One of the virtues of this project is the very little it needs in materials:

bulletjust one sheet of birch plywood
bulletand something to dress the edges of the plywood.

2 bookcases from one sheet of plywood, how to cut.jpg (25326 bytes)

 

Here's how to cut the plywood                     [again, click to expand]

And: 

bulleta package of the little brass pins to hold the adjustable shelves
bulleta handful of dowel pieces, 5/16" diameter
bulleta can of varnish and a couple of brushes

Estimated cost: $65 [durable tools like clamps, sanders, etc, not included]

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