How to Build a Leaning Ladder Bookcase | House One

Looking to add an element of design to your living room or entryway? A leaning ladder bookcase can easily be built for a third of the price you’d pay to buy one at the store. Follow these easy steps to learn how to DIY a ladder shelf. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $55 Time: 4 hours Difficulty: Easy Tools: Miter saw [https://amzn.to/3fHRiSt] Drill driver [https://amzn.to/2UYO6Kd] Pocket hole jig [https://amzn.to/30S24Bi] Tape measure [https://amzn.to/3hBVbtM] Pencil [https://amzn.to/2UYoCfR] Square [https://amzn.to/2ANjMLC] Clamps [https://amzn.to/2YMHj7p] Level [https://amzn.to/2AFplMh] Circular saw [https://amzn.to/3hHw9tm] Random orbital sander [https://amzn.to/2Cfaecx] Clothes iron (optional, to apply edge banding) [https://amzn.to/2NbzPFu] Shopping List: (5) 1 x 2 x 8’ boards [https://thd.co/2Z1i6X9] (2) 1 x 4 x 6’ boards [https://thd.co/2ZNxGrc] (1) ¾” x 2’ x 4’ plywood project panel [https://thd.co/2NbVwFr] 1 ¼” Pocket hole screws [https://amzn.to/2YR5662] Wood glue [https://amzn.to/3hFOJlt] Medium grit sandpaper [https://amzn.to/2Yc509Y] Fine grit sandpaper [https://amzn.to/37EGcuF] ¾-inch edge banding (optional) [https://thd.co/3eeYfd9] Paint or stain [https://amzn.to/37Deezo] Cut List: • 1 x 2 back leg – 2 @ 70 7/8” • 1 x 2 front leg – 2 @ 72 (Miter ends at parallel 9 degree angles) • 1 x 2 top of leg – 2 @ 2 ½” (Miter one end at 9 degrees) • ¾” plywood shelf – 1 @ 24”W x 14”D • ¾” plywood shelf – 1 @ 24”W x 11 ¾”D • ¾” plywood shelf – 1 @ 24”W x 9 ½”D • ¾” plywood shelf – 1 @ 24”W x 7 ¼”D • ¾” plywood shelf – 1 @ 24”W x 5 ¼”D • 1 x 4 supports – 5 @ 24” • 1 x 2 sides – 2 @ 3 5/8” • 1 x 2 sides – 2 @ 5 7/8” • 1 x 2 sides – 2 @ 8” • 1 x 2 sides – 2 @ 10 ¼” • 1 x 2 sides – 2 @ 12 ½” A ladder bookcase is a great addition to any room. Best of all, you can easily build your own for a third of the price you’d pay at the store. Steps for Building a DIY Leaning Ladder Bookcase 1. Cut the 1 x 2 Parts to Size 2. Prep a Top and Bottom Crosspiece 3. Mark the Height of the Shelves 4. Install the Top and bottom Crosspieces between Two Legs 5. Check that the Side Sets Level 6. Size the Remaining Crosspieces 7. Drill Pocket Holes in the Crosspieces 8. Install the Crosspieces 9. Join the Sides with the 1x4 Boards With the sides complete, it’s time to join them by attaching 1x4 boards between the sides at the height of each shelf. First cut the 1 x 4 boards to length at 24 inches. Drill two pilot holes in each end of each board. Apply glue to one end of each board, and then secure it to back leg of the first assembled side—aligned with the shelf heights, and with the pocket holes facing the back. Once all the boards are attached to the first side, align the boards with the second side of the ladder shelf, and attach them with glue and screws. 10. Size the Plywood Shelves 11. Drill Pocket Holes in the Shelves 12. Attach the Shelves 13. Finish the Front Edge of the Shelves 14. Sand and Finish the Assembly Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr Keywords: This Old House, Ask This Old House, DIY, Home Improvement, DIY Ideas, Renovation, Renovation Ideas, How To Fix, How To Install, How To Build How to Build a Leaning Ladder Bookcase | House One https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/