't know what to say about the tear out I've been working with pine for a long time and I still get that sometimes. I think it's just something that's inherent with pine.
Thank you.. yes on this project it was especially bad tear out, I think maybe it’s my forstner bits & speed.
I’ll sort it eventually 👌
Nice build, the only thing I would have done differently, is kept the shelves the same width as the bookcase.
Thank you.. yes it would be easy enough to tweak the design 👌
New subscriber here. Love to watch other woodworkers process. I personally have the Bosch miter saw, but that Makita is really a work of Art. Keep those videos coming when you can. Great stuff!
Thank you and welcome…
I’ve heard good things about the Bosch mitre saws… this Makita is a beast of a thing it’s old now but has years left in it. 👌
Nice work, well done
Thank you 👌
Are they shinwa measuring tools
Yes… superb 👌
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Thank you Larry 👌🪚🛠️
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Thanks Larry… hope you are good 👍