Build a Flexi Bookcase

Get Creative and Build Your Own Flexi Bookcase: A Fun DIY Project for Book Lovers!

Hey there! I’ve got something exciting to share with you today – free DIY woodworking plans for building a fantastic Flexi Bookcase! You know, one of those super cool “modular” bookcases that you can use as a single unit or stack two together. And guess what? It’s a breeze to build, just like all my other projects!

 

Materials are listed to cut one bookcase. If two are desired, double the lumber and cut list!

Materials:

• 1-1/4” pocket hole screws (<– affiliate link!)
• 1-1/4” brad nails
• Edge banding, optional
• Finishing supplies

Lumber:

• 1 sheet of ¾” plywood

Cut List:

• 1 – ¾”plywood at 18” x 59” – Bottom
• 1 – ¾” plywood at 18” x 26-1/2” – Side
• 2 – ¾” plywood at 12-1/2” x 18” – Side & Lower Divider
• 1 – ¾” plywood at 18” x 41-7/8” – Top 1
• 1 – ¾” plywood at 13-1/4” x 18” – Upper Divider
• 1 – ¾” plywood at 17-7/8” x 18” – Top 2

 

 

Step One

Cut the piece for the bottom, sides, and lower divider. Drill pocket holes in each end of the sides and lower divider. Position on the bottom as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step Two

Cut the piece for top 1. Position as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Step Three

Cut the piece for the upper divider and drill pocket holes in one end. Position as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step Four

Cut the piece for top 2. Position as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Finish as desired!

The free DIY woodworking plans to build a Flexi Bookcase are super-easy, inexpensive, and a great first project! Got a project you’ve completed using my plans? Share photos with me at cher {at} designsbystudioc {dot} com or designsbystudioc {at} gmail {dot} com. I would love to feature your build on DbSC!